Do tactics really work or this game is pay to win

[khris]

To be honest, I didn‘t know all this stuff. Interesting.
How to interpret the rating of my topscorer?

League:
Games played: 10
Goals: 36
average rating: 9.8
last 5 games: 10-10-10-10-10



Seems to have a good run so far didn‘t change something but this season he goes crazy. I think a lot of things in this game cannot be under control.

In this case you need to be sure that theres an alternative to resolve your games, too you need to pay attention at the ratio of dominance/contributive power (animation slots that the player use to score/miss and the effectivity he have) so, because ofc. it can work for you to have a single key player, resolving the 70% of the matches, but you can feel that theres a line that a player never cross, regarding the contribution.
Like, when a player usually earns 1-2 goals and seems so hard to earn the 3rd, or different variables that are quite common in TE, still for the stats seems that this one is doing all the job.
Just remember that the game works with variables and limits by default in different areas to create realistic simulations.

If I were you, I would now focuss on train just 2-3 more players that should be always surpassing the quality of your best opponents to guarantee a equality in the margin and the chance to overcome them when playing, and probably the GK -and the Anticipation skill to be 160+- is one of these players.
Good luck

[Tzzz]

Thanks for your advice. I have to other players that do score in a good way. They are equal good, but B.Embolo scores better than them. Maybe because he makes a lot of goals by freekicks.



About the goalkeeper:

I‘m not sure if I already habe to look for a new one. My current GK is way weaker than you suggested:




Shall I already create a new one? Maybe in the youth academy? How important is the special ability „setpiece stopper“? That sounds very good. But is it really good? If yes: shall I wait with my new goalkeeper until I can get one with this special ability?

[khris]

SIC

But you already seems to have a great team, the ratios are way high, still not sure about the opponents quality you're facing.
Just the GK seems that cant reack a max. rating 9/10 and this is not something good... but you can perfectly do a great season.
I always try to get the one on one SA for GKs, is the best IMO.

[Jult52]

If I were you, I would now focuss on train just 2-3 more players that should be always surpassing the quality of your best opponents to guarantee a equality in the margin and the chance to overcome them when playing, and probably the GK -and the Anticipation skill to be 160+- is one of these players.
Good luck

Khris - why do you believe the anticipation skill is key in a goalkeeper? What is the evidence for that?

[Jult52]

The new game reports have taught me a lot. Very good improvement. One of the things I’ve learned is how many of my opponents are simply awful at tactics.

I usually use a 4-1-2-2-1 alignment and make sure my DMC is skilled and highly rated. The middle is completely covered defensively, but I am finding the opponents are usually emphasizing attacks up the middle, against my strength. Not just mixed, attacking up the middle. I just checked one of my teams and I had allowed 1 goal in the last 6 games. This makes me think that tactics do play a role and that many players are very bad at that part of the game.

[SuperDunk]

The new game reports have taught me a lot. Very good improvement. One of the things I’ve learned is how many of my opponents are simply awful at tactics.

I usually use a 4-1-2-2-1 alignment and make sure my DMC is skilled and highly rated. The middle is completely covered defensively, but I am finding the opponents are usually emphasizing attacks up the middle, against my strength. Not just mixed, attacking up the middle. I just checked one of my teams and I had allowed 1 goal in the last 6 games. This makes me think that tactics do play a role and that many players are very bad at that part of the game.