Manuel Locatelli 87 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CDM CM Italy Serie A Enilive Juventus
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Lengthy 185 cm 75 kg 28 yrs
Manuel Locatelli
87
CDM
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
CM
R 3★4
Locatelli
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 71 84 82 86 82
Italy Serie A Enilive Juventus
94 CARD 89 CARD 85 CARD 83 CARD 87 TEAM OF THE WEEK
72 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
70
Sprint Speed
74
71 Shooting
Finishing
60
Positioning
70
Long Shots
82
Shot Power
81
Penalties
77
FK Accuracy
67
Volleys
72
84 Passing
Vision
86
Short Pass
89
Long Pass
88
Curve
77
Crossing
77
FK Accuracy
67
82 Dribbling
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
82
Composure [simulator]
88
Balance
66
Agility
70
Reactions
88
86 Defending
Def. Awareness
87
Interceptions
86
Stand Tackle
90
Slide Tackle
85
Heading
72
82 Physical
Strength [simulator]
75
Jumping
77
Aggression
86
Stamina [simulator]
95

Player Info

Full NameManuel Locatelli
Overall 87
Position CDM CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATELengthy
Height185 cm
Weight75 kg
Age28
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.5
Nation Italy
League Serie A Enilive
Club Juventus
Card ID84108157
Base ID222077

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
Deep-Lying Playmaker++ Centre-Half+
CM Roles
Deep-Lying Playmaker++
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Manuel Locatelli

      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

      Ramires
      89
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Intercept
      Chip Shot
      Tiki Taka
      RM CM
      R 4★4
      Ramires
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 86 85 88 87
      Brazil Premier League HERO

      High regain and press endurance

      Peer Koopmeiners
      89
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Intercept
      Dead Ball
      Tiki Taka
      CM
      R 4★4
      Koopmeiners
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 80 89 85 87 90
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie AZ

      High regain and press endurance

      Ryan Christie
      89
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      First Touch
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      CM
      L 4★4
      Christie
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 85 88 89 87 87
      Scotland Premier League AFC Bournemouth

      High regain and press endurance

      Roy Keane
      87
      CM
      Intercept
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      First Touch
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Keane
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 75 84 83 86 89
      Ireland Republic Icons ICONS

      High regain and press endurance

      Javier Mascherano
      89
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Long Ball Pass
      Intercept
      CB
      R 3★3
      Mascherano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 56 80 81 90 87
      Argentina LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      High regain and press endurance

      Joelinton
      87
      CM
      Enforcer
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Press Proven
      LM LW
      R 3★3
      Joelinton
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 80 82 87 87 95
      Brazil Premier League Newcastle Utd

      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 Manuel Locatelli

      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

      Jérémie Boga
      89
      LW
      Technical
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Power Shot
      LM ST
      R 4★4
      Boga
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 87 84 91 50 82
      Ivory Coast Serie A Enilive Juventus

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Weston McKennie
      90
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Bruiser
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      CDM CAM
      R 4★4
      McKennie
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 87 88 90 91 91
      United States Serie A Enilive Juventus

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Dušan Vlahović
      88
      ST
      Power Shot
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      Dead Ball
      L 4★4
      Vlahović
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 88 80 84 33 87
      Serbia Serie A Enilive Juventus

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Jonathan David
      90
      ST
      R 5★5
      David
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 90 80 88 42 86
      Canada Serie A Enilive Juventus

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Antonio Di Natale
      91
      LW
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      Acrobatic
      Game Changer
      LM ST
      R 4★4
      Natale
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 92 87 91 50 72
      Italy Serie A Enilive HERO

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Francisco Conceição
      90
      RM
      First Touch
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CAM RW
      L 4★3
      Conceição
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 86 87 91 45 70
      Portugal Serie A Enilive Juventus

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      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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