Cm 01 02 Diablo Tactic |link|

: Yes (They will clean up loose balls outside the box) The Attacking Midfielder (AMC) — The "Diablo" Position

because it exploits a flaw in the match engine where the AI's central defenders fail to pick up a central midfielder making late, vertical runs into the box. The Core Setup (4-1-3-1-1 or 4-1-3-2 Narrow)

GK SW SW DMC DMC DMC AMC (The Diablo) AML AMR ST ST Cm 01 02 Diablo Tactic

Or in flat numbers:

This is not hyperbole. The "Cm 01 02 Diablo Tactic" produces scorelines like 11-0, 14-1, and 9-4. It is the ultimate "I am bored of realistic football" button. : Yes (They will clean up loose balls

Within the Championship Manager community, the Diablo tactic is viewed with a mix of reverence and notoriety. It is widely banned in multiplayer leagues because it completely eliminates tactical balance.

In the CM 01/02 match engine, when a central attacking midfielder is given a direct forward run arrow into the box, AI central defenders do not know how to track them. The opposition center-backs drop deep to mark the lone striker, leaving a massive structural gap in the center of the penalty area. The AMC exploits this blind spot, bursting forward unmarked into the box to meet passes and crosses, resulting in an absurd number of clear-cut scoring opportunities. ⚙️ Team Instructions It is the ultimate "I am bored of realistic football" button

The Diablo is a specific formation designed to exploit a fundamental flaw in how the CM 01/02 match engine tracks central runs.

Move the SW to a fourth defender (DR, DC, DC, DL). Slightly more solid defensively but the Diablo gets slightly fewer chances.