In a game dominated by 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 4-5-1 formations, centre-backs have become accustomed to marking just a single player. A team playing with a false nine is playing without a dedicated striker or target man and relies on midfielders running from deep to do the damage. Take the case of Messi and Barca, considering it’s the most successful use of the system in footballing history and look at the advantages. Defining the False 9 The false 9 position is … Continue reading FM23: What makes a good False 9?