Middlesbrough is a prominent team in Dream League Soccer. Identified in the internal database with the ID 30 and the abbreviation MID, this club currently features an active roster of 31 players. Tactically, the team takes to the pitch using a default 4-1-2-3 formation, establishing its core playstyle for every simulation.
In terms of overall performance, the club boasts a global rating of 68 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 68, midfield control and distribution of 69, and an attacking capability reaching 66 points. These metrics are crucial for managers looking to climb the game's most competitive divisions.
On the pitch, leadership and hierarchy fall to Hayden Hackney, who wears the captain's armband. The responsibility for set-pieces is strategically distributed: Matt Targett takes charge of free kicks, while Tommy Conway is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Hayden Hackney from the left side and Matt Targett from the right corner.
The ultimate competitive tension for this squad is experienced in their direct clash against Sunderland. In this derby, Middlesbrough with its 68 rating faces off against the 75 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-4-2 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.