FM23 Goal Machine Tactic: High-Scoring 4-3-3

FM23 Goal Machine Tactic - A High-Scoring 4-3-3 Tactic

FM23 Goal Machine Tactic, this 4-3-3 tactic, lets you achieve high scores by adopting a different approach. Using the strengths of the Mezzala players and the shadow striker, create high expected goal (xG) values and countless scoring chances. FM23 Goal Machine Tactic promises you plenty of goals!

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Where Did the FM23 Goal Machine Tactic Come From?

The FM23 Goal Machine Tactic, called "GP Score Goals for Fun", is exactly the tactic you're looking for with its high expected goal (xG) values

About "GP Score Goals for Fun," prepared with the Gamer Papers touch | This High-xG 4-3-3 FM23 tactic is actually based on a traditional 4-3-3, but with a bit of a unique twist.

In this 4-3-3 system, we make use of the strengths of the two Mezzala players and the shadow striker to create attacking variety and combination play in and around the half-spaces. This lets us pull opposing defenders out of position, turning our attacks into more open scoring chances.

As stated in the title, this attacking 4-3-3 tactic for FM23 typically delivers high expected goal (xG) values and creates plenty of chances with attractive counter-attacking football.

An Unconventional 4-3-3 Setup | Designed by Gamer Papers, this creates central overloads through the two attacking Mezzala players. Focusing on quick transitions from defense to attack, it turns into a highly penetrative tactic, typically featuring brilliant third-man runs from the central midfielders along with quick passes and assists slipped between the opposition's defenders. This guarantees you'll score plenty of goals!

In possession, the attacking roles of the midfield and forward players make your team shift into a 2-3-5 shape while attacking, with runs and movement coming through the half-spaces. In fact, it's somewhat reminiscent of Guardiola's latest tactics.

Which Teams Should I Use This High-Scoring FM23 Tactic With?

There's no way you won't score plenty of goals trying this tactic. You can use it comfortably not only with the best teams but also with mid-table sides, and still score a lot of goals.

Using the strengths of the Mezzala players and the shadow striker, create high expected goal (xG) values and countless scoring chances.

How to Set Up the FM 23 Goal Machine Tactic

In Possession

We build out from the back and naturally play at a high tempo. Since we want to score plenty of goals anyway, it makes complete sense to keep our tempo high and "Time Wasting" set to Never. The team will always want to score, working with a mentality that constantly tries to break down the opposition while getting the maximum out of our players' abilities.

Transition Attack

With this much emphasis on attacking, we'll look to win the ball back immediately with high pressing both when we win it and when we lose it. We keep every route open except for going long. While we try to build from the back, our goalkeeper also gets the ball into play right away.

Out of Possession (Defense)

No sitting back on defense here :) Our defensive line is very high, and we press the opposition all the way up to their goalkeeper. We're also set to an aggressive mentality on tackling.

Whatever it takes, we win the ball back and immediately look for a goal. We may concede a few, but there's no way we won't score plenty with this tactic. And that's exactly what we want ;)

What Kind of Players Should I Sign for the FM 23 Goal Machine Tactic?

This is the tricky part. Unless you have a particularly strong squad, you may run into budget issues with the players you bring in. The players you sign need to be especially solid in terms of fitness. Since we play with two Mezzalas, the players in that role need both high technique and high stamina. With high-scoring tactics like this, you need to keep your substitutes ready, because your team can tire quickly and fresh legs become very important.