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Football Manager 2020: This is the Segundo Volante - Tips & Info
One of the most popular special roles in Football Manager 2020 is also the Segundo Volante. Our guide explains what's behind the sonorous term and what you should know for practice.
Free and energetic: the Segundo Volante can decide games - if used correctly.
Italy has always been considered a mecca for soccer tacticians. Terms like Segundo Volante, which are still used today, confirm that.Football Manager 2020: What a Segundo Volante must be able to do
If you want to use a Segundo Volante, here are the basics:- The Segundo Volante ("VOL") plays in the position of defensive midfielder.
- However, the role can only be selected in one of the two half positions.
- Fittingly, it is namely recommended to provide the Segundo Volante with a supporting player. Usually this is a defensive specialist such as a Abräumer.
- The role of the Segundo Volante consists namely of fast advances to the top (in possession of the ball). In doing so, he has many freedoms - the term "free role" comes into play here.
- However, it is precisely because of these freedoms that a supporting player is needed for security. Without this, the defensive line would be too exposed during the excursions of the VOL.
- Since the Segundo Volante is also specialized in defense during enemy possession, suitable players must meet some criteria. Offensively, the running strength as well as the offensive power of a box-to-box player and defensively, the physical qualities as well as the commitment of a six, not to mention in addition the technical skills of a central midfielder: the Segundo Volante is perhaps the most demanding role of all.
- He can be set to "Support" or "Attack", which significantly affects his forward momentum.
