What is the best formation for your team? | General tips Football Manager 2015 Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
It's hard to answer that question. It all depends on what players do you have and what is your preferred play style. If you want a balanced formation, then the best choice would be 4-4-2. If you hope that your team will score many goals, then choose 4-3-3, 4-5-1 or 3-5-2. For defense, the best formation is 5-3-2 or 5-4-1 - having five defenders usually guarantee than your defense line is tight. It all depends on what rival do you stand against as well - if you're playing with one of the league top teams, then it would be a bad idea to go with an ultra offensive formation. It mostly depends on your intuition. You must remember that every setting can be customized in tactics menu.