Usually paired as a "Big Man/Small Man" combo. A target man (like Nikola Žigić) to win headers, and a fast poacher (like Carlos Vela or Theo Walcott) to run onto the flicks.
While less broken than in previous years, setting your best header to "Challenge GK" and aiming corners to the "6-yard box" still resulted in 10-15 goals per season for a good center-back. Iconic FM 2007 "Cheat Code" Players
The FM 2007 engine often struggled with central overloads. By packing the middle, you starved the opposition of possession and created endless through-ball opportunities for your strikers. 3. The "Diablo-Lite" (4-1-3-2) fm 2007 best tactics top
It offers immense defensive stability while transitioning into a five-man attack. It was the best tactic for winning the Champions League against superior squads. Critical Tactical Tweaks for FM 2007
No tactic is complete without the legendary wonderkids of this era: The ultimate cheap AMC. Nicolas Millán: The 14-year-old goal machine. Matias Fernández: A set-piece god. Oscar Ustari: The best young goalkeeper in the game. Usually paired as a "Big Man/Small Man" combo
If using a big striker, set supply to "To Head." If using a fast striker, set it to "Run Onto Ball."
You needed a complete forward here—someone like Zlatan Ibrahimović or Didier Drogba who could hold the ball up while the three AMCs joined the attack. Iconic FM 2007 "Cheat Code" Players The FM
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Tactics in Football Manager 2007
While the original "Diablo" tactic was an FM 03/04 exploit, variations of the 4-1-3-2 remained incredibly strong in 2007.