The 4-2-3-1 has been one of the most popular formations in modern football for several years. In our FIFA 21 Formation Guide, we tell you what characterizes the FUT meta formation and how you best play it.

At the latest since the last FIFA 21 title update , EA Sports has screwed up the gameplay again and Patch 7 also changes a lot . The meta has shifted a bit due to a change in game pacing . After introducing you to the best formations , today’s focus is on the resurgent 4-2-3-1 .

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The 4-2-3-1 in FIFA 21

Compared to some of the most popular formations in FIFA 21, the 4-2-3-1 represents a more defensive variant. Here you only have a single forward at your disposal, but a full three ZOMs behind the front open up a lot of possibilities, while two defensive Midfielders provide the necessary stability in defence.

The 4-2-3-1 is one of the most balanced formations in the game and is also enjoying enormous popularity with FIFA pros again, as you create many chances with this formation and are still compact at the back.

The tactics for the 4-2-3-1

To be successful with this one-forward formation, individual tactics are key. Here, too, we provide you with our settings to try out, but you should adapt them to your playing style as you wish.

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Width: 5-6
• Depth: 6-7
• Offensivstil: Langer Ball
• Width : 5-6
• Players in the penalty area: 5
• Corners : 3
• Free kicks: 2

With the balanced alignment, your defenders are compact and do not play too aggressively against the ball. This minimizes the risk of running into a counterattack and creating too much space for your opponent.

The offensive tactic long ball is particularly suitable if you have fast strikers in your ranks. This allows your midfielders to overcome the center of the field in the shortest possible time and release the striker (and your three ZOMs).

The instructions for the 4-2-3-1

The instructions for your players are just as important. However, in order to use the 4-2-3-1 formation effectively, you need to field the right players. Here the line-up places certain demands on your actors.

• Full-back: High speed, good passing and physique values
• Defensive Midfield: A defensive ZDM with good defense and passing stats, an offensive ZDM with decent defensive stats and good stats on offense (shooting and passing)
• Outer ZOMs: Fast wingers with a Tempo value of 90 or more are recommended here
• Medium ZOM: The classic playmaker with good pace but outstanding shooting, passing and dribbling stats
• Striker: High speed, good shooting and dribbling values ​​(high physique is also an advantage)

EarlyGame Tip: To really use the 4-2-3-1 effectively, build your squad in a formation that relies on wingers. Here, for example, the 4-4-2 or 4-3-3-3 are recommended in all variants. Then you can use the individual tactics to make the instructions for the 4-3-2-1 without your team chemistry suffering as a result.

The player instructions:

• Full -back: Stay behind when attacking
• Defensive ZDM: Block pass paths, stay behind when attacking, cover the middle
• Defensive ZDM (offensive): deliver pass paths, cover the middle
• Outer ZOMs: For crosses into the penalty area, strengthen defense
• Medium ZOM: Balanced defense
• Striker: Pull outward

Why do we let the striker pull wide? This gives your middle ZOM the opportunity to go more on the offensive. The striker ties the central defenders to him, creating a gap for your ZOM to play into – creating extra scoring chances.

FIFA 22 – FUTs

What could be cooler than just relaxed gaming and doing some sofa sports on the side? In FIFA 22, the player is on the move fast, but without getting sore muscles. With the Ultimate Team Event cards, the collecting instinct is now also satisfied. However, the FUT Heroes keep creeping into my mind, so here are the best Ultimate Team Event cards that are definitely worth adding to your collection.

Heroes cards selected by EA for top qualities

Admittedly, the FUT heroes will cost quite a bit of coin, but it turns out that EA has once again brought some top-class players into the game when it comes to selection. As a collector and hunter, it’s an added attraction for FIFA gamers to now include their own favorite heroes in the portfolio and benefit from their individual skills. Both in the game and in team building, the FUTs will revolutionize the game once again.

EA SPORTS FC: FIFA GAME SERIES TO BE CONTINUED UNDER NEW NAME

Of course, the soccer simulation game series will not be discontinued completely. After FIFA 23, EA will relaunch the game under the name EA Sports FC and market it independently. Old FIFA hares should now become quite an ear, after all, the EA Sports Football Club used to be a part of the actual game for years. A lot of playing was rewarded, points could be collected and items, boosts or balls for the individual game modes could be unlocked.

In this context, there could also be a complete revolution of the classic game. There is a heated discussion in the FIFA community about whether the game, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2023, will be free-to-play. This option is said to be on the table for the game makers from EA, because: It seems that EA earns most of its money with the purchases of FIFA Points in the game mode Ultimate Team and not with the sale of the game itself.

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