What formation do you use

[jyoung117]

Was wondering what formations everyone uses, I was considering running some variation of a 4-4-2 like a 4-2-2-2 or 4-3-1-2 for Arsenal, it's tough because they have so much midfield talent but I am not sure if I like just using one striker. Coming from Fifa so I haven't ventured into the different tactics settings yet so one striker may be really good since you can change how your team plays while in possession.


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[RonMexico1992]

Quote: Originally Posted by jyoung117

Was wondering what formations everyone uses, I was considering running some variation of a 4-4-2 like a 4-2-2-2 or 4-3-1-2 for Arsenal, it's tough because they have so much midfield talent but I am not sure if I like just using one striker. Coming from Fifa so I haven't ventured into the different tactics settings yet so one striker may be really good since you can change how your team plays while in possession. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use to be Anti two two strikers up front, because I just see it as old fashion and not progressive. But I recently played a lot with Juve who I was using a midfield diamond with Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba & Marchiso with Morata & Tevez up front and I loved it.

But no way I could every play a standard 4-4-2, thats so English football to me, and I think they are like 10 years behind the rest of Europe tactically, thats why they don't perform well in any European competition.

traditionally I'm a 4-2-3-1 kind of guy. either 2 CDM or 1 CM & 1 CDM playing next to each other with the CM being the more attacking player & CDM more stationary, with a CAM, LM, RM & Striker.

[jyoung117]

I tested out a 4-1-2-3 and a compacted 4-2-3-1 last night with Lyon and had a little more success with the 3 up top


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[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by RonMexico1992

I use to be Anti two two strikers up front, because I just see it as old fashion and not progressive. But I recently played a lot with Juve who I was using a midfield diamond with Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba & Marchiso with Morata & Tevez up front and I loved it. But no way I could every play a standard 4-4-2, thats so English football to me, and I think they are like 10 years behind the rest of Europe tactically, thats why they don't perform well in any European competition. traditionally I'm a 4-2-3-1 kind of guy. either 2 CDM or 1 CM & 1 CDM playing next to each other with the CM being the more attacking player & CDM more stationary, with a CAM, LM, RM & Striker.

4-2-3-1 is my preferred and fallback formation. I like having a CAM to help out the striker and a CDM to help out the back 4. Wide players to send in crosses if I have a target man or pinch them close if I have a fast attacker for the counter.

I really like 3 in the back though with either wing backs or 2 CDMs in front. That's my go to Italian formation.