Max Arfsten 89 OVR - FC 26 TOTS Breakthrough

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LM RM CAM LW United States Major League Soccer Columbus Crew SC
Left Foot ★★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Controlled 185 cm 78 kg 25 yrs
Max Arfsten
89
LM
Game Changer
Whipped Pass
Quick Step
Finesse Shot
RM CAM LW
L 3★5
Arfsten
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 86 86 90 85 88
United States Major League Soccer Columbus Crew SC
90 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
90
Sprint Speed
90
86 Shooting
Finishing
92
Positioning
90
Long Shots
70
Shot Power
92
Penalties
79
FK Accuracy
45
Volleys
78
86 Passing
Vision
82
Short Pass
93
Long Pass
82
Curve
96
Crossing
90
FK Accuracy
45
90 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
90
Composure [simulator]
90
Balance
90
Agility
93
Reactions
90
85 Defending
Def. Awareness
84
Interceptions
84
Stand Tackle
87
Slide Tackle
83
Heading
81
88 Physical
Strength [simulator]
88
Jumping
88
Aggression
88
Stamina [simulator]
88

Player Info

Full NameMax Arfsten
Overall 89
Position LM RM CAM LW
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height185 cm
Weight78 kg
Age25
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.27
Nation United States
League Major League Soccer
Club Columbus Crew SC
Card ID50606183
Base ID274535

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

LM Roles
Winger++ Wide Midfielder++ Wide Playmaker++ Inside Forward++
RM Roles
Winger++ Wide Midfielder++ Wide Playmaker++ Inside Forward++
CAM Roles
Playmaker++ Half-Winger++ Shadow Striker+ Classic 10+
LW Roles
Winger++ Inside Forward++ Wide Playmaker++
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Max Arfsten

      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

      Gilberto Silva
      91
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      Precision Header
      CB CM R
      R 4★4
      Silva
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 80 85 85 91 99
      Brazil Premier League HERO

      High regain and press endurance

      Luis Milla
      90
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      CDM R
      R 4★4
      Milla
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 92 91 90 87
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Getafe CF

      High regain and press endurance

      Hidemasa Morita
      91
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Press Proven
      Technical
      CDM
      R 3★5
      Morita
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 83 87 88 99 88
      Japan Liga Portugal Sporting CP

      High regain and press endurance

      Esteban Cambiasso
      91
      CDM
      Tiki Taka
      Anticipate
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      CM L
      L 4★5
      Cambiasso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 86 99 90 90 88
      Argentina Serie A Enilive HERO

      High regain and press endurance

      Sam Coffey
      91
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Low Driven Shot
      Pinged Pass
      CM
      R 4★4
      Coffey
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 89 86 88 99
      United States Barclays Women’s Super League Manchester City

      High regain and press endurance

      Sebastian Berhalter
      90
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Technical
      Incisive Pass
      CDM RM RW
      R 4★4
      Berhalter
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 80 91 90 87 93
      United States Major League Soccer Whitecaps FC

      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 Max Arfsten

      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

      Denis Bouanga
      93
      LW
      Finesse Shot
      Game Changer
      Quick Step
      Power Shot
      LM ST
      R 4★4
      Bouanga
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 94 90 93 55 91
      Gabon Major League Soccer LAFC

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Son Heung Min
      93
      LW
      Finesse Shot
      Pinged Pass
      Quick Step
      Low Driven Shot
      LM ST
      R 4★5
      Min
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 94 93 92 53 87
      Korea Republic Major League Soccer LAFC

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Mia Hamm
      93
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Rapid
      Finesse Shot
      Power Shot
      CAM RW
      R 5★5
      Hamm
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 94 90 93 55 82
      United States Icons ICONS

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

      Alex Morgan
      92
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      L 4★5
      Morgan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 93 85 93 51 83
      United States Icons ICONS

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

      Sam Surridge
      93
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Power Shot
      Rapid
      Chip Shot
      R 4★4
      Surridge
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 91 81 91 45 91
      England Major League Soccer Nashville SC

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Cristian Roldan
      90
      CDM
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Low Driven Shot
      RM CM RW
      R 4★4
      Roldan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 84 88 90 90 94
      United States Major League Soccer Seattle Sounders

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      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
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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