Nation mix
Where this selection comes from
Largest groupEngland/27 players · 70.4%
England70.4%
Northern Ireland7.4%
Scotland14.8%
Wales7.4%
Identity & Heritage
Tactical DNA
Tempo and widthAerial authorityHome Nations craft
Historical frame
Four Home Nations traditions · British and Northern Irish football heritage
Eras
1950s -> 2010s
Peak: 2000s
Peak: 2000s
Coaching Canon
Editorial links from the coaching canon.
Tactical Lineup
Classic
Control
Historical
Expressive
Squad profile
Legends at a glance
Squad dimensions, contextual profiles and specialist peaks, followed by international records.
Squad Dimensions
The leading player in each core attribute family.
Physical Peak
86 PHY
Technical Mastery
89 TEC
Mental Edge
91 MEN
Tactical Intelligence
88 TAC
Contextual Profiles
Distinctive profiles shaped by combinations of attributes and roles.
Big-Game Profile
90 MNT
Ball Hunter
91 HUNT
Transition Threat
91 TRN
Tactical Chameleon
5 ROLES
Skill Specialists
Five direct leaders for instantly readable specialist skills.
Fastest
93 SPD
Strongest
90 STR
Best Shooter
93 SHT
Best Passer
94 PAS
Best Header
90 HDR
Most International Caps
Top 3
Most International Goals
Top 3
Best Goal Ratio
Top 3
Minimum 20 caps
Physical Profile
179cm
Squad average height
GK183 cm
DEF180 cm
MID179 cm
ATT176 cm
Squad range168–189 cm
Complete squad
3 GK8 DEF8 MID8 ATT
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