Katie Zelem 80 OVR - FC 26

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CDM CM England National Women's Soccer League Angel City FC
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 163 cm 53 kg 30 yrs
Katie Zelem
80
CDM
Dead Ball
Incisive Pass
Long Ball Pass
Aerial Fortress
CM
R 4★3
Zelem
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 68 78 82 79 78 82
England National Women's Soccer League
80 CARD 80 CARD 80 RARE
68 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
68
Sprint Speed
68
78 Shooting
Finishing
79
Positioning
63
Long Shots
79
Shot Power
80
Penalties
79
FK Accuracy
75
Volleys
68
82 Passing
Vision
86
Short Pass
85
Long Pass
79
Curve
87
Crossing
75
FK Accuracy
75
79 Dribbling
Ball Control
86
Dribbling
78
Composure [simulator]
84
Balance
76
Agility
66
Reactions
77
78 Defending
Def. Awareness
80
Interceptions
75
Stand Tackle
78
Slide Tackle
75
Heading
76
82 Physical
Strength [simulator]
79
Jumping
83
Aggression
78
Stamina [simulator]
89

Player Info

Full NameKatie Zelem
Overall 80
Position CDM CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height163 cm
Weight53 kg
Age30
Body TypeAverage Short
Real FaceNo
Nation England
League National Women's Soccer League
ClubAngel City FC
Card ID265273
Base ID265273

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

CDM Roles
Holding+ Box Crasher+
CM Roles
Playmaker+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Katie Zelem

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      George Dobson
      82
      CM
      Inventive
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Dobson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 72 82 80 81 90
      England EFL Championship Wrexham AFC

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Nicolas Seiwald
      82
      CB
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      Block
      Slide Tackle
      CDM CM
      R 3★3
      Seiwald
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 70 82 82 82 85
      Austria Bundesliga RB Leipzig

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Kaishū Sano
      81
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Intercept
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Sano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 56 75 82 84 81
      Japan Bundesliga 1. FSV Mainz 05

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Joelinton
      82
      CM
      Press Proven
      Aerial Fortress
      Bruiser
      Enforcer
      LM LW
      R 3★3
      Joelinton
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 73 77 81 82 90
      Brazil Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Lucas Torreira
      82
      CDM
      Tiki Taka
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      CM
      R 3★3
      Torreira
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 72 78 81 81 79
      Uruguay Trendyol Süper Lig Galatasaray

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Tara Elimbi Gilbert
      79
      LM
      Intercept
      Finesse Shot
      Pinged Pass
      Rapid
      LB
      L 3★4
      Gilbert
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 48 75 81 85 75
      France Arkema Première Ligue Paris SG

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Katie Zelem

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Hina Sugita
      81
      CDM
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      CM
      L 4★5
      Sugita
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 78 82 84 77 77
      Japan National Women's Soccer League

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Sydney Leroux
      80
      ST
      Aerial Fortress
      Enforcer
      R 4★4
      Leroux
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 80 78 77 44 77
      United States National Women's Soccer League

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Christen Press
      80
      ST
      First Touch
      Technical
      Trickster
      LM
      R 4★3
      Press
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 79 75 80 83 46 72
      United States National Women's Soccer League

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Anthony Gordon
      84
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Whipped Pass
      First Touch
      Rapid
      LM RW LW
      R 4★4
      Gordon
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 85 83 88 54 75
      England Premier League Newcastle Utd

      National-team style familiarity + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Alyssa Thompson
      80
      LM
      Low Driven Shot
      First Touch
      Technical
      Quick Step
      RM LW
      R 4★3
      Thompson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 74 74 82 41 62
      United States National Women's Soccer League

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Rosemonde Kouassi
      83
      LW
      Quick Step
      Precision Header
      Whipped Pass
      Rapid
      RM LM
      R 4★4
      Kouassi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 82 76 83 41 79
      Ivory Coast National Women's Soccer League

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-3-3

      Single-pivot structure lets him screen, recycle possession, and protect transitions.
      4-2-3-1

      Double-pivot spacing reduces overload stress and improves first-pass options.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Strong for central control when he is the balance player underneath two advanced interiors.

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