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All 13 FC 26 archetypes

FC 26 replaced the old position-and-perk system with 13 archetypes, each modelled on an ICON of world football: two goalkeepers, four defenders, four midfielders and three forwards. You start with one and unlock the rest. Here is what each of them is for.

Goalkeepers

Shot StopperGKThe classic line keeper who lives to deny the shot.Sweeper KeeperGKA keeper who starts attacks and defends the space behind the line.

Defenders

ProgressorCBThe ball-playing centre-back who steps into midfield.BossCBThe old-fashioned stopper. Wins the header, wins the tackle.EngineLB · RB · LWB · RWBCovers every blade of grass on the flank, both ways.MarauderLB · RB · LWB · RWBAn attacking full-back who is really a winger with defensive duties.

Midfielders

RecyclerCDM · CMThe holding midfielder who breaks it up and gives it back.MaestroCM · CDMPossession football. Short, fast, relentless passing.CreatorCAM · CMThe number ten. Sees and plays the pass nobody else does.SparkLM · RM · LW · RWWide, direct and quick. Beats a defender and goes.

Forwards

MagicianLW · RW · CAM · STTechnical forward who cuts inside and bends it into the corner.FinisherST · CFA pure goalscorer. The most picked attacker in the game.TargetST · CFThe target man. Holds it up, wins the header, bullies centre-backs.

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