Setting Up Man Marking Effectively

Man Marking

Man marking lets you assign one of your players to shadow an opponent's key player, reducing their effectiveness.

How It Works

• Your marker sacrifices 20% of their own PS
• The target loses up to 30% of their PS
• The reduction scales based on your marker's defensive stats vs the target's attacking stats
• A strong defensive midfielder marking a weaker attacker will have maximum effect

Choosing Your Marker

• Pick a player with high defensive stats (tackling, interceptions, positioning)
• The marker should be in a position that covers the target's zone
• Don't sacrifice your best attacker to man-mark - use a defensive player

Choosing the Target

• Look at the scout report for the opponent's highest-rated player
• Target players who are significantly better than their teammates
• Attackers and creative midfielders are the best targets
• Marking a player who's already average isn't worth the sacrifice

When to Use Man Marking

• Against teams with one standout player
• When the opponent relies heavily on a single creative source
• In big matches where neutralising a threat could decide the result
• Not recommended when the opponent has evenly distributed quality