It has already been eight years since FC Online (FCO) launched. There is a common perception that the older an online game gets, the higher the barrier to entry. However, FCO is not as difficult as you might think. If you follow along step-by-step, you will find yourself eyeing the Challenger rank before you know it.

Today, we are going to talk about Tactical Training and Intensive Training. While we previously covered how to achieve tangible growth for each player through Training Coaches, Tactical Training and Intensive Training are systems closer to fine-tuning the detailed stats of your team and players. Once you have established the basic framework of your squad, you can use these training systems to further boost player performance.

Both Tactical Training and Intensive Training are growth elements that can be found in the Club House. While the names sound similar, their application methods differ. You can think of Tactical Training as a structure for selecting additional effects for the entire team, while Intensive Training is a way to add specific stats to an individual player.

Tactical Training is divided into Attacking, Midfield, and Defensive tactics, allowing you to grant additional stat boosts to players in specific positions under certain conditions. The effects vary by type, and at higher levels, you will need to choose whether to focus on the first or second half. Intensive Training is one of the ways to improve the players you own. If you want to increase a striker's speed, you can invest points into Speed or Acceleration. Both require TC to proceed.

In the past, these systems were difficult for new or returning managers to access because they required meeting conditions like a certain number of fans. Recently, however, accessibility has improved as Intensive Training, Tactical Training, and even Supporters can be used as long as you have the necessary resources. Rather than overthinking it, just understand the system and focus on gathering resources.

There is no single right answer regarding which stat effects you should prioritize through Tactical Training and Intensive Training. Every manager has a different playstyle and preference for specific stats. In particular, since Intensive Training is often applied based on a player's individual stat profile, it is difficult to recommend specific options.

However, I can answer the question of which one to prioritize. Since both training types use the same resource, TC, it is best to set a priority before proceeding. While you can get a partial refund of the resources spent, it is not a 100% refund, so you need to be cautious. TC is also quite valuable for beginner managers.

Personally, I recommend starting with Tactical Training. If your team is not yet finalized, players are likely to be replaced frequently, and returning points each time can lead to losses. Once you complete Tactical Training, the effects remain even if you change players or the entire team, which helps reduce TC waste. For reference, TC can be acquired through Sponsor Requests, the Training Coach DIY event's weekly boost, and various other events. If you are in the early stages, I recommend completing Sponsor Requests that reward TC. Don't forget that you can also earn up to 40k TC and SC through the FC Online x Chzzk collaboration event.

As mentioned earlier, Tactical Training is an element that refines the direction of the entire team rather than a single player. Depending on specific situations during a match, players in certain positions may see stat increases or improved condition. Since you can boost condition at levels 5 and 6 for all tactical categories, it is a good strategy to prioritize one position to level 6 before filling out the others.

Levels 1 through 4 also offer various options. You can gain benefits after corner kicks, free kicks, or substitutions, and stats can increase depending on whether you are winning or losing. Simply choose the items that best suit your playstyle to maximize your benefits. There is no need to overcomplicate it.

There is data that can help. You can check your recent match records in the Manager Profile on the official website. You can see detailed stats like scoring types or pass success rates. By referring to these, you can identify when you concede the most goals and consider which time period to focus on for condition boosts in your defensive tactics. If your style is to concede first and then chase the game, focusing on the second half is a good idea.

For reference, if you want to secure the condition boost effects for Attack, Midfield, and Defense as quickly as possible, there is a method: complete the tactical effects for each position up to level 6, then reset levels 1–4 to recover some TC. The level 5 and 6 effects will remain. You can secure the condition-related effects known for good feel, then fill in the early levels later. Of course, there is a slight TC loss upon resetting, so if you are not in a rush, it is fine to proceed slowly one by one without resetting.

Intensive Training is a system that allows you to further increase a player's detailed stats. While it is not designed to let you max out every stat, it helps highlight a player's strengths or slightly compensate for their weaknesses. For players you plan to use as starters for a long time, Intensive Training adds that final layer of polish.

When using Intensive Training for the first time, it is safer to enhance a player's strengths that fit their role rather than trying to force-fix their weaknesses. For strikers, look at stats related to scoring and movement, such as Speed, Acceleration, Finishing, Shot Power, and Positioning. For wingers, consider Speed, Acceleration, Dribbling, and Crossing.

Midfielders vary by role. For attacking midfielders, look at Passing, Shooting, and Dribbling. Central midfielders benefit from Short Passing, Long Passing, Balance, and Stamina, which relate to playmaking and work rate. For defensive midfielders, it is better to prioritize defensive stats like Strength, Aggression, Interceptions, and Tackling.

Defenders should focus on Strength, Marking, Tackling, Interceptions, and Heading. Fullbacks can also consider Speed, Acceleration, and Crossing alongside defensive stability. Goalkeepers should focus on dedicated stats like Reflexes, GK Diving, GK Handling, and GK Positioning.

However, these recommendations are general guidelines; in practice, I recommend checking each player's individual stat situation before proceeding. You can use the Intensive Training Calculator available on FC Online INVEN to find which detailed stats are most efficient for reaching a specific overall rating or to compensate for weaknesses. For reference, each player can generally improve up to 5 stats by +2 each through Intensive Training. Upon reaching +11 enhancement, you can train up to 6 detailed stats by +2 each.

At first, rather than trying to perfectly understand both Tactical and Intensive Training, it is better to approach them step-by-step. Start by choosing Tactical Training based on your playstyle and records. I started with defensive tactical training, but if you want to maximize your attack, you can choose to put defense on the back burner.

For Tactical Training, you can set condition effects by position as your primary goal. Once you have secured those, look into Intensive Training. The most important thing to remember is that both systems incur a TC loss if you invest and then reset. Even the method of resetting early levels after securing condition effects still results in some TC loss, so decide carefully.

After securing the condition effects for Attack, Midfield, and Defense in Tactical Training, you can look into Intensive Training. Start upgrading players you intend to use for the longest time. I recommend putting Intensive Training on the back burner for positions likely to be replaced when new classes are released or when salary caps are expanded.

Neither Tactical Training nor Intensive Training will completely change the fundamental tier of your squad. However, they are part of the process of refining a well-built squad, so there is no need to rush—taking it slow is perfectly fine.