EA FC 26 Clubs roles and positions: lineup guide

Position answers where a player starts; team role answers which decisions they repeat. A usable lineup needs both.

Updated: 8/10/2026 · Author: Danil Novik

Step 1

Goalkeeper and defence

Lock goalkeeper and centre-backs first because they are difficult to replace with a last-minute shuffle.

Set recovery and cover rules for full-backs and wing-backs before both sides advance together.

Step 2

Separate first-pass, attacking-support and box-protection responsibilities so several midfielders do not chase the same event.

When CM changes to CAM or CDM, explain which decisions change with the starting height.

Step 3

Forwards benefit from complementary movement: one connection and one depth option can be clearer than identical profiles.

Wide players should know who remains available for the return pass.

Step 4

Store only realistic secondary positions so one substitution does not force three more moves.

Save a fallback lineup for the specialist your group most often misses.