Just got this lengthy boi from a silver pack. Pairing him with Thuram up top and got Reece James to supply them with crosses.

@jas39snippan Starting this off right!PostGhost wrote: »Philosophy -Put simply, the goal of this playstyle is to get into the best possible crossing positions, with the best crossers of the ball, to deliver the best cross, to the tallest targetman, against some of the smallest players in the game.Formation -The best way to achieve the above is by playing a Targetman on the wing (yep, on the wing) in a 5221 formation. This allows you to load one side of the pitch with as many as 4 (LWB, LW, CM, ST) proficient crossers of the ball who will all look to cross to a targetman arriving late at the back post.9 times out of 10, the targetman will be marked by a fullback. This usually creates a mismatch in height, strength and aerial ability which can be exploited.For this playstyle you will only be attacking down one wing so for the player examples below I will be attacking and crossing down the left, however, you can mirror these player types and instructions if you’d prefer to use the opposite flank.Players -GK - Your choice, good throwing and kicking are always useful.LWB - Very important player. Needs to have pace, excellent passing and crossing. Defensive stats are worthwhile but not the first consideration (i’ve Played wingers in this role). The LWB will combine with the LW to get into good crossing possitions. To do this he will be playing a lot of through balls, 1-2’s etc hence the need for high passing stats.LCB - Another crucial position. The LCB should be left footed and a great passer of the ball. As the LWB advances up the pitch the LCB will move across to cover. This means he can be utilised as part of the attack when other passing routes are blocked. I’ll cover this in more detail in the ‘Attacking’ section below.CB - Just a solid defender, best you can afford.RCB - Same as above, however, long passing helps here. This allows you to spray the ball to the LWB from deep.RWB - Your RWB won’t actually see much of the play. His main duties will be to defend and switch the play (often) so defending stats and long passing ability a must.LCM - Another crucial player who will be pivitol to build up play. I prefer this player to be left footed, have good ball control and passing. He also needs serviceable crossing and pace. Defending stats are important in this position but not as much as the RCM.RCM - The midfield general. This guy will more often than not be your only midfielder who’s in position when your opponent breaks. He needs to be able to track back quickly and break up play where possible. If he can’t win the ball he needs to slow the opponent by limiting options allowing the LCM and LWB recover their positions.LW - The LW will be your main provider of crosses. He needs to be rapid, a great crosser with a min 4* weak foot and good on the ball.ST - The striker in this playstyle is deployed as an extra crossing threat/out ball. Although you can play a second targetman here if you wish. If using him as a crosser he needs to be similar to your LW. You can try a hybrid of both, Scream Fellaini can work here for example.RW - This is your main man. Firstly I should point out, there are no right wingers in the database with the right combination of physicality and stats to play this role so you will have to use custom tactics to get him in the team (typically swapping the starting RW with the ST). This guy needs to be a colossus, height is very important as is jumping and heading ability. He needs good attack positioning and volleying stats too. Pace is of no importance whatsoever.Player instructions - (Standard unless stated)LWB - Join the attackCB’s - All 3 DefaultRWB - Stay backLCM - Get forward, Cover the wingRCM - Stay back, Stay centralLW - Stay wide, get in behindST - Drift wide, get in behindRW - Targetman, stay forward, get in the box for crossesTactics -Pressure after possession lossWidth - 4Depth - 5BalancedWidth - 7Players in box - 5Corners - 3FK - 3How to attack -As the formation only attacks down one wing you need to get as many of your team involved as possible. This, if set up correctly will be your LWB, LW, LCM & ST. Look to get your LW and ST in behind then combine with the LWB and LCM to get in an optimal position to cross. If you find your opponent is blocking you effectively, pass back to your LCB (who should be free) from there you can switch play (either directly or by passing through your CB’s) to your RWB. From here look to switch to advance slightly then switch the play to your LWB or LCB. This will pull the opponents formation about and recreate space on the left wing.Be patient, one of my the main advantages of this style is the amount of game time you consume whilst getting in position to cross. This stops your opponent getting possession whilst also frustrating them into mistakes.Another big plus for this playstyle is, as the patterns of play get ingrained as muscle memory, you stop panicking when you win the ball. You know immediately where you want to pass the ball and what options you have once it gets there.Crossing Tips -+ Always try to cross when not sprinting. If you can get your player facing the box before crossing this will also improve your delivery.+ Use plenty of power, the targetman’s at the back post so you need to get it over the keeper and above the fullback.+ Make use of the lofted cross, this gives your targetman time to get in position+ Press shoot quite early, this seems to get the player into position to challengeDefending -The main drawback of the 5221 is a lack of presence in midfield. Your opponent will break on you following a failed cross, however, the 5 at the back formation reduces passing options when they attack. You should focus on getting your CM’s back into position while they are deciding what to do.When the opponent does get to the edge of your box the back line tends to crowd them out or block the shot.Final thoughts -This playstyle may not be for players who are highly skilled at fifa. I’m a very average, maybe even poor player, however, using these tactics I can get around 20 wins in weekend league and hold my own in division 3 of rivals.To illustrate how effective it can be, my targetman is 81 IF Wout Weghorst, he has 397 goals in 258 games, all WL and div 3 rivals!Hope this guide helps other players who want to try something different, it can be great fun, especially when a clearly talented player rage quits at 3-0 down after the first halfI’ll update this guide as we go through the rest of Fifa 19, any questions are welcome, as are constructive suggestions.Get it in the mixer!!

We should use a discord for the Lounge

I was looking for this one too. Anyone from the old forum here yet?

As every year, i dont find a Formation for a Targetman. The Crosses get everywhere but not to the Targetman. Its the same then last year. When you have the luck and you become a cross to the Targetman then the defender win everything. The Defender is smaller but can jump higher then the Tall Striker. I find the Gameplay dosnt Change to Fifa 23. Same BS then last year. Not a good Year for Targetman. But like every Year i will try and try and try again. Only Targetman Playstyle is the right for me.

THE TARGET MAN LOUNGE - EA FC 24 EDITION

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helldragon1204
Seasoned Novice
2 years ago
Yes Giroud looks really good. but unfortunately this Fifa again you can not play with a single Targetman.
Littleleand95
Hero
2 years ago
Giroud with the Powershot + playstyle could be good.
NoCaShM0neY
New Rookie
2 years ago
@meatgluetre Are you only whipping them crosses from the right hand side?
Looks good, gonna evo my Joselu and waiting for that sbc Giroud....
meatgluetre
2 years ago
Far post still works best for me
NoCaShM0neY
New Rookie
2 years ago
This is what Im going to give a try. Been playing the 4222 for a while with target men at the cam spots. Quite successfully so far Thought I would share my tactics. Been playing Giroud and Joselu as Cams as well, just because 85% of the lb/rb reaches 5.8ft and it allow you to always have somebody on the far post.
The instructions can be tweeked so it fits you that prefer to have the crosses from only one side. If so, I personally would put my target man as Cam and St on the opposite side from where the crosses are coming from.
Defensive:
POHT
41
70
Offensive
Balanced
Balanced
55
6
3
2
Instructions:
Gk: Come for crosses
Lb/Rb: Balanced, overlap
Cbs: default
Cdms: Cut passing lanes, stay back, cover wing
Cam: Get in the box for crosses
Strikers: Stay central, mixed attack, come back on defence.
Well this might not be for everyone, but hey, play however you like!
bertkees
2 years ago
@helldragon1204 433🏈
helldragon1204
Seasoned Novice
2 years ago
Which formation?
bertkees
2 years ago
@chhrille88 Hello,

I might have the solution. I have my Lucca on balanced and the tactics on attacking runs and he makes runs into the box to get onto the end of crosses. It's finally working for me
NoCaShM0neY
New Rookie
2 years ago
Such bs... Doesnt matter if I run 2-3 tms, a lot of the times a winger or even a fullback is finishing the crosses..
When Im running the 4321 with the striker as a f9 to build up, my cfs just stands outside 18yrd box and occasionally my striker ends up in the box.
Now Im gonna try the 4141 with the instructions for striker gib,stay central.
Maybe the formation to go for is the 4222, strikers one f9 and one tm and the cams are the actual tanks thats gonna get in the box. So basically youre playing 4 target men. Overlapping fullbacks thats puts in the crosses.
That might be my next play after trying the 4141...
chhrille88
2 years ago
Yes I know this problem and nothing helps in my opinion. I try „stay centre“, only one striker, …
but he comes always short. Only on counters he did the right run.
my right midfielder is rather in position for heading.

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