Formation and starters
Choose the shape, assign players to roles and build team balance.
Game feature
Tactics and lineup in a football manager game
In Whisper you prepare each match by choosing formation, starters, tactical settings, an optional secondary plan and penalty takers.
This page explains a real game feature: what the manager decides before the match simulation.
Game feature
What the manager decides
Lineup presets
Work on saved configurations and quickly recover previously tested setups.
Automatic lineup
When time is short, automation gives you a starting point to refine.
Secondary tactics
Prepare an alternative second-half plan based on the current result.
Planned substitutions
Substitutions help manage condition, roles and risk during simulation.
Penalty takers
In matches decided by penalties you can choose taker order and goalkeeper.
Why it matters in matches
Preparation
You do not control players live: the advantage comes from decisions made before the match.
Consistency
Formation, roles and condition need to work together; a strong squad used badly loses value.
Adaptation
Secondary tactics let you prepare different scenarios without staying connected during the match.
Before saving the lineup
- Check that every starter is assigned to a sensible role.
- Review player condition and availability before the match.
- Decide whether a secondary plan is needed for winning, drawing or losing scenarios.
- Set substitutions and penalty takers when the competition requires them.
- Save the lineup before the official simulation.
Continue the path
Main page
Full overview of the online football manager game.
Main pageHow it works
Worlds, seasons, simulated matches and daily rhythm.
How it worksFirst steps guide
What to do in the first minutes after registration.
First steps guideTransfer market and auctions
How to build the squad before choosing formation and starters.
Transfer market and auctionsStadium and facilities
Club financial management beyond the pitch.
Stadium and facilitiesFinances and sponsors
Budget and wages influence technical choices.
Finances and sponsorsCompetitions and cups
Understand calendar, league and cups before preparing the squad.
Competitions and cupsFrequently asked questions
Can I change tactics during the match?
You prepare the main tactic before the match and, where available, a secondary tactic that can trigger in the second half based on the result.
Do I need to be online while the match is played?
No. The manager prepares squad and settings before simulation and does not control players live.
Is there an automatic lineup?
Yes. Automatic lineup can create a base that you can then adjust manually.
Can I configure penalties?
Yes. You can set penalty takers and the goalkeeper for matches decided by penalties.
Prepare your first match
Registration is free: create your club, follow onboarding and start setting formation, squad and tactics.
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