FUT 22: Formation 4-3-2-1 - details, tactics FIFA 22 guide, tips
On this page we describe the 4-3-2-1 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: 4-3-2-1. We suggest what tactical settings you should choose for each game plan and what kind of instructions you should direct to specific players.
The 4-3-2-1 formation is one of the most common formations in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. It consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 1 offensive midfielder, 2 side midfielders and 1 striker. The main advantage this formation provides is allowing you to play the ball between narrowly positioned midfielders. Two defensive midfielders bolster the defense and intercept the ball.
Universal game plan
You can use this game plan throughout the entire match, If you want to add some more offense into the game plan you could opt for the 4-4-2 formation or the 4-2-3-1 formation we've described on separate pages of the guide.
Defensive play:
- Defence playstyle: balanced;
- Width: 45;
- Depth: 45.
Offensive play:
- Action construction: patient preparation;
- Creating opportunities: possession;
- Width: 45;
- Players in box: 6 bars;
- Corner kicks: 2 bars;
- Free kicks: 2 bars.
Instructions:
- Centre defenders: stay back while attacking, normal interceptions;
- Side defenders: stay back, normal interceptions, circulate, defend the position;
- Central defensive midfielders : balanced defense, stay back, normal interceptions, cover the middle, defend the position;
- Central offensive midfielder: return to defense, get into the box for cross, stick to position, normal interceptions;
- Side midfielders: basic defensive support, get into the box for cross, stick to position, normal interceptions;
- Striker: balanced width of play, get behind defenders, normal interceptions, basic defensive support.