In Football Manager, player traits can make or break your team’s success. These unique attributes can increase player performance by up to 15%, making them a crucial aspect of player development. Here are the quick basic FM24 player traits tips and tricks and how to use them for team success.

Key Takeaways

Aspect	Details
Performance Boost	Player traits can increase performance by up to 15%, giving your team a crucial edge.
Development (Learning) Time	Developing a new trait typically takes 3-6 months of focused training.
Versatile Traits	Traits like “Plays One-Twos” and “Marks Opponent Tightly” are useful across multiple positions.
Long-Term Development	Plan ahead by developing traits that align with evolving tactics to ensure future team competitiveness.

Understanding FM24 Player Traits

Player traits in FM24 are specific playing styles or tendencies that players show on the field. There are over 50 unique traits available. These traits can be developed through focused training, usually taking 3-6 months to learn.

Traits work together with player attributes and personalities, affecting how well a player performs. For example, a player who is very determined and has the “likes ball played into feet” trait might do better in tactics that focus on keeping possession.

Developing Player Traits

Developing player traits takes focused training and patience. How well it works depends on the player’s attributes, age, and determination. On average, creating a new trait takes 3-6 months of dedicated training.

Of course, the most important aspect of developing traits is choosing the right coaches from your staff who, in addition to their specialty, will develop specific training sessions for developing traits with the selected player.

Consider the player’s natural abilities and playing style to increase the chances of successfully developing a trait. For example, a player who’s good at dribbling and has flair might be better suited to developing the “Runs With Ball Often” trait.

To make trait development work better, use player traits in match plans to reinforce the behaviors you’re trying to teach.

However, choosing the best possible staff assignments coaches is most important.

When you have chosen the signature move of the player and had a conversation with the coach, what lies ahead is coordinating team training with individual training. It is important to harmonize individual training focus with the development of player traits!

Find out everything about FM24’s individual training focus.

And now let’s show you in general what the specific player traits are for 3 basic lines of the team – Defense, Midfield, and Attack + Goalkeeper.

Basic FM24 Player Traits for Goalkeepers

Goalkeepers with the “Comes for Crosses” trait can control their penalty area well, while those with “Tries to Play Way Out of Trouble” can start quick counter-attacks from the back. Match these traits with your team’s tactics to get the most out of your goalkeeper.

Other useful goalkeeper traits include “Rushes Out of Goal” for sweeper-keepers and “Punches Ball” for those who prefer to clear the ball decisively. Think about your team’s defensive style when developing goalkeeper traits to make sure they fit your overall strategy.

Basic FM24 Player Traits for Defenders

For defenders, the “Stays Back at All Times” trait can really help reduce the number of goals your team concedes. This trait is especially useful for center-backs in a high-pressing system, making sure there’s always someone guarding the back.

Other important defender traits include “Plays Short Simple Passes” for defenders who are good with the ball and “Gets Forward Whenever Possible” for attacking full-backs.

For more aggressive defenders, the “Dives Into Tackles” trait can be effective when used carefully, while “Brings Ball Out of Defence” can help start attacks from the first line.

Basic FM24 Player Traits for Midfielders

Midfielders are key to your team, and traits like “Dictates Tempo” can have a huge effect on how well your team keeps possession and controls the game. This trait lets a midfielder set the pace of play, which is important for teams that like to keep the ball.

Other good midfielder traits include “Tries Killer Balls Often” for creative players and “Arrives Late in Opponent’s Area” for box-to-box midfielders. Use these traits with individual training for midfielders in FM24 to create a strong midfield.

For defensive midfielders, traits like “Breaks Up Play” and “Marks Opponent Tightly” can really help stop the other team’s attacks and protect your defense.

Basic FM24 Player Traits for Strikers

For strikers, two of the most useful traits are “Rounds Keeper” and “Places Shots”. These traits can really improve how often a striker scores, giving your team an advantage in close games. Strikers with these traits are more likely to score when they’re one-on-one with the goalkeeper and can place their shots accurately.

Other helpful traits for strikers are “Tries First Time Shots” and “Gets Into the Opposition Area”. These traits help create more chances to score and improve positioning near the goal.

To get the most out of your strikers, check out how to optimize striker tactics in FM24 to work well with these traits.

Versatile Traits for All Positions

Some traits are good for players in any position. “Tries First Time Shots” can improve goal-scoring chances for any attacking player, while “Marks Opponent Tightly” is useful for defenders and defensive midfielders. Focus on these traits in your player development plans to create a well-rounded team.

Other versatile traits include “Plays One-Twos” for quick passing and “Looks for Pass Rather Than Shot” for team-oriented players. These traits can help your team play better together.

Learn more about adapting tactical styles to player traits to get the most out of your versatile players.

A complete guide to FM24 player personalities can help you understand how traits work with player personalities and team dynamics for the best performance.

Scouting for Player Traits

Good scouting can help you find players with useful traits before you sign them. Use the in-game scout focus to search for specific traits that fit your team’s tactics.

When scouting, think about how a player’s traits might change or be developed further in your team. Look for players whose traits match your team’s playing style or those who could develop traits that would help your team.

For more detailed scouting tips, check out our guide on advanced scouting techniques in FM24.

Of course, if you want to access information about any player in the football manager database with a shortcut, we suggest you download the pre-game editor or FM24 Genie Scout.

Balancing Traits with Player Attributes

Player traits work together with technical, mental, and physical attributes. A player who’s good at passing and has good vision will benefit more from the “Tries Killer Balls Often” trait than one who’s not as skilled. Create well-rounded players by choosing traits that go well with their natural strengths.

Think about the player’s role in your team’s tactics when developing traits. For instance, a midfielder who’s good at winning the ball might benefit more from the “Plays Short Simple Passes” trait than “Tries Long Range Passes”.

If you’re playing online, consider optimizing player traits for online competitions to get an edge over other players.

Future-Proofing Your Squad with Traits

Planning for the long term is important when developing player traits. Think about how football tactics are changing and develop traits that will stay useful as the game moves forward. This approach helps your team stay competitive season after season.

Keep an eye on new playing styles and tactical ideas in real-world football. These can often hint at which traits might become more valuable in future FM updates.

FM24 Player Traits Breakdown

Mastering player traits in FM24 can give your team a big advantage on the field. By understanding, developing, and scouting for the right traits, you can create a team that performs better than expected. Remember to always think about your team tactics when developing traits, regularly check and adjust your development plans, and use traits to create unique playing styles for your team.

For more FM24 guides and tips, explore our comprehensive resources to improve your management skills.

Final Tips

• Always consider team tactics when developing traits
• Regularly review and adjust trait development plans
• Use traits to create unique playing styles for your team
• Balance trait development with player attributes and roles
• Stay informed about real-world tactical trends to anticipate valuable traits

By using these strategies and focusing on player traits, you’ll be on your way to doing well in Football Manager 2024. Good luck, managers!