Form, TSI and Performance
In-depth data analysis to predict real performance.
1. Form: Player Mood and its Impact
Form has nothing to do with physical fitness or training levels; instead, it reflects the player's current situation (their "mood") which allows or prevents them from reaching their full potential.
Current Form (Visible)
This is the value seen on the player's page and what is directly applied to match calculations. The maximum level of form is Excellent.
Background Form (Hidden)
This is an invisible value that current form moves toward each week during training. The change isn't instant; current form shifts in steps toward background form over several weeks.
Factors Influencing Background Form:
- Minutes Played: Playing at least one match per week is the most critical factor for maintaining good background form.
- Training Intensity: The higher the intensity (ideally 100%), the better the overall form will be.
- Coach Level: A better coach improves the likelihood of maintaining high background form.
- Support Staff: Both assistant coaches and the "Form Coach" specialist help increase this value.
2. TSI (Total Skill Index)
TSI is a composite measurement of a player's skills, but it can be misleading if not analyzed carefully. It is influenced by all skills, especially form, stamina, and age.
Practical Use of Data:
Sublevels
Used to predict if a player is close to leveling up. If TSI is unusually high for their form, the "decimals" are likely near the next level.
Injuries
When a player gets injured, TSI drops sharply. Comparing pre- and post-injury TSI helps calculate if a "+2" is actually 2.1 or 2.9 weeks.
Opponent Analysis
Even without seeing opponent skills, their TSI and form allow you to estimate their true level of play (reverse engineering).
3. Current Performance: Stars vs. Ratings
Form as a Multiplier
An "Excellent" skill player in "Wretched" form usually performs worse than an "Acceptable" player in "Solid" form. Form dictates how much skill is actually applied.
Team Ratings
This is the truly important data. They are divided into sublevels (very low, high, etc.) and determine the outcome of every action on the pitch.
Performance Stars
These only indicate individual performance in a position. Useful for comparing your own players, but they don't measure collective strength.
Contribution Loss: If you play three central midfielders, they suffer efficiency loss due to "crowding." This drop is not visible in individual stars, but it does lower the team's global midfield rating.