How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[_ChicoBass]

How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

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Just went back to playing football (soccer) for the first time after about a year. A completely new team, and I was worried about my hamstring not being game-ready yet but actually I felt fine. I used a compression sleeve on my thigh which helped a lot and I played about 20 minutes of the first half (30 min halves - friendly) with no problems. Coach tried to put me back in in the second half but I had to request a sub within five minutes due to discomfort in my hamstring most likely because my body had cooled down already. I'm just happy I stood up and asked for a sub instead of risking it like before. I iced it after I showered just to make sure it doesn't get any inflammation. On the ball I felt really good which surprised me, but man my conditioning was hurting me. It felt amazing to sprint again, and I can go toe to toe with most fast sprinters, but after a sprint I really need a few seconds or a minute to catch my breath. I was dying out there and at one point I even got chills and goosebumps on my arms. I googled it and turns out it's a sign of heat exhaustion which can lead to heat stroke. Yikes! This isn't the first time it's happened. In my last team before my injury I had poor conditioning as well and I'd often notice goosebumps while I was playing. I also get a headache once I'm home and showered. The city I live in is very hot especially in the summer. It's usually in the 100 degrees Fahrenheit over here. Back when I was in my teens I used to always play with long sleeves but I obviously can't do that anymore lol at least not at the moment. I usually play as a RM/LM but since I knew my conditioning was terrible I asked my new coach to play me at RB and man I really enjoyed it. I usually had enough time to catch my breath, and I really enjoyed pushing forward and sending a cross in. Received really good feedback from the coach about how he liked my attack minded approach from the back. Corner kick and free kick duties were also assigned to me. If I'm able to keep my defending decent I might just keep playing RB until I'm more confident with my dribbling again. The season starts in a month and a half so I should be able to get my conditioning up. As for my hamstring, since it's been so long since the injury I think that what it needs is to be strengthened. The day after running it's usually more sore than my other hamstring, so I think it's just really weak now and needs to be rebuilt.

Sorry for the non-FIFA post, just wanted to share!

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[Keano16]

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Los Rojiblancos

Introduction - Season 1
FIFA 15 (PS3)

Keano appointed Real Sporting de Gijón manager



A 35 year old man, known only by the name of Keano has been named the new Sporting Gijón manager for the upcoming 2014/15 season. He has previously coached at the famous La Masia academy in Barcelona. The Irish native moved to the city in the early 2000's and has been in Spain ever since. He is said to have accepted the job because he shared the view of the club's board of reaching the top of La Liga once more. The club's biggest achievements to date have been when they finished as runners up to Real Madrid in the 1978-79 La Liga season and also back to back losses in the Copa Del Rey to Barcelona (3-1) and Real Madrid (2-1) respectively in 1981 and 1982. Whether or not Keano can replicate these feats is unknown, all fans can do is hope. Although many would be happy with getting back into the top division aftee relegation in the 2012-13 season.

Keano signed a 3 year deal yesterday at the club training ground and gave his first interview early this morning.

Interview with Guillem Balagué

Mr. Keano, how do you feel about getting the job?

I feel great and very excited. It's a big opportunity for me to be able to manage a club like Gijón and I thank the board for having the faith to give me the job. This club were once challenging for the La Liga title and Copa Del Reys. I want to make that happen again.

Surely that's a bit excessive?

To succeed, you have to aim high. The squad here is full of quality and is extremely strong. One or two more players and we'll have a great chance of winning promotion this season.

Those one or two players, have you given any thought as to who they might be yet?

I began thinking about things like these the moment I got the job! I won't and shouldn't give out any information because, as we all know, the prices would skyrocket if I told you who our targets are.

Alright fair enough, the board has reportedly requested that you reach the round of 32 in the Copa Del Rey and fight for promotion in the league. Are these attainable goals based on your assessment of the squad?

I think so yes, with a little luck we could even reach the quarter finals of the cup, provided we avoid the really big teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. The league and promotion is our primary goal however. I want us to win the league and I believe we have the squad to do so. Any finish that can get us promotion is the very least I expect.

Speaking of Barcelona, you worked as a coach in their academy for some time. Does that mean you are going to place an emphasis on bringing through homegrown talent?

That's right, my time in Barcelona was a great experience. But I felt it was time to move on and test myself in new surroundings. One valuable asset I can take from my time at La Masia is that I know the ins and outs of one of the best academys in world football. It would be foolish to let that knowledge go to waste so of course an academy is one of my main focuses. Spain will be our main scouting area as we want to contribute to the national team as well. My staff and I are also going to be looking into one or two more places, preferably Spanish speaking so that language won't be an issue, to also set up scouting networks.

Mr. Keano, thanks for your time and good luck.

It's been a pleasure, Guillem.

The Squad



- The 5 non-Spanish players will be fazed out by the end of Season 2.
- We will try to make the whole team Spanish.
- I have decided that all of the non-Spanish players will be transfer listed or used in swap deals for players.
- The youth academy will play a big part.
- Spain is definitely going to be scouted for youh along with other Spanish speaking countries. Probably mainly, Mexico and Argentina.

That's it for now, thanks for reading the introduction post and I hope you enjoyed it.

[texasbum06]

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Warning: Completely Off Topic Post

Just went back to playing football (soccer) for the first time after about a year. A completely new team, and I was worried about my hamstring not being game-ready yet but actually I felt fine. I used a compression sleeve on my thigh which helped a lot and I played about 20 minutes of the first half (30 min halves - friendly) with no problems. Coach tried to put me back in in the second half but I had to request a sub within five minutes due to discomfort in my hamstring most likely because my body had cooled down already. I'm just happy I stood up and asked for a sub instead of risking it like before. I iced it after I showered just to make sure it doesn't get any inflammation. On the ball I felt really good which surprised me, but man my conditioning was hurting me. It felt amazing to sprint again, and I can go toe to toe with most fast sprinters, but after a sprint I really need a few seconds or a minute to catch my breath. I was dying out there and at one point I even got chills and goosebumps on my arms. I googled it and turns out it's a sign of heat exhaustion which can lead to heat stroke. Yikes! This isn't the first time it's happened. In my last team before my injury I had poor conditioning as well and I'd often notice goosebumps while I was playing. I also get a headache once I'm home and showered. The city I live in is very hot especially in the summer. It's usually in the 100 degrees Fahrenheit over here. Back when I was in my teens I used to always play with long sleeves but I obviously can't do that anymore lol at least not at the moment. I usually play as a RM/LM but since I knew my conditioning was terrible I asked my new coach to play me at RB and man I really enjoyed it. I usually had enough time to catch my breath, and I really enjoyed pushing forward and sending a cross in. Received really good feedback from the coach about how he liked my attack minded approach from the back. Corner kick and free kick duties were also assigned to me. If I'm able to keep my defending decent I might just keep playing RB until I'm more confident with my dribbling again. The season starts in a month and a half so I should be able to get my conditioning up. As for my hamstring, since it's been so long since the injury I think that what it needs is to be strengthened. The day after running it's usually more sore than my other hamstring, so I think it's just really weak now and needs to be rebuilt.

Sorry for the non-FIFA post, just wanted to share!

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Nice! That's why I stick to indoor soccer haha. Nice and air conditioned. Plus it's co-ed so I get to play with my wife (who is better than most of the guys out there!).

[texasbum06]

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Portsmouth FC
FIFA 15 - Season 1

Pompey's March to the Top

January Transfer Window

Transfers Out

GK, Paul Jones - 63 OVR, 28 years old, England - Sold for £220,000

Transfers In

CM, Marlon Pack - 63 OVR, 24 years old, England - £100,000 from Bristol City


A face that may be familiar to some Pompey fans is returning to the club. Marlon Pack came through the Portsmouth youth system and eventually was sent out on several loans over a three year period before making one of the moves permanent in 2011. He most recently has been playing for Bristol City, but with a year left on his contract and uncertainty looming, Portsmouth snatched him up to add further depth to their thin midfield that has been hit with injuries all season long. He can fit in just about any role in the midfield and should make a great utility player for the club.

RM, George Francomb - 63 OVR, 23 years old, England - Pre Contract agreement with AFC Wimbledon


Portsmouth has reached an agreement with Wimbledon man, and one of Chavez's favorites, George Francomb to join on a free after the season ends. He is a versatile player to can play both on the wing and as a more central player in the midfield. He should provide great depth behind Wallace and Barcham, but could see most of his playing time in the center of the pitch. While he doesn't exceed at any one thing, he shows ability to do just about anything on the pitch from defending, to shooting, and passing as well. He should be a high quality player to get for a return of no fee.

[texasbum06]

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Edit: NVM! Misunderstood the rule initially.

[Keano16]

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@Jamie: I have a question on homegrown players. One of the requirements is having spent 3 seasons prior to their 21st birthday. So what if there's a player that came through the academy, spent more than the 3 years with the club before turning 21, and then was sold to another club. If the old club then buys him back, does he still qualify as a homegrown player? Or does the previous sale void the right to that qualification?

I believe he is still homegrown. It's like with Clichy for Man City. He was with Arsenal but is still a homegrown player for City.

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[texasbum06]

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I believe he is still homegrown. It's like with Clichy for Man City. He was with Arsenal but is still a homegrown player for City.

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You're right! Finally got the wording into my head after reading it God knows how many times. The players just need to be registered to any club in the FA or Wales FA for 3 years prior to turning 21. Doesn't have to be at your own club.

[10cabee]

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For anyone stuck with what they want to do in their careers, then have a look at this list:

The Sun Never Sets
This is a standard English League 2 RTG with a twist. As the title implies, all of your players must hail from a location formerly under possession of the British Empire. For a list, see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire

Rise Against Europe
Take a stand against the tyranny of Europe in the footballing world. Move the MLS or other non-European clubs into the English league system and make it to the top of Europe by winning the Champion's League. The catch? You can't utilize a single European player

Youth Squad Legends - Cutzy Gaming I believe
A RTG type career works best, starting out with a lower league team in England or elsewhere, but any team can be done. The only rule is that you can't buy any real players. You must only use youth academy players and regens, the only players you can purchase.

Step Aside Bilbao
Create your own cantera policy. This works the best in Spain, where you can easily find lists of players based on autonomous communities, but it works elsewhere too. Creativity and persistence will be key. Your objective, win a league title and a European crown

Mid-Table Challenge
It's a common strategy of mid-table sides to enlist the help of second division players on a discount to cement their position. Your task is to take it a step further and only use these transfers while winning a league title

The Saver (for lack of a better name)
Each season, you take over at a new club that was relegated the year before and attempt to take them right back up

Going Global
You must win the Champion's League while using an international squad. Every player must be from a different nation and each continent must be represented at least 3 times

Become a Legend
Your task is to work your way up from a low-level team to a top club in the game. How low you start is up to you, but you must end at one of the games elites. You are limited to 18 months at each club, but can leave earlier. Further, every new team must be in a different league

Mourinho Plus
The Special One has own league titles in Portugal, England, Italy, and Spain. Your task is to one up him and win league titles in five different leagues. As soon as you win a league title, you must change leagues and begin making your assent with that club

Spurs Challenge (sorry Spurs fans, I don't have anything against them)
You must reach the top of the game by winning the Champion's League. There is a catch, though. Each summer, you are forced to sell your best player by the board, replacing him with a couple lesser players. This will be quite a challenge, but with proper guidance it will be rewarding

Old but Gold
Yet again, the task is to win Europe's most coveted crown. This time, the only stipulation is that each signing must be 26 years of age or older. Constant turnover is the main challenge here

Semi-Random Challenge - /u/ScoutingGod
He does a much better job explaining it than I would, so follow this link if you're interested. It revolves around limiting nations, well, semi-randomly. https://www.reddit.com/r/FifaCareers...ndomised_idea/

Super League +1 - /u/JaguarGator9
Make a super league in the English League system, with the best teams in the top flight and working your way down. The catch? The last team in League 2 is either Athlone Town or UC Dublin, a pair of 51 overall team out of Ireland. You will manage them and get them to the top


Just want to say that I AM NOT taking any credit for the above. All of these were posted by JMJWilson23.

Here is the original post on reddit.

[Keano16]

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For anyone stuck with what they want to do in their careers, then have a look at this list:

Spoiler

The Sun Never Sets
This is a standard English League 2 RTG with a twist. As the title implies, all of your players must hail from a location formerly under possession of the British Empire. For a list, see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire

Rise Against Europe
Take a stand against the tyranny of Europe in the footballing world. Move the MLS or other non-European clubs into the English league system and make it to the top of Europe by winning the Champion's League. The catch? You can't utilize a single European player

Youth Squad Legends - Cutzy Gaming I believe
A RTG type career works best, starting out with a lower league team in England or elsewhere, but any team can be done. The only rule is that you can't buy any real players. You must only use youth academy players and regens, the only players you can purchase.

Step Aside Bilbao
Create your own cantera policy. This works the best in Spain, where you can easily find lists of players based on autonomous communities, but it works elsewhere too. Creativity and persistence will be key. Your objective, win a league title and a European crown

Mid-Table Challenge
It's a common strategy of mid-table sides to enlist the help of second division players on a discount to cement their position. Your task is to take it a step further and only use these transfers while winning a league title

The Saver (for lack of a better name)
Each season, you take over at a new club that was relegated the year before and attempt to take them right back up

Going Global
You must win the Champion's League while using an international squad. Every player must be from a different nation and each continent must be represented at least 3 times

Become a Legend
Your task is to work your way up from a low-level team to a top club in the game. How low you start is up to you, but you must end at one of the games elites. You are limited to 18 months at each club, but can leave earlier. Further, every new team must be in a different league

Mourinho Plus
The Special One has own league titles in Portugal, England, Italy, and Spain. Your task is to one up him and win league titles in five different leagues. As soon as you win a league title, you must change leagues and begin making your assent with that club

Spurs Challenge (sorry Spurs fans, I don't have anything against them)
You must reach the top of the game by winning the Champion's League. There is a catch, though. Each summer, you are forced to sell your best player by the board, replacing him with a couple lesser players. This will be quite a challenge, but with proper guidance it will be rewarding

Old but Gold
Yet again, the task is to win Europe's most coveted crown. This time, the only stipulation is that each signing must be 26 years of age or older. Constant turnover is the main challenge here

Semi-Random Challenge - /u/ScoutingGod
He does a much better job explaining it than I would, so follow this link if you're interested. It revolves around limiting nations, well, semi-randomly. https://www.reddit.com/r/FifaCareers...ndomised_idea/

Super League +1 - /u/JaguarGator9
Make a super league in the English League system, with the best teams in the top flight and working your way down. The catch? The last team in League 2 is either Athlone Town or UC Dublin, a pair of 51 overall team out of Ireland. You will manage them and get them to the top


Just want to say that I AM NOT taking any credit for the above. All of these were posted by JMJWilson23.

Here is the original post on reddit.

A lot of nice ideas there! My one is gonna be a mix of the Youth Academy one and Bilbaoish. I'm only going to have Spanish, Mexican and Argentine players. My youth academy is only going to scout those 3 countries as well. Hopefully I can get to a stage where only my youth players are in the team.

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[_ChicoBass]

How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[CENTER]

Los Rojiblancos



Introduction - Season 1

FIFA 15 (PS3)

Nice! A great choice man welcome to Spain! You're on default squads right? There's a player that's caught my eye in the more recent squad updates called Pablo Perez who is a CAM/ST and is 6'2". I don't see him on your squad list, but even in the default squad Gijon has some nice young players who could outgrow their potential. Isma Lopez is a player I will be following on your career of course. You've got a great player on your hands right from the start with him. He's my only true winger in my starting eleven and I think he's grown to 78 OVR. Looking forward to reading more!

[center]Portsmouth FC

FIFA 15 - Season 1



Pompey's March to the Top

You got Francomb! Won't be able to see him yet until next season but I'm looking forward to seeing how he does. I haven't read back to my old Wimbledon posts yet but I'll try to find them before your next season starts and hopefully there'll be something about how I used him. I'm sure you'll find a place for him though and I hope he brings success to the club!


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[_ChicoBass]

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EDIT: After a quick google search, I was able to find the perfect place to start reading back from. I found the post where I announced Francomb's departure. Turns out he didn't leave the club because of contract disagreements, but actually because he was leading the league in assists and received an offer from a bigger club. In the post I mention that Kevin Sainte-Luce would replace him, which means I was using him as RM/LM in a 5-4-1.

George Francomb, the league leader in assists, has also departed from the club today after signing a 4 year contract with Ipswich Town.

"Francomb is the last player I wanted to let go of but, I couldn't get in the way of his career. We received an offer from a Championship team and I couldn't reject it in good conscience. George is only 22 years old. He had just renewed a 3 year contract and told us that he wanted to be promoted with us, but I knew the best for him was to sign with Ipswich Town rather than staying in League 2 to fight for promotion." - Chavez

The deal included a $730,000 fee and a $5000 wage, more than 6 times his wage at Wimbledon.

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[Keano16]

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Nice! A great choice man welcome to Spain! You're on default squads right? There's a player that's caught my eye in the more recent squad updates called Pablo Perez who is a CAM/ST and is 6'2". I don't see him on your squad list, but even in the default squad Gijon has some nice young players who could outgrow their potential. Isma Lopez is a player I will be following on your career of course. You've got a great player on your hands right from the start with him. He's my only true winger in my starting eleven and I think he's grown to 78 OVR. Looking forward to reading more!

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Thanks man! Your work with Osasuna inspired me to try again. Yep I'm on default squads. He is there in my squad list, he's just a CM. Unfortunately he is only 61 Ovr with 68 Pot in my update. Would have loved to have had him now. Would be perfect to build around.

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[texasbum06]

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EDIT: After a quick google search, I was able to find the perfect place to start reading back from. I found the post where I announced Francomb's departure. Turns out he didn't leave the club because of contract disagreements, but actually because he was leading the league in assists and received an offer from a bigger club. In the post I mention that Kevin Sainte-Luce would replace him, which means I was using him as RM/LM in a 5-4-1.




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Ah, thanks man! He is listed naturally as a RM, but that is where I use Jed Wallace, and Barcham plays the left side and has been lighting it up over there. Plus I'm actually playing more of a winger style than an outside midfielder. I don't have any hesitations to use him out there when the others are resting though. He actually has really impressive crossing, but is a little slower than the other guys.

Luckily I think my formation actually works well for him to move to the center. I play with one holding midfielder and two more forward, an inverted triangle pretty much. This should allow him to still work outside and use that crossing ability, but also allow his creativity to be of use inside as well.

I've got half a season to think about it though I suppose!

[southernmetalhead]

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A lot of nice ideas there! My one is gonna be a mix of the Youth Academy one and Bilbaoish. I'm only going to have Spanish, Mexican and Argentine players. My youth academy is only going to scout those 3 countries as well. Hopefully I can get to a stage where only my youth players are in the team.

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What about Colombia and Chile? Are you not going to scout those leagues?

[Keano16]

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What about Colombia and Chile? Are you not going to scout those leagues?

I kind of want to limit myself to 3 nationalities of players so that its a little harder.

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