The first step is creating your player. Consider these choices carefully:
- Position: Choose a position that suits your preferred playstyle (e.g., Striker for goal-scoring, Midfielder for playmaking, Defender for solidity). This impacts your initial attributes and development path.
- Player Archetype: Select an archetype (e.g., 'Poacher', 'Playmaker', 'Ball-Playing Defender') which provides a boost to certain stats and influences your growth.
- Starting Club: You can choose to start at a major club's academy or a smaller club. Starting at a smaller club often means more immediate playing time, while a larger club offers better training facilities and teammates but tougher competition for a starting spot.
Your initial overall rating will be relatively low, emphasizing the journey of improvement.