Player Traits: A Complete Guide for Football Manager 2020

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  • čas přidán 15. 01. 2020
  • FM20’s mysterious journey into the hidden world of player traits. It took me years to get up the confidence and energy to really learn how to use them, train them, and build them into my tactic, so this video’s goal is to give you everything you need at a whirlwind pace.
    I cover every single player trait in the game: what attributes are required, what roles they fit, and what to expect from training them onto players. Football Manager has so many facets I always believe giving yourself the edge in each one is the key to winning. This player traits guide, the one I never had, can hopefully make that difference for you.
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Komentáře • 99

  • @jc6087
    @jc6087 Před 3 lety +17

    After working hard on his game in training, Victor Yan is now comfortable attempting first time shots.
    Scores hat-trick in next game as a bwm....

  • @Collioure232
    @Collioure232 Před 4 lety +31

    Can confirm that having my double BBM’s (Jude Bellingham and Andre Anderson) with try killer balls and tries long range passes works really well with my fast strikers running behind the opposition defence. They get so many assists like this

  • @piputd6478
    @piputd6478 Před 4 lety +67

    This presenter is GOLD! love the videos

  • @oriqull
    @oriqull Před 4 lety +6

    I've only watched a few videos at the moment, way late I know but you're very informative and you seem to respond to A LOT of questions in the comments (it's much appreciated and very rare)! You sir, have earned a sub!

  • @berbafan67
    @berbafan67 Před 4 lety +26

    "trying to beat a man repeatedly"
    "beating man repeatedly is somewhat useful"

  • @fredricksavage9111
    @fredricksavage9111 Před 4 lety +89

    Fm academy would be sick

  • @nacixeMytriDehT
    @nacixeMytriDehT Před 4 lety +3

    Another useful tip for player traits, especially for younger players, is to have them mentored by players who already have the trait. In my experiences, mentoring accelerates the process of learning new traits. However, be mindful that the mentors may also pass on traits that you may not want on a young player.
    There's no way to be selective about which traits are passed on through mentoring, but if your young player is also training to learn the trait, then they'll be more inclined to learn the trait you want from their mentor.

  • @Roscododger
    @Roscododger Před 4 lety +11

    PLEASE do Academy. I've been looking for a series like that for ages. That would be great.

  • @savisosa7212
    @savisosa7212 Před 2 lety

    I've just RECENTLY got into FM and I'm hooked. Trying to figure out how to play is how I found your videos and I watch ALL of them. If you haven't done the "Academy" idea- PLEASE DO IT!!

  • @maxarnold8676
    @maxarnold8676 Před 2 lety +9

    Timestamps:
    03:41 Movement Training
    12:32 Passing Training
    17:26 Finishing Training
    21:40 Defending Training
    22:54 Technique Training
    25:40 Untrainable Traits

  • @shawngillogly6873
    @shawngillogly6873 Před 4 lety +35

    In my Levante save, one of my team leaders had "tries tricks," and he passed it to the entire mentor group. (Rochina, I believe, had it.)
    Basically it shows up as players "ghosting" defenders when they dribble more often. You don't see any fancy Ronaldo step-overs. But they do seem more likely to either beat defenders clean, or draw rash challenges. It's not a trait I would actively train. But if you have someone in your squad who does this, it seems easier than one would think to get it in mentoring.

    • @olddohko9037
      @olddohko9037 Před rokem +1

      I know this is super old, but I had one player with this trait (he also had obviously high dribbling but also very high flair). He was really good at one on ones but more important he was responsible for sending off players because of red cards like non stop, lmao.

  • @WizoIstGott
    @WizoIstGott Před 4 lety +3

    Try to go around keeper in one on one, tries long range free kicks and tries to play one-twos are my favorite traits in this version of FM. Trying to round keeper improves goalscoring in Advanced Forwards by a lot, long range free kicks are a thing of beauty if you have the right player and one-twos are very good with more attacking midfield roles like Mezzala-A.

  • @Galantus1964
    @Galantus1964 Před 4 lety

    Great info.. and plz make that academy series... eventhough i have quite some hours sunk into FM19 and now 20 i still learn a ton of stuff from you videos.

  • @matthewvitale2604
    @matthewvitale2604 Před 4 lety +2

    Please do this series, I’m an MLS (LAFC) fan whose just picked up FM2020 as their first ever FM after having just gotten into soccer in 2018. Watching you has already helped a lot.

    • @Galantus1964
      @Galantus1964 Před 4 lety +3

      i take it you are talking about football.. the right kind played with the feet :-) he he J/K..... anyway welcome to the football community , may you have many fun and frustrating hours in this lovely game

    • @free_gold4467
      @free_gold4467 Před 3 lety

      @@Galantus1964 The word 'soccer' was common in the UK in the 19th century and used by some people much more recently. Rugby football ('rugger') and Association football ('assoccer' shortened to 'soccer'). I have met public school educated Brits in the past who used 'rugger' and 'soccer'. 'Americanisms' which we tend to think of as being new inventions are often actually archaic British usage.

  • @fannymunchkin2638
    @fannymunchkin2638 Před 4 lety

    Hey, loving your videos covering a wide range of FM topics. Was wondering if you could do a video on Mentoring? I've seen different opinions on how to use it like throwing a load of youngsters together with one good pro, or using it to develop lines of the tactics screen. Would be interesting to hear your findings.

  • @HIM3153
    @HIM3153 Před 4 lety +6

    Do FM academy on each and every role. Their movements, strengths, weaknesses, attributes needed for each and more importantly how they combine with other roles to make a good tactic in certain mentalities.

    • @HIM3153
      @HIM3153 Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT nice

  • @fangool
    @fangool Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! So.. Do you live inside my head, or? I was literally looking for this video!

  • @matthewbaughan7073
    @matthewbaughan7073 Před rokem

    It makes so much more sense now thanks Z

  • @free_gold4467
    @free_gold4467 Před 3 lety

    Great content, thanks Zealand.

  • @around_of_apaws2381
    @around_of_apaws2381 Před 4 lety

    Yeah great vid Player traits one of the most important things to getting the most from ur player. every year I hear this from the creators mouth himself Miles Jacobson when he talks in live vids when the beta is running. Can’t emphasise how much he stresses it’s written into the game and programming massively effective. Hope this helps someone out.

  • @Anthonys_S
    @Anthonys_S Před 4 lety

    Without doubt one of infact maybe the best FM CZcamsr about, so glad I found your videos

  • @tntradius5826
    @tntradius5826 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos help me a lot Iv recently started playing again not played it scince before it was called football manager so alot has changed scince I last played it n still trien to learn the basics 😂👍

  • @michaelbae9830
    @michaelbae9830 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Helped a lot

  • @user-eo4xg5hv4b
    @user-eo4xg5hv4b Před 3 lety +1

    interesting vid thanks! As for the tries skills and tricks the last one movement you mentioned no its not new actually is very old but they removed it.in FM 2006 you can see jay-jay okotcha having this when he played for Bolton. cheers

  • @musicgenie7
    @musicgenie7 Před 2 lety

    Great video and well explained.

  • @toneo_
    @toneo_ Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Champ!! absolutely loving the vids!!!! thank you! just recently bought FM20 so these are very helpful! QUESTION.....You mention 'very good finisher' etc etc what does a very good finisher (or other player attributes) look like in attribute terms from 1-20???

  • @footballfumb5495
    @footballfumb5495 Před 4 lety +17

    "even blind squirrels find nuts"

  • @theclimbto1
    @theclimbto1 Před rokem

    Bro, easy 'American' explanation for the 1-2... which I didn't know until you tried to explain it. Basketball is now a pretty universal sport... so a 1-2 is the concept of the Give and Go.
    I pass to you (I give), I break to the goal (I go), you pass it back to me.
    And for Euro, where Big Men are astoundingly good passes, this concept travels well. Because Europeans have been keen on Give and Go since Vlade Divac days.

  • @callogan2482
    @callogan2482 Před 4 lety

    Do it i have many mates wanting to go FM from FIFA but the amount of learning is daunting

  • @ilkkahelin6888
    @ilkkahelin6888 Před 4 lety +1

    Not sure if you have already video about training with additional focuses for the players. You know, when to use it,. How much to use it. For younger players or older players. Or when there is lot´s of games, like 2 games in a week, so should you just training with normal player position, or add also additional focuses. Thanks, your videos been fantastic.

  • @jamesbarwis4533
    @jamesbarwis4533 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow old Zealand is crazy different to current Zealand in confidence

  • @paulclough8541
    @paulclough8541 Před 4 lety +1

    What happens when a trait is in conflict with a condition of a role? Examples: My CM has a trait of gets forward when possible but I want to play him as a DLP which has holds position. Also a STC has a trait of plays with back to goal but I wish to play him as an AF which has gets forward. In both cases, the DLP and AF are their best and preferred position. Does the trait override the role’s condition? Or vice versa?

  • @richacarle
    @richacarle Před 4 lety

    Loving the videos. Can you do one on player roles? On how important they are. Thanks

    • @richacarle
      @richacarle Před 4 lety

      FM Base what I mean more specifically is what is more important...having the right role for your tactic? or having a player be 100% comfortable with the role in your tactic and changing it to suit them??

    • @richacarle
      @richacarle Před 4 lety

      FM Base fantastic. Thank you very much.

  • @jasonwilliams5221
    @jasonwilliams5221 Před 4 lety +1

    what do you do when the coach disagrees? crack on or not? great vid btw

  • @around_of_apaws2381
    @around_of_apaws2381 Před 4 lety

    I’m doing a Spanish league online double love to see a video on the best way to deal with ur younger players in relation to which squad is best for them to be in. U19’s or b team. We’ve found our b teams/Castilla sides have no competition fixtures like they used to. Couldn’t find a way to change this. So b team became pointless. Need help!!!

  • @q0w1e2r3t4y5
    @q0w1e2r3t4y5 Před 4 lety

    I mostly get the advice to train Switch ball to the other side for central advanced midfielders and central mids, not wide players. Dunno why.

  • @Doonie310
    @Doonie310 Před 4 lety

    nice one

  • @Metody89
    @Metody89 Před 4 lety

    You look so much better with beard :D

  • @ontest2008
    @ontest2008 Před 4 lety

    Yeah the Academy would be good. If you get time can you do a video on developing players
    training,
    units,
    mentoring
    How you know it's working
    What to look out for
    Regards

    • @ontest2008
      @ontest2008 Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT superb mate thank you

  • @mammanseghosime6774
    @mammanseghosime6774 Před 2 lety

    Tricks and skill are good on a player with good dribbling stats, they'll dominate a defender and reduce his morale

  • @nulliusinverba5703
    @nulliusinverba5703 Před 3 lety

    Fine vid, but i felt like it was mostly just explaining what a trait does.. but what about the more advanced stuff? Like how does it function vs a player role and player instructions?
    Take long passes.. Seems like its way more flexible to have no traits on any player and control how long/direct their passes are via the shot/direct passing wheel on the player instructions. Why would i ever want a static trait when i can configure it flexibly via tactics?

  • @M7Hart
    @M7Hart Před rokem +1

    yes to fm academy!

  • @TreeHarald
    @TreeHarald Před 4 lety +1

    I would really like the academy! But Also, a proper detailed video on set pieces! I just cant get them right :/

    • @TreeHarald
      @TreeHarald Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT Cheers, lets hope it gets off the list soon! ;) keep it up mate! :)

  • @harrygthang7389
    @harrygthang7389 Před 4 lety

    When edit a player attributes n after 3 or 4 games, attributes changes by itself? What do I do?
    I have to export import all the time, so tired of it.

  • @nestorhernandezcarvalhalan6977

    Can you make a video about negotiations? Like tips of how to negotiate to buy players and to make their contract.

  • @SuperTonyage
    @SuperTonyage Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! I have a question though; I've read that getting a player to learn a trait will lessen their overall potential ability. Have you found any truth to that claim?

    • @SuperTonyage
      @SuperTonyage Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT Somewhere on the SI forums. I can't seem to find the thread now - it was pretty old if I remember correctly.

    • @SuperTonyage
      @SuperTonyage Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT Yeah, makes sense. Thanks.

    • @Teiwaz111
      @Teiwaz111 Před 4 lety +2

      Traits DO add to the Current Ability (CA) value (as do positions a player can play in f.e.), but they don't lessen the Potential Ability (PA) value (injury prone players might have their PA reduced over time and many injuries, but I'm not 100% sure about that).
      So especially in lower leagues be careful with traits (and additional positions).
      Ever wondered why your 5* potential player with multiple traits and multiple positions playable has much worse attributes than your 3* one-trick-pony? That's why.

  • @janbo8331
    @janbo8331 Před 3 lety

    I always thought that sliding into tackles suits players who DON'T have good strength. I mean, if you're doing a challenge standing up, you need strength to bump the player off the ball, but if you make a slide tackle, you don't need strength, just good timing (tackling, anticipation, bravery). When I used to play football IRL I did a ton of slide tackles and I was and still am far from a big or a powerful guy.

  • @TheSilentScreamX
    @TheSilentScreamX Před 4 lety +1

    I almost never bother with traits, because it seems like the tactic you're playing takes care of the same things. Like if I'm playing an inside forward, he's going to cut inside whether he has the trait for it or not, so what's the point of the trait? Same with wingers, they always hug the touchline and run with the ball. The only thing traits do in my experience is mess up tactics when a player has a contradictory trait to what the tactic is telling him to do.

    • @J_dnnn
      @J_dnnn Před 3 lety

      Shoot with power is OP

  • @EisernRob
    @EisernRob Před 4 lety

    Yes

  • @algernon69
    @algernon69 Před 2 lety

    I've always been wondering what exactly "current ability" is.
    I mean, beside the stars I remember checking the exact value on tools like FM Scout. What I've never understood is what that value actually represents since it could be edited independently from the others.
    A player with 20 dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA is still going to be good at dribbling and scoring?

    • @kiweping5
      @kiweping5 Před 2 lety

      Yes, current ability is pretty much the summary of all stats combined (unless I’m much mistaken) if he has high stats in dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA it’s because he has weak other stats.

  • @1986renagade
    @1986renagade Před 3 lety

    Would be a great idea. How would someone get involved to help?

  • @juanfrancoetcheverrito1511

    Why cant i see the face of many players and the logo of many teams?

  • @mojmejl3790
    @mojmejl3790 Před 4 lety

    Does teaching player a trait reduce the effectiveness of attribute training?

  • @q0w1e2r3t4y5
    @q0w1e2r3t4y5 Před 4 lety +8

    you're 17 and 32 at the same time :D

  • @windar2390
    @windar2390 Před 4 lety +1

    For "Dives into Tackles" the player needs to read the game well. But it checks the Teamwork skill. Am I wrong or is this stupid?

    • @lzl4226
      @lzl4226 Před 3 lety

      Mostly tacking and decision making, no teamwork needed. If an opposition player is fast and is about to dribble past you, you can counter that by slide tackling. You obviously don't want to be the last man because if you miss it'll be one on one, and I don't think the game counts how may team mates are behind you, they'll just do it if they think they can succeed. You also don't want to get carded or give away a penalty. So giving it to a defender is definitely risky, plus they already do it anyway when they see fit, so just leave it to them. Midfielders and attackers will usually just let the player through if they can't keep up, so giving it to them increases your defensive aggression higher up, but then again beware of cards. Also I've seen midfielders plenty of times being the last man and have dive into tackles, because I tell them to stay back during free kicks, so they will happily tackle.... and miss.... sometimes, it's actually a little annoying but they do succeed a lot too. My full backs are too slow so I still use it.

  • @colinculhane8854
    @colinculhane8854 Před 4 lety

    AN fm academy would be kind of cool

  • @metaf2pgamer654
    @metaf2pgamer654 Před rokem

    Zealand before becomes loan addict 😂
    "LOANNNNSSSS!!!"

  • @AshtheCreator
    @AshtheCreator Před 4 lety

    Corners and set pieces please

  • @2xAcTiOnXJaCkS0nx
    @2xAcTiOnXJaCkS0nx Před 4 lety

    I'm finding young players with good potential for under a million pretty easy but I'm not finding cheap established players anywhere got any advice for a young manager lol cheers

  • @grahamyates7373
    @grahamyates7373 Před 4 lety

    FM Academy shit yeah!

  • @mahanaandry
    @mahanaandry Před 3 lety +1

    Joe willock has tries tricks trait
    And Pepe likes to beat man repeatedly

  • @GoheadGaucho
    @GoheadGaucho Před 4 lety +1

    Im to lazy..usually..ask the coach to pick the trait for me 🤣.. doesnt help tho..if u had a direct tactic and ur midfielder have hogging the ball too long traitsssss..

  • @jackoberto01
    @jackoberto01 Před 4 lety

    Putting dribbling down the left flank on a offensive DL or right on a DR ain't such a bad idea often caughts defenders of guard

  • @pedroeu2013
    @pedroeu2013 Před 2 lety

    Ce la vi= It's Life

  • @danielherman9095
    @danielherman9095 Před 4 lety

    When you are Herman and see that menu...

  • @Britonbear
    @Britonbear Před 4 lety

    Doesn't Agility affect dribbling?

    • @Britonbear
      @Britonbear Před 4 lety

      @@ZealandonYT Thanks. I was actually thinking more of balance (I tend to get that mixed up with agility). Good point though, everything affects just about everything else.

  • @karycuerva7552
    @karycuerva7552 Před 4 lety

    Can Someone make a Manchester City fantasy shirt with Panasonic

  • @BrandonPJ777
    @BrandonPJ777 Před 4 lety

    Yoo I'm either death & blind or there was nothing on dictates tempo /:)

  • @thomassje1233
    @thomassje1233 Před 2 lety

    0:30 you sound like cell from dragonball haha

  • @ahnafhuq2346
    @ahnafhuq2346 Před 3 lety

    AHHHH! IT'S, "No, I am your father"- NOT 'LUKE'!!!

  • @linzileatherland-piper1784

    Th academy yes p!ease

  • @misterblort
    @misterblort Před 3 lety

    czcams.com/video/W_a5I7Bf1kg/video.html For this alone attempting overhead kicks is worth it :D

  • @justin3kub
    @justin3kub Před 4 lety

    Fm academy

    • @justin3kub
      @justin3kub Před 4 lety

      FM Base we want a fm academy that you mention on the video sir

    • @justin3kub
      @justin3kub Před 4 lety

      FM Base awesome thank you sooo much for your video and insights on the game it been very helpful ive learn a lot from you even thou I still play 2017 fm I’ll upgrade soon when 2020 is on sale or wait for 2021 but I’m a big fan of the game and love your comedy and teach ways it very help keep up the good work bro

    • @justin3kub
      @justin3kub Před 4 lety

      FM Base it free on steam??

    • @justin3kub
      @justin3kub Před 4 lety

      FM Base I got I downloaded so much better n a lot of info compare to fm 17 lol thanks bro peace

  • @scootmcgee42069
    @scootmcgee42069 Před 4 lety

    It’s not painful lololol

  • @Boy10Dio
    @Boy10Dio Před 3 lety +1

    Ha, this guy only teaching 5 traits and I'm out here trying to teach my midfielders at least 8.

  • @intotheshadow8943
    @intotheshadow8943 Před 2 lety

    Yeah Zealand is getting bald. Not funny at all