Pro Evolution Soccer 2014/Playing Style

Playing Style refers to the style of play of a player. This attribute will decide how a player behaves on the pitch. Playing styles are position-specific, and only one playing style can be given to a player.

Playing Style	Applicable positions	Description
Goal Poacher	CF   SS	A predatory striker who players off the shoulders of the last defender.
Dummy Runner	CF   SS   AMF	A player who attracts the defence to create space for others to exploit.
Fox in the Box	CF	A striker who lurks in the opposition 18 yard box just waiting for the ball.
Prolific Winger	LWF   RWF	The winger-cum-striker who looks to cut in from wide into the central area looking to score.
Classic No. 10	CMF   AMF	An old-style static playmaker who makes use of deft touches and passes rather than pace or movement.
Hole Player	CMF   LMF   RMF   AMF	A player who looks to make runs into the opposition goal area when the team is on the attack.
Box-to-Box	CMF   LMF   RMF   AMF	A player who tirelessly covers every blade of grass for the full 90 minutes.
Anchor Man	DMF	A deep sitting defensive midfielder protecting the backline.
The Destroyer	DMF   CMF	A tenacious battler who keeps opposition attacks through hard tackling and pressing.
Extra Frontman	CB	A defender who likes to join in the attack and lay siege on the opposition goal at every given opportunity.
Offensive Full-back	LB   RB	An attack-minded full back who will run upfield and join the attack when presented with a chance.
Defensive Full-back	LB   RB	A solid full back who prefers to stay back and stick to defensive duties.
Target Man	CF	A player who becomes the focal point of attack by holding the ball up in an advanced position.
Creative Playmaker	LWF   RWF   SS	A player who likes to drop off into a deeper position in order to orchestrate the attack.
The Instigator	DMF   CB   LB   RB	A player who likes to drop back in order to receive the ball and trigger attacks from deep.
Solid Player	LMF   RMF	A player who always looks to strike the perfect balance in attack and defence.
Offensive Goalkeeper	GK	A keeper playing a sweeper type role who often comes out to cover the area behind the defence.
Defensive Goalkeeper	GK	A solid keeper who prefers to stay around the goal line.

See also

• Player Skills