That troublesome MC position

[Buffs Mad]

No big secret to MCs. Ratings for MCs imo are principally down to whether they are involved in the match (unless they're complete duds).

So if you want better ratings then its up to you to get them involved.

The following MC is not fantastic but does his job. I trained CK SA on him - that gives him something to do in every match. In a midfield focussed formation I try to Short Pass when possible, then good MCs will shine and its a good way of identifying duds. If I'm counterattacking then this guy needs to work so he has decent if not great defensive qualities. If I'm going down the flanks with 1 ST and mixed passing then he gets a red arrow to support and pick up loose balls (in my mind), but if I'm using 2 strikers I accept that the the play will probably pass him by and don't worry about ratings.

The only problem I have with MCs is mine get too involved XD and mine attract lots of cards - so I need to a have a few to rotate.

I don't expect my MCs to be star performers (and they're not) but they need to do the job I want them to do (and mostly they do) - I leave the big numbers and MoMs to those glory hunting wingers/AMs.



This is the guy who replaces him when he's suspended/injured/tired



The alternative ofc is to make them Scottish, if they don't play well then at least you know they'll break some legs.

[Jult52]

Very interesting post , Buffs. I will try and think about the position that way.