FUT 22: Formation 4-2-2-2 - details, tactics FIFA 22 guide, tips
On this page we describe the 4-2-2-2 formation, one of the best formations in FUT 22.
Last update: 14 October 2021
On this page of the guide to the FUT 22 mode in FIFA 22 you'll find a detailed description of one of the best, most effective formations in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team: 4-2-2-2. We suggest what tactical settings you should choose for each game plan and what kind of instructions you should direct to specific players.
The 4-2-2-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 2 side midfielders and 2 strikers. The 4-2-2-2 is one of the most popular formations in FUT 22 due to its very high offensive power and decent defense.
Defensive game plan
You can use the defensive game plan when you have a 1 or 2 point lead and don't want to take any risks, with around 30 minutes of the match left. This plan allows you to play safely while still being able to perform effective attacks.
Defensive play:
- Defence playstyle: balanced;
- Width: 50;
- Depth: 50.
Offensive play:
- Action construction: balanced;
- Creating opportunities: balanced
- Width: 50;
- Players in box: 4 bars;
- Corner kicks: 1 bar;
- Free kicks: 1 bar.
Instructions:
- Centre defenders: stay back while attacking, normal interceptions;
- Side defenders: balanced attack, normal interceptions, jumping in;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, stay back, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, balanced offense, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Side midfielders: stay in front, balanced crossing runs, defend the position, normal interceptions;
- Strikers: balanced width of play, get behind defenders, normal interceptions, stay in front.
Attacking game plan
The attacking game plan is useful when the match ends in about 30 minutes and the opponent scored one more goal than you. You should know that the attacking game plan tires out your players faster.
Defensive play:
- Defence playstyle: balanced;
- Width: 50;
- Depth: 50.
Offensive play:
- Constructing actions: long balls;
- Creating opportunities: balanced;
- Width: 50;
- Players in box: 6 bars;
- Corner kicks: 1 bar;
- Free kicks: 1 bar.
Instructions:
- Centre defenders: stay back while attacking, normal interceptions;
- Side defenders: balanced attack, normal interceptions, jumping in;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, stay back, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, balanced offense, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Side midfielders: stay in front, balanced crossing runs, defend the position, normal interceptions;
- Strikers: balanced width of play, get behind defenders, normal interceptions, stay in front.
Ultra Offensive game plan
This game plan is used when the match ends in a few minutes and the opponent still has a score advantage. It's important to know that the ultra offensive game plan drains your players' stamina very quickly and makes you vulnerable to counters if you lose the ball.
Defensive play:
- Defensive playstyle: constant pressing;
- Width: 50;
- Depth: 100.
Offensive play:
- Constructing actions: quickly constructing actions;
- Creating opportunities: running forward;
- Width: 40;
- Players in box: 5 bars;
- Corner kicks: 1 bar;
- Free kicks: 1 bar.
Instructions:
- Centre defenders: stay back while attacking, normal interceptions;
- Side defenders: balanced attack, normal interceptions, jumping in;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, stay back, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Defensive midfielder: balanced defense, balanced offense, normal interceptions, defend the position, cover the middle;
- Side midfielders: stay in front, balanced crossing runs, defend the position, normal interceptions.