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 28 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 65 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 65, midfield control and distribution of 65, and an attacking capability reaching 65 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 Will Keane is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Stefán Teitur Thórdarson from the left side and Robbie Brady 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 65 rating faces off against the 61 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-2-3-1 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.