INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

HOW TO PLAY
COACHING MANUAL
SECRET MOVES & TRICKS
TACTICS & STRATEGIES

THE GUIDE: WHAT’S NEW?

MASTER LEAGUE
TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE
Master League (page 82): An accessible yet deep guide to Pro Evo’s primary
single-player mode, this chapter also reveals a huge selection of the finest transfer EXTRAS
In a word? Everything. Pro Evolution Soccer 6: The Expert Guide is an all-new companion to PES6, with
targets available in PES6, from promising youngsters to world-class stars. INDEX
a focus on ease of use and professional-level advice. For readers familiar with last year’s Pro Evolution
Soccer 5 guide, we’ve prepared the following introduction to some of the key new features.

WHAT’S NEW?

Guide Companion DVD: With over 150 moves, tricks and techniques to view, the Guide USING THE DVD
Companion DVD is an invaluable accompaniment to the guidance offered in the Coaching Manual PES6: NEW FEATURES
and Secret Moves & Tricks chapters. With real-time executions of every move and onscreen EXPERT TIPS
demonstrations of button commands, it makes the process of learning new techniques much, Team & Player Guide (page 100): Featuring 23 national and international
much easier. sides, plus the Master League Default Team, the Team & Player Guide
tells you everything you need to know about PES6’s best sides. With
recommended formations, tips on strengths and weaknesses, and
unbelievably detailed player tables – including unique special moves – this
exhaustively researched chapter is designed to help you take your
understanding of Pro Evolution 6 to an entirely new level.

How to Play (page 8): We’ve included a very short chapter to help Pro Evo
newcomers to get started, but don’t expect a blow-by-blow account of every

USING THE GUIDE COMPANION DVD

available option – this is, after all, the Expert Guide. If you need assistance
with configuring options or menu navigation, consult your game manual.

After inserting the Guide Companion disc into your DVD player, you will be
asked to choose a language. After this you will reach the Main Menu, where
you will find five options to choose from: Coaching Manual, Secret Moves,
Situation Guide, Beautiful Goals and Interview. For more information on the
Coaching Manual – Moves Index (page 19): This massive table details over 130 moves, each with complete features and functionality of the DVD, please turn to page 58-59.
button instructions for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and PC versions. If you require further information, you can
follow the page references to reach detailed advice on each and every move.

The Coaching Manual section features demonstrations of every single move in the Coaching Manual
chapter of the guide, divided into categories that correspond with the DVD numbers provided in
each move table. Every move is played twice: once at normal speed, and then again in slow motion.
While this happens, you will see the required button commands highlighted on the Xbox 360 and
Coaching Manual – Move Descriptions (page 23): We’ve completely
PlayStation 2 controller diagrams. If you would like to view a specific move, simply select a category,
overhauled last year’s Coaching Manual chapter, and now explain each
and then use the Chapter functions of your DVD remote controller to skip to the required section.
move in a unique “table” format. From relative difficulty of execution
to useful tips – and, of course, where you can find a demonstration on
the Guide Companion DVD – you’ll have all the information you need at
your fingertips.

The Secret Moves section works in exactly the same way as the
Coaching Manual.
Secret Moves & Tricks (page 60): Beginning with its own master Moves Index (as with the Coaching
Manual), the Secret Moves & Tricks chapter reveals undocumented moves, features and exploits used by the
world’s best Pro Evo players. Even dedicated PES veterans may struggle to perform some of these advanced
The Situation Guide provides a series of visual tutorials designed to
techniques.
improve your PES6 play in a variety of ways.

Beautiful Goals is a showreel of goals and sublime moments of skill

Tactics & Strategies (page 68): If you’re one of the many Pro Evo players recorded during the creation of the guide. Enjoy!
who feel intimidated by the wealth of options available at the Formation
Settings screen, worry no more: we explain the use of every single feature,
from the powerful Manual Strategies to the creation of unique formations. We
also take a close look at the systems that govern how players perform on the Interview leads to an informal, illuminating chat with PES producer
pitch, from special abilities to condition arrows and stamina loss. Shingo “Seabass” Takatsuka.

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PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 6: NEW FEATURES
NEW MOVES
We can guess that you’re probably eager to try out some of the new tricks and techniques introduced in PES6, and
we’re more than happy to help you find them. The following table reveals a selection of new PES6 moves – and, of
course, where you can locate each one in the Coaching Manual chapter.

MOVE DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE

Revised Sidestep The “Sidestep” move is no longer activated with ƒ alone; veterans will notice that the system used prior to PES5 has been reinstated 31
Slow Dribble The “intermediate” running speed has been replaced by a slow dribble, which has many new applications 31
Backheel Shot This new context-sensitive move can be used to score some impudent goals. Our Shooting: Expert Advice section in the Coaching Manual features a diagram that 42
illustrates how to perform it
V-Feint This eye-catching new trick combines a drag-back with a sudden turn and burst of pace 51
Inside-Outside Trick This new move is exclusive to a tiny handful of “flair” players. We tell you not merely how to execute it (and how it can be used), but also who can perform it 52
Quick Feint Taunt opponents with this all-new stamp of the foot 53
Matthews Feint Use this excellent new trick to wrong-foot defenders from a stationary position 53
90-Degree Turn A new abrupt turn that enables players with a requisite 90+ Dribble Accuracy rating to suddenly twist away from onrushing opponents 53

NEW GAMEPLAY BALANCE

We asked legendary Pro Evo producer Shingo “Seabass” Takatsuka to Special Controls Button] to be the “trap”
explain some of the changes he and the PES6 team have made to the way button, so we removed the Medium Sprint
that this year’s update plays. To relate every single difference between PES5 from R2 because we felt it was confusing
and PES6 would take dozens of pages, so we’ve simply focused on some of for many players. This does not mean
the more interesting developments. If you’d like to hear more from Seabass, that the Medium Sprint is no longer in the
you can watch an interview with the man game, though. You will notice that if you
himself on the Guide Companion DVD. press Sprint button and run, players are
not quite as fast as they were in previous
Less fouls, more flowing moves: “One PES games; this is effectively the Medium Sprint now. There are exceptions,
of the biggest changes from PES5 to though. If you’re controlling a player noted for their ability to dribble at
PES6 is the referee, and how he detects speed, such as Ronaldinho and Giuly, they will still move very quickly if you
fouls. The team felt with PES5 that we hold the Sprint button down.
had to accurately simulate the number of
fouls in a real football match. We found Where has the big sprint gone? You have to tap the sprint button or direction
that this interfered with the gameplay in PES6, and so there are now fewer of movement rapidly to reach a player’s maximum possible speed with the
interruptions to the flow of each match.” ball at his feet. In the world of football, there’s no player who can regularly
beat an entire team with his dribbling skills alone. That’s why we’ve made it
All-new goalkeeper AI: “We’ve been working intensively on the goalkeeper more realistic. You’ll still notice a difference with real stars, but most players
AI. It’s now calculated in a more realistic way, and is much more true to with the ball at their feet are authentically slower than opponents running
life. Goalkeepers are now stronger in certain areas, but are still authentically without the ball.”
weak in specific scenarios; they can’t
always perform Superman-style saves. A A secret: “There is a hidden player
goalkeeper’s ability level is now much more statistic called “Cool”. It doesn’t directly
important. You will notice the difference affect gameplay, but if a player has it, he
between a stopper with a Keeper Skills will not lose his cool after scoring a goal,
rating of 95, and another with a rating and during the goal celebrations.”
of 75 – the latter will be more prone to
fumbling the ball, and will be less reliable.” Player abilities, and world-class skills:
“Player abilities of 95 or above are in
Influence of the World Cup on PES6: “When we watched World Cup what we call the “God Region”, and we’ve
matches during the summer, we noticed certain key differences between adjusted the stats so that there are now
teams, and decided to revise the game engine accordingly. An example? In fewer players with this level of proficiency.
PES5, the passing ability of teams didn’t vary too widely, meaning that even Henry, for example, is very special, and
a weak team could pass, pass, pass, pass and then make a shot. In the has a few abilities in this range, so you
World Cup, though, you could see that weaker teams passed much more can really notice – for example – his
slowly, and had more difficulty putting passing moves together – especially superior acceleration and technique.
when compared to better sides with a faster, more fluid style of football. The philosophy is that if a player has an
You’ll see this when you play PES6.” ability of 95 or more, it’s a real world-
class talent, and there’s a much bigger
Dribbling in PES6, and the removal of the “Medium Sprint”: “The main gulf in ability. As in real life, this only applies to a relatively small number of
reason was that we wanted the R2 button [Xbox 360: Right Trigger; PC: players.”

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 INTRODUCTION MOVES INDEX
INTRODUCTION

HOW TO PLAY
COACHING MANUAL

SECRET MOVES & TRICKS

This chapter examines every major move in PES6 (with additional “closing down”, we can only apologise in advance, and respectfully The following table is an at-a-glance guide to every move in the Coaching Manual chapter. It includes the button TACTICS & STRATEGIES
“advanced” techniques and tricks covered in the separate Secret suggest you consult your internet search engine of choice. commands for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and PC versions, and features page references that you can follow for MASTER LEAGUE
Moves & Tricks chapter – see page 60). The moves are divided further instructions. TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE
into broad categories as an aid to easy reference. The chapter is PES6 is, at its heart, a simulation: it’s all physics, artificial intelligence EXTRAS
designed to be used with the Guide Companion DVD. Ideally, you’ll and approximated muscle and sinew. Even Seabass and the Pro Evo
INDEX
watch the DVD to view examples of each move in action, study the development team can only speculate on how events may unfold at
advice offered in this chapter, then finally try out your newly acquired any given moment. For that reason, don’t expect this chapter to provide
skills on the pitch. a grand, unified solution for “beating” PES6 and winning every game CATEGORY MOVE PLAYSTATION 2 XBOX 360 PC PAGE DVD

by several goals: it simply doesn’t work that way. What we can offer, Defence Cursor Change i Change Player Button 23 A-1 INTRODUCTION

Even though this is a guide designed to hone the talents of experienced though, is a body of tips, tactics, tricks and techniques that will vastly Defence Sprint p+ƒ Sprint Button + ƒ 23 A-2
MOVES INDEX
+ƒ
Pro Evo players, we’ve taken every step to ensure that newcomers improve your Pro Evo play. No matter how accomplished you may DEFENCE
Defence Tackle/Pressing Hold q for your player to “home in” on Hold A for your player to “home in” on Hold Pass Button for your player to “home 24 A-3
can also learn about basic gameplay concepts and features. Each believe yourself to be, the following 44 pages have much to teach you. (Automatic) an opponent and automatically attempt an opponent and automatically attempt in” on an opponent and automatically DEFENCE: GOALKEEPERS
move description, even simple PES “staples” that veterans may barely to tackle/apply pressure to tackle/apply pressure attempt to tackle/apply pressure BALL CONTROL
glance at, is supplemented by helpful tips and advice. We do, however, This chapter employs tables to maximise ease of use. The following Defence Tackle (Manual) q to make a challenge/apply physical A to make a challenge/apply physical Pass Button to make a challenge/apply 24 A-4 BASIC DRIBBLING
assume a basic level of football knowledge throughout. If you are annotated diagram offers a simple overview of the basic information pressure pressure physical pressure
PASSING
confused by words and terms such as “drop-shoulder”, “nutmeg” or each one contains. Defence Call For Assistance Hold w Hold x Hold Shoot Button 24 A-5
CROSSING
Defence Sliding Tackle r s Long Pass Button 24 A-6
SHOOTING
Defence Clearance (Kick) w while a player is in possession, or just x while a player is in possession, or just Shoot Button while a player is in 25 A-7
before the ball reaches him (own half only) before the ball reaches him (own half only) possession, or just before the ball CORNERS
reaches him (own half only) FREE KICKS
Defence Clearance (Header) w when ball is in the air (own half only) x when ball is in the air (own half only) Shoot Button when ball is in the air (own 25 A-8 FREE KICKS: DEFENCE
half only)
THROW-INS
Defence Jockeying While defending, move with ƒ alone While defending, move with ƒ alone While defending, move with ƒ alone 25 A-9
when in close proximity to an opponent when in close proximity to an opponent when in close proximity to an opponent PENALTY KICKS
in possession in possession in possession OFF-THE-BALL
MOVEMENT
TACKLE (MANUAL) Defence:
Goalkeepers
Rush Goalkeeper
From Goal
Hold e Hold y Hold Through-Ball Button 27 B-1
TRICKS & TECHNIQUES
A-4 1
Defence: Direct Goalkeeper Hold i + e Hold +Y Hold Change Player Button + 27 B-2 STRATEGY CONTROLS
PLAYSTATION 2 Goalkeepers Control Through-Ball Button
FIXED CURSOR CONTROLS
q to make a challenge/apply physical pressure Defence: Goal Kick (From Hands) r or w + ƒ s or x + ƒ Long Pass Button or Shoot Button + ƒ 27 B-3
Goalkeepers REFEREES & EVENTS
2 XBOX 360
a to make a challenge/apply physical pressure Defence: Throw Ball q+ƒ a+ƒ Pass Button + ƒ 27 B-4
Goalkeepers
PC
Pass Button to make a challenge/apply physical pressure Defence: Goalkeeper Drops Ball Release ƒ, then press p Release ƒ, then press Release ƒ, then press Sprint Button 28 B-5
Goalkeepers
3 DIFFICULTY ++ EFFECTIVENESS ++++ 4
Defence: Goal Kick (Long Pass) r s Long Pass Button 28 B-6
Overview: This command instructs your player to make a challenge if the ball is within Goalkeepers
5 reach, or apply physical pressure to the man in possession if it is not. The timing of the
button press is vitally important Defence: Goal Kick (Short Pass) q A Pass Button 28 B-7
Goalkeepers
Execution Tips: You should always remember that successfully tackling with the
Pass Button doesn’t instigate a simple transfer of possession – things have moved on Ball Control Control Ball ƒ ƒ ƒ 29 C-1
considerably since the early days of soccer simulations. You may manage to knock it from
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in front of your opponent, but the ball won’t always automatically fall under your player’s Ball Control Control Airborne Ball Hold p and, if necessary, ƒ as your Hold and, if necessary, ƒ as your Hold Sprint Button and, if necessary, ƒ 29 C-2
control. You need to consider your angle of approach, the speed of movement of the ball player receives a high pass player receives a high pass as your player receives a high pass
and both players, the physical attributes of both players, and many other variables
Ball Control Control & Tap Ball Hold p + ƒ as your player receives Hold + ƒ as your player receives Hold Sprint Button + ƒ as your player 29 C-3
General Advice: Late in the match, a player’s energy level also plays a part in how well he
Ahead a pass a pass receives a pass
7 can tackle. As low stamina also affects your player’s Response ability, his reaction to your
instruction to tackle can be slower if he is tired (and more so if his is completely exhausted).
Ball Control Kill Ball Movement ü + ƒ as your player receives a pass + ƒ as your player receives a pass Special Controls Button + ƒ as your 29 C-4
Related Player Abilities: Defence, Body Balance and Response. To a lesser extent, & Turn player receives a pass
8 Marking and Covering can be influential, as they often ensure that a defender is in a
good position when you take control Ball Control Stop Ball & Face Goal Hold ü Hold Hold Special Controls Button 30 C-5

Ball Control Turn & Run Onto p + ƒ in direction of ball movement + ƒ in direction of ball movement Sprint Button + ƒ in direction of ball 30 C-6
Incoming Pass movement

Ball Control Shield Ball Leave ƒ in a neutral position Leave ƒ in a neutral position Leave ƒ in a neutral position 30 C-7
1 DVD Reference Number: This will guide you to the correct 5 Overview: An introduction to the move, technique or function
Basic Dribbling Dribble Ball ƒ ƒ ƒ 31 D-1
menu of the Guide Companion DVD. described.
Basic Dribbling Sidestep ü + ƒ at a right angle to the player’s + ƒ at a right angle to the player’s Special Controls Button + ƒ at a right 31 D-2
current direction of movement current direction of movement angle to the player’s current direction of
2 Button Commands: Instructions on how to perform the move 6 Execution Tips: Advice designed to help you perform each movement
for the PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and PC versions. move successfully. Basic Dribbling Slow Dribble 1 Hold ƒ and ü while moving in a Hold ƒ and while moving in a Hold ƒ and Special Controls Button 31 D-3
specific direction specific direction while moving in a specific direction

3 Difficulty: A relative indication of not merely how hard this 7 General Advice: Additional tips and tactics – for example, Basic Dribbling Slow Dribble 2 Release ƒ while moving in a specific Release ƒ while moving in a specific Release ƒ while moving in a specific 31 D-4
move is to perform in terms of button presses, but also how when and where a move can be most effective, or how it can direction direction direction
tricky it is to execute successfully during a match. be combined with other techniques to great effect. Basic Dribbling Sprint ƒ+p ƒ+ ƒ + Sprint Button 32 D-5

Basic Dribbling Sprint: Knock Ball While sprinting, press ƒ x2 in direction While sprinting, press ƒ x2 in direction While sprinting, press ƒ x2 in direction of 32 D-6
4 Effectiveness: A measure of how genuinely useful each move 8 Related Player Abilities: This explains which player abilities Further Ahead of movement or rapidly tap p to make of movement or rapidly tap to make movement or rapidly tap Sprint Button to
is. We’ll freely admit that categorising moves in this manner is and special ability stars govern the use of each move. a player knock the ball further ahead a player knock the ball further ahead make a player knock the ball further ahead
as he runs as he runs as he runs
a little arbitrary, but it remains a useful yardstick nonetheless.

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 First-Time Shots & Headers INTRODUCTION
When your player meets an incoming ball, the type of contact he makes travels towards him can change the style of kick or header used. This is
HOW TO PLAY
depends on his body position and orientation, and the speed and height of an expert-level technique, though: if you lack experience, you may find
the ball. These diagrams provide a rough approximation of where the ball that you often accidentally move your player out of position, or provide a COACHING MANUAL

must be for your player to perform the specified context-sensitive moves. defender with a clear run forward to make a clearance. SECRET MOVES & TRICKS
TACTICS & STRATEGIES
FIRST-TIME SHOTS & Tiny adjustments of your player’s position with the Special Controls
CHIP SHOT 2 MASTER LEAGUE
G-4 HEADERS G-5 Button (see Off-The-Ball Movement, page 49) as a cross or long pass TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE

EXTRAS
PLAYSTATION 2 PLAYSTATION 2
w+ ƒ to shoot, p when the gauge appears ƒ + w just before the ball reaches a player INDEX

XBOX 360 XBOX 360

x + ƒ to shoot, when the gauge appears ƒ + x just before the ball reaches a player Moving Player Standing Position Back to Goal
PC PC INTRODUCTION
Shoot Button + ƒ to shoot, Sprint Button when the gauge appears ƒ + Shoot Button just before the ball reaches a player Header Jumping Header Diving Header Scissor Kick Header Overhead Kick
MOVES INDEX
DIFFICULTY ++++ EFFECTIVENESS +++ DIFFICULTY +to +++++ EFFECTIVENESS +to +++++ DEFENCE
Overview: This chip shot type is generally much lower and hangs in the air for less time Overview: There are many different types of context-sensitive shots and headers that
players can perform from corners, crosses, long passes and free kicks. The vast majority DEFENCE: GOALKEEPERS
than the “Type 1” chip shot. As an additional benefit, the manner in which your player
shapes to shoot can fool goalkeepers into believing that you are attempting a standard of these are performed instantaneously (there is no power gauge), and are context
BALL CONTROL
shot on goal sensitive. Which move takes place depends on a number of variables, including ball
height, speed, player position, player speed, the presence of an opposing player, and BASIC DRIBBLING
Execution Tips: The timing of the Sprint Button press is critical: if it’s too late, your much more. Turn to page 43 for a visual guide to when each move is likely to occur
player will blast the ball instead. This can occasionally be a problem with players that PASSING
have a very high Agility rating. As they are more inclined to make immediate (or at least Execution Tips: With first-time shots & headers, the power bar rarely appears (and if it
quicker) kicks, the timing of the Sprint Button press can sometimes be tricky does, it has much less influence on the resultant kick). Far more important is the timing of CROSSING
the button press – generally, a quick tap just before the ball reaches a player is best – Scissor Kick
General Advice: If you select the “Type 2” option for Chip Shot 2 at the Button and the direction specified with ƒ. Equally significant is a player’s position in relation to SHOOTING
Collapsing Kick
Configuration screen, you can also perform this kick by rapidly tapping the Shoot Button both the goalmouth and ball. If the latter is above head height, he will attempt a header; a CORNERS
Related Player Abilities: Technique, Attack, Body Balance, Agility, Shot Accuracy, scissor kick, or stooping to head the ball is more likely between chest and waist height;
Shot Power, Shot Technique, Scoring , 1-On-1 Score below the waist, diving headers, volleys and toe-pokes are more frequent outcomes FREE KICKS
General Advice: Moving a player with the Special Controls Button before the ball FREE KICKS: DEFENCE
reaches him (see Off The Ball Movement, page 49) can enable you to manually engineer
certain types of shots and headers THROW-INS

EXPERT ADVICE: SHOOTING Related Player Abilities: Technique, Attack, Body Balance, Agility, Shot Accuracy,
Shot Power, Shot Technique, Swerve, Scoring , 1-On-1 Score , Middle Shooting ,
PENALTY KICKS
OFF-THE-BALL
Shot Aim 1-Tch Pass
MOVEMENT

Due to the bewildering variety of variables involved in every attempt Volley

TRICKS & TECHNIQUES
on goal, though, it’s near impossible to offer hard-and-fast rules on STRATEGY CONTROLS
when, where and how to shoot. One thing we can say, though, is that FIXED CURSOR CONTROLS
shot power and accuracy is greatly increased if your player has a slight REFEREES & EVENTS
run-up to the ball – such as while knocking the ball further ahead while
sprinting, or after any one of a number of dribbling techniques or tricks.

Rabona Shot Toepoke Volley Volley Sliding Strike Hidden Strong Shot Backheel Shot

If you‘re curious as to where the context-sensitive Rabona shot has

gone, worry not - it hasn‘t been removed. It can now only be performed
by players with a Weak Foot Frequency of 3 or less, and a 90+
Technique value. Only two players fall into this category: Malgani, the
number 10 of Classic Argentina, and Rivaldo of Olympiacos Piraeus.
To perform it, run parallel to and in front of the goal with either player, Favoured Foot
„strong“ foot goalside, and they will perform the unique Rabona when Another factor that you must take into account when shooting is your player’s dominant foot,
you shoot. and his Weak Foot Accuracy and Weak Foot Frequency stats. In the heat of the moment, even
the most quick-thinking PES6 expert will not have time to consider these, which is why a few
hours on the training ground with your favourite team can be hugely advantageous. Practice
Body Position shooting from various angles and ranges with each player, and see how the contact made
As with passing, players are (as a rule) most effective at striking the ball in the direction they are can vary. A player with high Weak Foot Accuracy and Weak Foot Frequency ratings will be
facing. The further away your aim is from, approximately, a 90 degree “cone” in front of a player, comfortable striking the ball with either foot; a player with lower ratings will go out of his way
the less powerful and accurate a shot will potentially be. If a player has high Shot Accuracy, Shot to use his preferred foot. If a one-footed player has the Outside special ability star, he may
Power and Shot Technique stats (and, ideally, the Scoring special ability star), he will be far more instead use the outside of his stronger foot to strike the ball.
proficient at shooting while running parallel to his opponent’s goalmouth, but the odds of even a
great player scoring are always reduced by facing further away from the goal.
Physical Pressure
If a player has his back to his opponent’s goal, the precision and pace of shots is vastly When a defender is in close physical proximity to a player, the potential power and accuracy
reduced. As in real life, the difficulty of twisting to shoot from oblique angles – even at close of his shots is reduced. The degree to which this affects him depends primarily on his Shot
range – means that the quality of contact will be lower, with the ball more likely to be scuffed Technique rating, but is also influenced by his Body Balance and Attack stats. If you are
harmlessly into a grateful keeper’s hands. Players with the Scoring star are much, much controlling a player with low Shot Technique, it can be better to try to escape your marker
better at turning to drill the ball into either corner, but only inside the penalty area. Unless before kicking, or pass the ball to a teammate in space.
you’re deep inside your opponent’s 18-yard box, a shot made while facing away from goal
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 USING THE DVD
Stationary player receives incoming pass Moving player receives incoming pass INTRODUCTION
In this situation, the stationary player receiving a pass can safely trap the ball, or If your player is in motion as he receives a pass, you have a different range of
options. Should you choose to trap the ball, or cleverly change his trajectory with HOW TO PLAY
choose to beat his opponent with varying degrees of skill.
subtle use of the powerful Super Cancel feature? COACHING MANUAL
C-4: Kill Ball Movement & Turn
SECRET MOVES & TRICKS
C-6: Turn & Run Onto Incoming Pass C-3: Control & Tap Ball Ahead
TACTICS & STRATEGIES
N-1: Leave Ball/Jump Ball C-5: Stop Ball & Face Goal
MASTER LEAGUE
INTRODUCTION N-21: Kick Feint 1 M-1: Super Cancel

R-3: Secret Ball Control Q-4: Leave/Jump Through-Ball TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE
S-1: “La Ginola” EXTRAS

If a picture paints a thousand words, One-two pass variations INDEX

When you initiate a one-two pass and see the instigating player make his forward 1-on-1 with stationary attacker
the guide DVD companion is the
run, you have a variety of options at your disposal. You can obviously play the There are many different ways to beat an opponent from a stationary position in
most knowledgeable and verbose Pro natural return ball, but you could also initiate a more involved team move… PES6. This section shows a mere selection of techniques – depending on your
Evolution Soccer 6 coach you could playing ability, there are many more. INTRODUCTION
ever hope to train with. With over 100 E-13: One-Two Pass
N-7: V-Feint MOVES INDEX
minutes of in-game footage – and E-14: One-Two With Lofted Return Ball
Drag-Back N-14: Matthews Feint DEFENCE
plenty of extras, too – it is designed N-6:
One-Two: Combination With 3 Players N-23: Chip Ball DEFENCE: GOALKEEPERS
to be an all-encompassing visual
One-Two: Combination With 4 Players N-12, N-3: Stationary Feint, Stop & Play BALL CONTROL
accompaniment to the paper guide
Q-6: Fake Turn 2
you hold before you. BASIC DRIBBLING
1-on-1 with attacker moving
If you are running at an opponent, you can use the following tricks to pass him 1-on-1 with attacker against goalkeeper PASSING

stylishly and effectively. The Acceleration, Dribble Speed, and Dribble Accuracy No matter the relative ability of the goalkeeper you face, attacking players have a far CROSSING
player abilities are hugely important in these situations. greater number of moves at their disposal in one-on-one situations… SHOOTING

COACHING MANUAL D-2: Sidestep G-4: Chip Shot 2

CORNERS

N-5: Quick Turn N-21: Kick Feint 1 FREE KICKS

While this guide aims to explain PES6 moves and gameplay concepts N-8: Marseille Roulette N-23: Chip Ball FREE KICKS: DEFENCE

in a clear and concise manner, it can often be hard to interpret (let R-4: Sprint: Diagonal Dash N-27: Fake Shot/Pass THROW-INS
alone perform) complicated, situation-specific button commands. This R-5: Step-Over Into Diagonal Dash R-1, R-7:
Immediate Angled Sprint,
PENALTY KICKS
Disguised Pass
is where the Coaching Manual section of the DVD is worth its weight OFF-THE-BALL
in goals – both scored and averted. It demonstrates all “standard” 1-on-1 with defender Wing play MOVEMENT
Defending can be hard work in PES6: you need to concentrate at all times, and With all good Pro Evo players appreciating the importance of restricting free space
moves and tricks in PES6, with PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 controllers experiment with different techniques to break up attacks. This section of the Situation on the wings, creating sufficient room to put in a pin-point cross or pass can be
TRICKS & TECHNIQUES

to the left side of the video display illustrating the correct timing for all Guide explores five ways to disrupt the opposing team’s march towards your goal. tricky. The following techniques are always useful in these situations. STRATEGY CONTROLS
button presses. There’s a slow-motion replay of every move after the FIXED CURSOR CONTROLS
initial performance, and you’re free to use the features on your DVD to A-3: Tackle/Pressing (Automatic) D-9: Quick Stop & Turn to Face Opponent’s Goal
REFEREES & EVENTS
Tackle (Manual), N-2: Backheel Turn
review the footage in any order or at any speed you please. A-4, A-5:
Call For Assistance USING THE DVD
D-3, N-10: Slow Dribble 1, Both-Feet Feint
A-6: Sliding Tackle
N-19: Step-Over Into Dash
A-9: Jockeying
N-27: Fake Shot/Pass
S-2: Body Check

Crossing Attacking crosses

SECRET MOVES There are more ways to cross than many Pro Evo players suspect. In this section, As a cross speeds towards its target, you’re not obliged to simply head or shoot the
we reveal which cross types can be most effective – and perhaps more pertinently, ball – sometimes, an alternative technique can be used to create an improved (or if
when they should be used. you prefer, more spectacular) goalscoring opportunity.
Using the same format as the Coaching Manual, this section of
the DVD acts as an accompaniment to the Secret Moves & Tricks E-1: Short Pass G-5: First-Time Shots & Headers
chapter. Even with assistance in video and text form, you may still E-17: Manual Long Pass C-2, G-5:
Control Airborne Ball,
First-Time Shots & Headers
find the difficulty of performing these moves rather extreme. For that F-2: Medium Cross
E-4: Header (Pass)
reason, it’s a good idea to watch each demonstration repeatedly F-3: High Arc Cross
E-8: First-Time Long Pass
until you’ve memorised the correct timing. Q-1: Hidden Low Cross
Control Player While Ball Is Airborne,
M-2, G-5:
First-Time Shots & Headers

BEAUTIFUL GOALS
During the creation of both guide and DVD, Piggyback’s Pro Evolution Soccer 6 team

SITUATION GUIDE scored literally thousands of goals. You can view (and perhaps derive inspiration from)
some of these in this ten-minute “Beautiful Goals” compilation.
The Situation Guide is designed to compliment the raw instructions provided Super Cancel to meet a cross, to jockeying an attacker in defence.
in the Coaching Manual and Secret Moves sections of the DVD, showing you While watching each situation, pay attention to the Coaching Manual and
how to use a variety of skills, tricks and techniques in real match situations. Secret Moves references (A-1, N-19, and so forth) that appear on screen.
We have chosen ten scenarios that players will frequently encounter in These link to the relevant sections of both guide and DVD, where you
PES6, and offer five “solutions” for each one. In each case we begin with can learn how to use each move and (with the paper guide) gain further INTERVIEW
the easiest, gradually working up to the most complicated (yet stylish) way inspiration on ways to improve your Pro Evo play.
In this section, you can watch an interview with legendary PES producer Shingo “Seabass”
to triumph in a particular exchange. By watching this footage you’ll acquire
Takatsuka, who provides insights into the creation of PES6 and the future of the series on
a better understanding of how effective certain moves can be, from using Let’s take a look at the ten scenarios featured in the Situation Guide…
next-gen consoles, and reveals how the 2006 World Cup influenced the Pro Evo team.

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Defenders INTRODUCTION

HOW TO PLAY
• As a rule of thumb, the higher a player’s current salary, the less • Generally speaking, players who are not at a participating Master NAME AGE HGT.* POS.**
GROWTH INFORMATION OVER TIME
NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES SPECIAL ABILITIES
INITIAL
17 21 25 29 33 Peak (age) WAGES
likely it is that he will join a club in a low Club Ranking position. League club (including unsigned young players and free agents) COACHING MANUAL
Chivu 25 184 CWP, CB, - - 83.5 90.5 89.5 91 (30) Defense 86, Stamina 87, Middle Shooting, 765
will be more likely to sign a contract, with the odds increasing as SB, WB Shot Power 87, Curling 87 Penalties, Marking, SECRET MOVES & TRICKS
Covering, D-Line
• The Club Ranking system is actually a contrivance designed to you climb the Club Ranking. However, you will still find that the best Iván Córdoba 29 173 CB, SB - - - 85 81.5 85 (29) Top Speed 90, Acceleration 96, Jump 99 Marking, D-Line 800
TACTICS & STRATEGIES
prevent players from signing too many high-profile stars in their first players – usually those with the largest salary demands – will be Samuel 28 182 CB - - - 84.5 81.5 84.5 (28-30) Defence 93, Balance 90, Response 90 Marking, Covering, D-Line 974 MASTER LEAGUE
two or three seasons. Even if you win a league and cup double in harder to sign until your club’s stature is very high. Essien 23 180 CB, SB, DMF, - - 85 89.5 87.5 89.5 (28-31) Stamina 94, Response 86, Centre 1,199
TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE
CMF Shot Power 86, Teamwork 88
your first year, you’ll still find that you only occupy a lowly position Terry 25 186 CWP, CB - - 84 84.5 84.5 85 (30-32) Defence 94, Balance 90, Positioning, Marking, 1,253 EXTRAS
in the chart. Don’t worry – it will rise eventually, especially when • It’s not a parameter you can actually see, but some players are Header 92, Jump 86 Covering, D-Line
INDEX
Nesta 30 187 CWP, CB - - - - 82.5 84.5 (30-32) Defence 95, Response 94, Outside, Marking, Sliding, 1,347
you enter the European cup competitions. greedy. These individuals may continually reject reasonable salary Teamwork 90 Covering, D-Line
offers in the hope of getting a better wage packet. When you Puyol 28 178 CB, SB - - - 86.5 84.5 86.5 (28-32) Defence 93, Stamina 93, Response 90, Outside, Marking, Sliding, 1,420
Jump 92, Mentality 97 Covering
• Signing star players while in Division 2 is not impossible, but it’s encounter a player like this, you can doggedly continue to offer the
*HGT. = Height (cm) **POS.=Position BASIC FACTS
generally prohibitively difficult. You can safely assume that most same amount, put forward an increased deal, or simply turn your
first-team members at bigger Master League clubs will not be at attention elsewhere. CREATING AN ML GAME

all interested in joining you (that is, on “zero stars”), and that only Midfielders COMPETITION STRUCTURE
inexpensive squad players will have a one-star or two-star rating. • Players unlocked in the PES Shop, including all members of GROWTH INFORMATION OVER TIME INITIAL TEAM MANAGEMENT
NAME AGE HGT.* POS.** NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES SPECIAL ABILITIES WAGES
“classic” teams (see page 156 for more details) will appear in the 17 21 25 29 33 Peak (age)
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
S.J. Park 25 175 DMF, CMF, - - 84.5 88.5 87.5 89.5 (30-31) Stamina 95, Acceleration 86, Response 86, Agility 86, Dribbling, Reaction, 350
• Use the Add To List option to add transfer targets to the List page. Non Affiliated section of the Search By Group screen if the Hidden SMF, AMF, Dribble Speed 86, Teamwork 88 Middle Shooting, Outside TRANSFERS &
This can save you the trouble of hunting players down again in the Players/Classics option is enabled. There will, obviously, be a mad WG, SS CONTRACTS
Lovre 24 189 CMF, SMF, - - 82 91 87.5 91 (29) Balance 83, Stamina 83, Short Pass Accuracy 83, Middle Shooting, Sliding 404
Search menus should they reject your initial approach. scramble for their services the moment the first transfer window AMF Shot Power 85, Technique 83 TALENT GUIDE
arrives, so don’t be tardy in opening negotiations with the best M‘Bami 23 172 DMF, - - 84 90.5 88 90.5 (29-32) Stamina 85, Acceleration 82, Agility 82, Passing 510
CMF Short Pass Accuracy 88
• Trade negotiations – only available if players have six months or players. Maxi Rodríguez 25 174 SMF, AMF, - - 81 87.5 89.5 92 (30) Acceleration 85, Shot Power 86, Dribbling, Reaction, 649
more left on their current contract, and play for a team in one of the SS, CF Technique 84 Outside
A. Smith 25 175 CMF, SMF, - - 84.5 93.5 92.5 93.5 (29-32) Stamina 87, Response 86, Agility 86, Positioning, Reaction, 681
four active leagues – are less likely to succeed than simple cash • During weeks 37 to 44, you are allowed reduce the Master League AMF, SS, Shot Power 87, Header 86, Jump 87 Scoring, Post Player,
deals. They can be worthwhile if your finances are low, or if you Level. If you are using the five-star setting and would like to scout CF 1-Tch Pass, Sliding
Mutu 27 180 SMF, - - - 90.5 86 87.5 (23), Stamina 85, Top Speed 88, Acceleration 90, Dribbling, 700
want to get rid of squad members that you rarely play. We strongly for interested stars without resorting to extended trial-and-error WG, 90.5 (29) Agility 86, Dribble Accuracy 85, Dribble Speed 88, Outside
advise against the use of loan deals, however. As you have to pay bids, you could simply reduce it for the duration of the transfer SS, Free Kick Accuracy 87, Curling 85, Technique 87
CF
for the privilege of this temporary arrangement, you’ll be far better window… De La Peña 29 173 CMF, - - - 86 89.5 90.5 (32) Short Pass Accuracy 95, Long Pass Accuracy 96, Playmaker, Passing, 714
served by picking up a free transfer in the Newcomers or Non AMF Curling 90, Technique 94 Centre, 1-Tch Pass,
Outside
Affiliated lists. • Last but not least, consider saving your position at the start of C. Ronaldo 21 184 SMF, - 87.5 93 94.5 90.5 94.5 (26-29) Agility 95, Dribble Accuracy 95, Dribble Speed 95, Dribbling, Tactical Dribble, 723
WG, Long Pass Speed 90, Shot Power 90, Technique 91 Middle Shooting, Outside
a Negotiation Period. While purists will consider this “cheating”, SS
having the option to return to the start of the transfer window if all Joaquin 24 179 SMF, - - 84.5 91.5 88 92.5 (28) Acceleration 91, Agility 90, Dribble Accuracy 92, Dribbling, Reaction 760
WG Dribble Speed 91
your negotiations fail can help prevent a frustrating half-season of
Del Piero 31 173 AMF, - - - - 87.5 88 (31) Attack 91, Dribble Accuracy 91, Shot Accuracy 90, Tactical Dribble, Scoring, 760
underachievement.

TALENT GUIDE
SS Shot Technique 92, Free Kick Accuracy 90, Side, Penalties,
Curling 91, Technique 93 1-Tch Pass, Outside
Van der Meyde 26 178 SMF, - - - 90.5 87.5 90.5 (29-30) Top Speed 86, Acceleration 89, Dribbling, Outside 774
WG Dribble Accuracy 88, Dribble Speed 87
A. Hleb 24 185 SMF, - - 86 88.5 84.5 88.5 (26-29) Acceleration 92, Dribbling, Playmaker, 833
AMF Agility 93, Passing, 1-Tch Pass,
Dribble Accuracy 89, Outside
Dribble Speed 95
C. Seedorf 30 176 CMF, - - - - 87.5 88 (30-32) Balance 90, Stamina 90, Tactical Dribble, Passing, 833
Buying players in Master League mode can be something of a Over the following five pages, we reveal some of the finest footballers SMF, Short Pass Speed 90, Shot Power 92, Middle Shooting, Centre,
AMF Technique 91, Teamwork 93 1-Tch Pass, Outside
lottery: you can never truly be sure that a player is a sound long-term your hard-earned can buy. As well as detailing the best established Rooney 20 178 AMF, - 89.5 93.5 93.5 92 93.5 (24-30) Balance 90, Stamina 90, Dribbling, Tactical Dribble, 876
investment until you study their development graph after a purchase. professionals (particularly those with room for future improvement), WG, Acceleration 90, Reaction, Passing,
SS, Short Pass Speed 92, Scoring, 1-1 Score,
There’s also the simple fact that the PES6 player database is absolutely we also highlight young players with massive potential. We’ve CF Shot Power 90, Middle Shooting, Outside,
Technique 90 Sliding
huge, which can make scouting for talent a time-consuming chore separated the players into categories for easy reference, with these
Joe Cole 24 175 SMF, - - 87.5 91.5 88.5 92.5 (28) Stamina 94, Dribbling, Tactical Dribble, 889
– especially if you’re determined to find a very specific type of player. ordered in accordance with each individual’s initial wage demands. Be AMF, Agility 92, Passing, Middle Shooting,
WG, Dribble Accuracy 93, Outside
aware that the latter will change as time passes – if you want to pick SS Technique 91
up future superstars at bargain prices, it’s wise to make your bid as Pirlo 26 177 DMF, - - - 92.5 91.5 93.5 (31) Dribble Accuracy 92, Short Pass Accuracy 96, Tactical Dribble, 921
AMF Short Pass Speed 87, Long Pass Accuracy 97, Playmaker, Passing,
early as you possibly can…
ESTABLISHED STARS Free Kick Accuracy 96, Curling 95,
Technique 95, Teamwork 91
Middle Shooting, Centre,
Penalties, 1-Tch Pass,
Outside

Goalkeepers Deisler 26 182 SMF,

AMF
- - - 86 84 87.5 (26-28) Long Pass Accuracy 94, Long Pass Speed 91,
Free Kick Accuracy 90, Curling 92,
Passing, Side, Outside 965

GROWTH INFORMATION OVER TIME INITIAL Technique 90

NAME AGE HGT.* POS.** NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES SPECIAL ABILITIES WAGES Riquelme 27 182 AMF - - - 89.5 87.5 90.5 (28) Dribble Accuracy 91, Tactical Dribble, 1,044
17 21 25 29 33 Peak (age)
Short Pass Accuracy 98, Playmaker, Passing,
Andujar 22 194 GK - - 84.5 88 87 88 (28-32) Balance 87, Response 86, None 377
Short Pass Speed 94, Middle Shooting, Centre,
Shot Power 81, Keeper Skills 81
Long Pass Accuracy 91, Penalties, Outside
Yohann Pelé 23 196 GK - - 85 92.5 89.5 92.5 (29) Balance 86, Response 86, 1-On-1 Stopper 384 Technique 93
Jump 84, Keeper Skills 84
Recoba 30 179 AMF, - - - - 88 89.5 (30) Dribble Accuracy 93, Long Pass Accuracy 90, Dribbling, Tactical Dribble, 1,127
Gomes 25 191 GK - - 85 91.5 89.5 91.5 (29-31) Defense 83, Balance 84, Response 93, Penalty Stopper 441 WG, Long Pass Speed 94, Shot Power 93, Passing, 1-1 Score,
Shot Power 84, Keeper Skills 87 SS Curling 95, Technique 90 Middle Shooting, Outside
Stekelenburg 23 194 GK - - 86 92.5 90 92.5 (29-31) Defence 83, Balance 85, Response 86, None 510 Beckham 30 182 CMF, - - - - 88 89.5 (30-32) Long Pass Accuracy 98, Long Pass Speed 95, Passing, Middle Shooting, 1,149
Shot Power 80, Keeper Skills 86 SMF, Free Kick Accuracy 94, Curling 98 Side, Outside
Reina 23 187 GK - - 86 88 85 89.5 (27) Defence 87, Balance 80, Response 92, Penalty Stopper 765 AMF
Jump 81 Xabi Alonso 24 183 DMF - - 87.5 87.5 85 88 (26-28) Short Pass Accuracy 90, Short Pass Speed 91, Passing, Middle Shooting, 1,149
Given 30 185 GK - - - - 88 88 (30-33) Defence 92, Response 96, Keeper Skills 93 1-On-1 Stopper 907 Long Pass Accuracy 94, Long Pass Speed 90, Centre, Outside
Dida 32 195 GK - - - - 90.5 90.5 (33) Defence 95, Balance 87, Penalty Stopper, 920 Teamwork 93
Response 97, Keeper Skills 88 1-On-1 Stopper Kaka‘ 24 183 SMF, - - 88.5 89.5 87.5 89.5 (29-31) Attack 87, Top Speed 88, Acceleration 90, Dribbling, 1,164
AMF, Dribble Accuracy 89, Dribble Speed 97, Passing,
Buffon 28 191 GK - - - 94 94 94 (28-36) Defence 97, Balance 88, Response 99, Penalty Stopper, 979
SS Short Pass Accuracy 87, Middle Shooting,
Agility 87, Jump 92, Keeper Skills 97 1-On-1 Stopper
Short Pass Speed 88, Technique 93 Outside
Cech 23 197 GK - - 92.5 93.5 92.5 93.5 (27- 32) Defence 93, Balance 91, Response 93, Penalty Stopper, 1,139 *HGT. = Height (cm) **POS.=Position
Keeper Skills 95 1-On-1 Stopper

Casillas 24 185 GK - - 87.5 88.5 86.5 88.5 (27-31) Defence 92, Response 97, Mentality 91, Keeper Skills 90 1-On-1 Stopper 1,219

94 *HGT. = Height (cm) **POS.=Position

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HOW TO PLAY

COACHING MANUAL

1 Player Guide: This page provides an at-a-glance guide to the strengths and weaknesses SECRET MOVES & TRICKS

of the 23 most important players in every squad. TACTICS & STRATEGIES

MASTER LEAGUE
2 Player Abilities: With every attribute detailed in an easy-to-read table, you can study TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE
each team to gain a better understanding of how each player can potentially perform on EXTRAS
the pitch.
INDEX

3 Special Abilities: As with basic player attributes, we detail each and every “special”
ability that players possess.
INTRODUCTION

4 Tricks: Certain players in PES6 can perform rare dribbling techniques and tricks, and 1 2 3 6 7 9 PES6 SUPERSTARS

these are highlighted here. Consult the Coaching Manual chapter for more information on NATIONAL SIDES
each move. CLUB SIDES

MASTER LEAGUE
DEFAULT

TRICK ABBREVIATION PAGE

Drop Shoulder DS 52
Both-Feet Feint BFF 52
Inside-Outside Trick IO 52
Cruyff Turn CT 53
90-Degree Turn 90 53
Special Curling Chip Shot CS 55
Elastico EL 54

5 Ratings: Taking all relevant abilities and special abilities into account, this section rates
each player in several key categories; see “PES6 Superstars” for a brief overview of each
one. An arrow pointing upwards denotes world-class ability; an arrow facing downwards
acts as a warning that a player is perhaps weak in that particular area of his game. Where
no arrow is present, you can safely assume (with all categories bar Set Piece Specialist)
that a player is at least reasonably competent, given his specific role in the squad.

6 Team Guide: This page offers tried-and-tested formations and strategies for each team,
including a wide range of playing tips.

7 Strengths & Weaknesses: This section highlights some of the most important attributes
and intrinsic foibles of each side, and offers insights on individual players, particular
areas of the team (such as defence, midfield and attack), and the strengths or relative
shortcomings of the squad as a whole.

8 Suggested Formation: The product of many weeks of careful testing; taking the strengths
and weaknesses of each squad into account, we specify a “balanced” playing system
for every team. Of course, selecting a formation in Pro Evo games is a highly subjective
decision; if there are aspects of the formation that don’t work for you, by all means make
adjustments to suit your playing style.

9 Alternative Formations: As discussed on page 73 of the Tactics & Strategies chapter,

we strongly recommend that you consider creating alternative formations that can be
assigned to Manual Strategy buttons. These “defensive” and “attacking” systems are
designed to be used with the team selection specified in the main formation diagram. If
you make personnel changes, it’s sensible to ensure that the selected players can adapt
to the different roles that each of the three systems may require they play in.
4 5 8 10
10 Tactical Settings: Adjusting the Back Line and Offside Trap options (see page 77 of the
Tactics & Strategies chapter) at the Formation Settings screen can make a big difference
to how your team behaves. We specify the ideal settings for each formation.

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HOW TO PLAY

COACHING MANUAL
PLAYER GUIDE TEAM GUIDE SECRET MOVES & TRICKS

PLAYERS STRENGTHS TACTICS & STRATEGIES

Description Maximising Potential Tips for Opponents MASTER LEAGUE

Maxi Rodríguez

Lucho González
Abbondanzieri

Mascherano

Leo Franco
Cambiasso
TEAM & PLAYER GUIDE

Riquelme

Coloccini
Burdisso

G. Milito

Scaloni
Saviola

Palacio
Crespo
The attacking players’ dribbling abilities are excellent Rely on dribbling more than you would with other teams to open When defending one-on-one, stay alert and don’t rush into

Heinze

Ustari

Aimar

Messi
Ayala

Tevez
Cufre
Sorín

Cruz
up the opposition tackles EXTRAS
The team’s passing game is extremely fluid and dynamic Take advantage of this to string together passing moves in the Limit the attacking instincts of your full-backs (and even consider INDEX
middle of the pitch and along the wings making them CBs). This will stop holes appearing in your
DF MF DF DF MF MF MF defence and make it harder for the Argentinians
Primary Position GK DF DF DF MF MF MF FW FW GK GK DF DF MF FW FW
MF FW MF MF FW FW FW
Height (cm) 186 177 178 182 173 178 178 174 182 168 184 188 188 176 183 176 185 182 170 170 170 190 175 Saviola and Crespo work exceptionally well together Get Saviola to link up with the midfielders. Crespo will run off Isolate Saviola by marking him aggressively. This will affect the
him, creating plenty of opportunities quality of his passes to Crespo INTRODUCTION
Favoured Foot R R L R L R L R R R R R R L R R R R R L R R R
Attack 45 62 68 58 75 70 75 81 83 87 92 30 35 62 63 63 75 73 82 79 84 86 80 Crespo is a very aggressive striker, always looking to pick up Take active control of him to put as much pressure as possible Keep a careful eye on his movement, and avoid playing square PES6 SUPERSTARS
Defence 86 93 85 82 66 78 79 50 52 42 40 85 80 86 84 74 63 71 45 49 43 49 40 loose balls and intercept passes between defenders on the opposition’s defenders balls across the front of the defence
Body Balance 84 81 83 80 71 77 75 74 82 80 88 80 84 81 85 80 81 79 72 81 89 83 73 NATIONAL SIDES
Stamina 65 81 86 80 93 86 92 80 77 80 82 65 63 83 82 87 84 83 78 80 85 82 83 WEAKNESSES CLUB SIDES
Top Speed 65 80 78 76 82 80 75 83 74 86 75 72 72 81 73 80 84 80 85 85 82 74 84
Description Minimising Risks Tips for Opponents MASTER LEAGUE
Acceleration 70 76 77 74 76 80 76 85 73 90 77 73 70 77 69 83 78 76 86 90 84 75 83 DEFAULT
Response 85 82 86 78 87 83 76 77 80 93 94 87 88 83 75 85 77 72 78 80 80 83 70 The Argentine defence lacks physical presence Play more aggressively than normal to avoid being overrun. Rely on players with good Body Balance and Header stats to
Agility 73 79 80 74 82 81 77 82 71 95 74 71 70 79 72 81 81 75 87 94 86 72 80 Increase your level of tackling upset them as much as possible
Dribble Accuracy 63 72 70 70 73 78 85 83 91 90 80 45 50 72 74 72 83 77 91 90 88 80 86
Dribble Speed 60 71 73 68 74 77 76 81 73 90 70 42 45 70 69 74 81 76 88 92 87 73 81 The team’s very attacking style of play tires out the players; The substitutes are very versatile and can play in several Wait until near the end of the game before unleashing devastating
their performance levels will drop during the last 20 minutes of positions, so don’t hesitate to make changes counter-attacks – the Argentinians will find it hard to cope with ARGENTINA
Short Pass Accuracy 65 72 75 75 72 82 89 76 98 73 76 43 53 76 71 69 77 74 92 78 80 76 72
a game them
Short Pass Speed 56 73 82 73 75 72 80 76 94 75 75 45 53 78 72 71 76 77 84 73 79 77 74 BRAZIL
Long Pass Accuracy 85 75 82 76 72 80 84 78 91 72 73 61 66 78 73 69 82 77 84 76 78 72 72
CZECH REPUBLIC
ABILITIES

Long Pass Speed 82 69 83 74 75 70 75 81 86 75 73 70 76 82 76 74 80 78 81 72 77 72 75

Shot Accuracy 45 62 67 62 67 68 75 81 83 82 95 43 40 66 66 62 74 73 80 77 81 84 75 ENGLAND
Shot Power 78 80 85 72 77 78 85 86 84 81 84 77 78 84 78 83 83 87 83 75 83 86 82
FRANCE
Shot Technique 50 68 73 68 74 65 73 79 81 86 96 41 42 67 70 68 73 67 81 80 86 84 78
Free Kick Accuracy 60 56 75 62 60 66 78 81 87 68 66 44 46 73 63 73 73 63 77 71 79 85 65 GERMANY
Swerve 55 52 78 64 61 65 77 78 87 66 68 42 40 70 58 65 68 66 78 74 78 81 60
ITALY
Header 48 85 85 84 85 68 81 69 70 73 93 40 38 80 84 69 70 70 72 67 68 85 65 DEFENSIVE
Jump 81 99 86 83 88 75 79 75 71 81 85 82 79 94 88 86 72 73 83 74 78 78 75 CF 9 IVORY COAST
Technique 59 75 76 73 75 80 85 84 93 85 88 45 52 77 74 72 81 74 92 85 87 82 80 BACK LINE: C NETHERLANDS
Aggression 70 58 68 63 86 60 66 80 75 90 85 60 63 65 64 65 74 75 78 88 82 72 84
Mentality 80 90 78 69 81 75 75 70 73 65 72 72 70 77 72 73 72 76 73 71 75 74 65 OFFSIDE TRAP: C SS 7
PORTUGAL
Keeper Skills 83 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 83 78 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 CF 9 SPAIN
Teamwork Ability 80 83 75 78 92 82 82 71 80 73 86 74 68 78 72 72 89 72 77 75 76 85 60 Crespo
SWEDEN
Condition/Fitness 6 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 5 7 6 5 6 5 4 4 5 6 5
Weak Foot Accuracy 5 5 5 6 5 6 5 5 6 5 6 4 4 6 5 6 5 6 5 5 6 7 6
Weak Foot Frequency 5 4 5 6 4 5 4 5 5 5 6 4 4 5 5 6 5 5 5 3 5 6 5 AMF 10
Injury A B A A A A A A A A B A A A A A A A B A B A A SS 7
Dribbling Saviola
CMF 19 CMF 16
Tactical Dribble
DMF 5
Positioning
Reaction
Playmaking LB 3 CB 15 CB 2 RB 6
Passing
Scoring
1-1 Score LMF 19 RMF 16
SPECIAL ABILITIES

Post Player AMF 10

Messi Aimar
Lines Riquelme BALANCED
GK 1
Middle Shooting
BACK LINE: C
Side
Centre OFFSIDE TRAP: C
Penalties CF 9
SS 7
1-Touch Pass
Outside
Marking
Sliding DMF 5
Covering Cambiasso
D-Line
Penalty Stopper
LB 3 RB 6 AMF 19 AMF 10 AMF 16
1-On-1 Stopper
Sorín Heinze
Long Throw
Drop Shoulder / In & Out DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS IO DS DS DS
TRICKS

CB 15 CB 2 CMF 5
Both Feet Feint BFF BFF BFF BFF BFF BFF BFF G. Milito Ayala
Rare Moves 90 90 90 90
LB 3 RB 6
Pace CB 15 CB 2
Stamina
Aerial Defence ATTACKING
Defence
BACK LINE: B
RATINGS

Tackling
Dribbling OFFSIDE TRAP: C
Marksman GK 1
Playmaker Abbondanzieri GK 1
Set Piece Specialist
Target Man
Two-Footed

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