: Sometimes conflated with "pure" exhibitions of the sport, this tactical system—championed by Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels —allows any outfield player to take over the role of any other teammate on the pitch.
: The game removes traditional referees and offside rules to keep the pace fast and physical. It features a "Pure" shot meter that rewards perfectly timed strikes.
: Players such as Lionel Messi , Ronaldinho , Zinedine Zidane , and Eden Hazard are often cited as "pure" footballers because their impact is measured by their vision, dribbling, and ball control rather than just the final score.
