Extra Frontman
A adventurous center-back who pushes forward into midfield or the penalty box during sustained attacks to provide numerical overloads.
Tactical Behavior & AI Mechanics
The Extra Frontman is an adventurous defensive playstyle. While performing standard center-back duties during defense, once possession is securely established in the opponent's half, this player will make bold forward runs directly into midfield or even into the penalty box.
This sudden forward surge creates an unexpected numerical overload that defenders struggle to track. Extra Frontmen are particularly effective during set-pieces or late-game chasing scenarios where their aerial presence adds firepower to attacks.
However, their forward wanderings leave space in the backline, requiring a defensive midfielder to drop and cover.
Complementary Player Partnerships
In eFootball, Extra Frontman operates at peak effectiveness when paired with complementary playstyles that balance off-the-ball runs and space creation:
See Also & Related Tactics
Anchor Man
A disciplined defensive midfielder who stays home in front of the back four, shielding central channels and refusing to advance.
Build Up
A composed center-back who steps slightly forward during possession to distribute clean long and short ground passes into midfield.
Defensive Full-back
A stay-at-home full-back who prioritizes defensive solidity, remaining aligned with center-backs to neutralize counter-attacks.
3-5-2
Powerhouse central control shape with 5-man midfield screen.
3-4-2-1 Wing-Back
Modern 3-CB shape with wing-backs and dual AMFs in half-spaces.
4-3-3
The classic balanced shape providing natural triangular passing networks, double wing width, and strong interior midfield control.
Possession Game
A patient, high-control tactical style focused on short passing triangles, high-line pressing, and overload-and-isolate mechanics to break down low blocks.
Out Wide
A flank-dominant tactical style centered around 2v1 touchline overloads, early pinpoint crossing from wingers and full-backs, and aerial box destruction by physical strikers.