Preston (Preston North End) is a prominent team in Dream League Soccer. Identified in the internal database with the ID 35 and the abbreviation PRE, this club currently features an active roster of 27 players. Tactically, the team takes to the pitch using a default 3-5-2 formation, establishing its core playstyle for every simulation.
In terms of overall performance, the club boasts a global rating of 66 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 66, midfield control and distribution of 66, 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 Ben Whiteman, who wears the captain's armband. The responsibility for set-pieces is strategically distributed: Ben Whiteman takes charge of free kicks, while Milutin Osmajić is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Alfie Devine from the left side and Ben Whiteman from the right corner.
The ultimate competitive tension for this squad is experienced in their direct clash against Blackpool. In this derby, Preston with its 66 rating faces off against the 63 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-2-3-1 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.