Felt that we should take a break from the common rant posts 😂 so here we are

I believe that a lot of the people here are into tactics (at least to an extent) so I present to you a guide to recreating Beckenbauers iconic role in efootball mobile!

I'll try to keep it concise but there is a lot to cover so it will be long (for those who don't like reading a lot) be sure to read in your free time or if you are inpatient skip to where you want to skip

We will cover: what a libero/sweeper is, how to recreate the system in the game, the recommended players and the pros and cons of the system

The role of the libero

The libero, also known as the sweeper, is a special defensive player in football. Imagine the libero as the last line of defense before the goalkeeper. This player doesn't stick to marking a specific opponent like other defenders do. Instead, the libero has the freedom to move around and "sweep" up any danger that comes towards their team's goal. Think of the libero as a safety net.

(The libero can do his thing in front of or behind the defense)

How to recreate the system in game

There are 2 slightly different versions as shown in the pics. Basically all you have to do is copy any of the 2 game plans shown, making sure that you have the fullbacks with only 1 CB and the DMFs placed as low down as you can. The idea is that the fullbacks work normally, but since there is 1 CB he has the defensive space to himself, making him free. The DMF then plays like a half CB half DMF, as there is only one main CB and so the game makes the DMF play quite defensively, like a CB, to cover him.

You can also set 2 DMFs like this to create a high back four with the 2 fullbacks and 2 DMFs, whilst the lone CB works as the libero. Worth noting that this is a more defensive 5atb version.

The recommended players

Apart from the man himself, Franz, I assume many of you are vets and OGs so you can use your own judgement 🫡 but I suggest that for the libero you use a build-up defender (more positional awareness than destroyer) with a good ID, good defensive awareness, engagement and tackling. Aggression isn't as important but would still be useful.

For any DMF that you would use I recommend a CB that can play as a DMF like Rijkaard or POTW De Jong (as they already have the CB stats), or any defensively astute anchor-man as well as another DMF that is defensively disciplined. That being said, I'd run away from using box to box (with a few exceptions - eg Matthaïus) as they tend lack positional awareness

For LB/RBs, it depends; if you want attack use offensively minded fullbacks, but for added stability, I'd suggest players like Costacurta or Ramos, who aren't always making runs down the flanks

Also I suggest a defensive GK

Pros and Cons

Pros

-You get a versatile half back that plays in the DMF and CB roles

-The backline can easily transition to the midfield to start an attack

-Your midfield is denser

Cons

-Offside traps aren't as easy to pull off

-Fullbacks that attack are put under a lot of strain, so be sure to pick the best or have some on the bench

-Could argue that 2 CB is more stable defensively

And there you have it. This is just a formation made to honour the great Beckenbauer and might not work amazingly online. Thanks for your time!!