When it comes to football, your training on the pitch is vital to the style of play you play and the strategy you play. In a single player or offline multiplayer game, you get an overview of the formation your opponent is using, and it's usually pretty easy to see what kind of approach they're taking.
Getting too many players on the front line of your attack and leaving yourself open for counterattacks while playing three in the back without adequate cover on the wings is begging your opponents to lead their attack on either side.
When it comes to training, there is no one size fits all, but some formations will work best depending on your playstyle. Just make sure you can adapt to the playstyle your opponent is producing.
Here are the best formations of FIFA 21.
4-3-3 (3)
FIFA 21 FUT Hub (in the menus)The ultimate tactic for playing against a team full of pressure and rhythm, this formation plays with the standard four at the back, two CDMs, a CM, wingers and a lone striker.
Playing with two defensive midfielders is a fantastic way to neutralize one of the most common tactics in the game, often involving very fast wingers pressing very high on the pitch, and using their pace to overwhelm a defense, or play a ball. across the end line which leaves a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. To further exploit this, players taking this approach usually don't shoot from a distance either and will try to pass the ball to players in the space around the box for easy rounding of the goalkeeper.
Using the Custom Tactics screen, you can order your defensive line to sit deeper, meaning the attacker has less space behind your defense to exploit, and as long as you stay upright, they will have fewer ways to break into your area. Likewise, having the two deep midfielders, preferably with a high defense work rate, packs your box with players making space more limited for easy tap-ins.
It's a much less aggressive tactic than what you typically see, but with a good playmaker in the center midfield you should still be able to move the ball forward with effect knowing the team is solid as well. a rock behind you.
4-3-3 (2)
Similar to the previous tactic, this formation uses the same alignment as the 4231, but with one of the CDMs pushed towards CM.
With a more powerful forward momentum, this will satisfy those looking for more protection for their defenders than a standard four, but want more engine for the future. It will still provide extra cover in the back, but is more effective against players who use dribbling and skill moves to make their way into the box through the middle.
It's also an effective tactic for anyone looking to play a more possession style, as the extra numbers in the middle of the park mean plenty of passing options. He can still be sensitive to players in a hurry, but the numbers will give you a better chance of successfully passing him onto your squad.
Most of the players you meet prefer to play very quickly, so this is particularly good at frustrating your opponent who might be looking to engage more players forward to get the ball back. This is where the gaps should start to widen and your two central midfielders can move into that space, which will hopefully get you scoring. It does take a lot of patience though, so if you prefer to shift the gears quickly, consider this next training instead.
4-2-4
With a busy frontline, the 4-2-4 layout is almost identical to a traditional 4-4-2, but with the two wide midfielders pushing towards the more forward winger positions.
If you are able to acquire two central midfielders with high work rates in attack and defense, and good quality full-backs to cover more advanced wide players, the attacking potential of this tactic may be. devastating.
The tactics aren't much different from a standard 4-4-2, but with the wingers further forward the game will make them do dart runs more often, and with smart players they can be very effective at exploit space. If you have at least an average defensive work rate for your winger, he should also put in more effort to come back and help his defenders lose possession.
Not only that, but there will be two attackers waiting for you in the middle. The forward position is one of the most stacked in the game for talent, with some fantastic picks in almost every league available. This means picking two forwards that complement each other, like a deep striker with a fast poacher playing against him, will provide you with the best way to score goals with your wingers.
5-2-1-2
In a more dynamic configuration, this formation uses three CBs, two wingbacks, two CMs, one CAM and two forwards.
This is one of the rarer formations, but with the right players, the overall capabilities of this system are incredible. A three-way center rear setup means more body against the backlash, rear fenders that can help the rear when needed but still descend onto the fender to provide support up front, while the rear fenders can help the rear when needed. Attacking midfielder provides the hook between the two central midfielders both at the top of the pitch.
The two central players would ideally need a high work rate in attack and defense to help at both ends of the pitch. They don't need to be the best passers because the player in the CAM position will provide the best forward momentum. The better their box-to-box skills, the more effective they will be.
Finally, all three defenders should be able to withstand most attacks by limiting space through the middle, forcing opponents to rely on wing play and forcing the decision to either take a risk by cutting inside. , or to attempt a cross. While headers are pretty powerful in this year's game engine, having three good center-backs should be enough to suppress the majority of crosses that come in when your winger can't.
