FIFA 22 is the latest EA-developed football game. The game is similar to its predecessors (FIFA 21 and FIFA 20). However, it comes with a host of new features and modes, which include top-notch graphics. These latest features include HyperMotion gameplay, goalkeeper code rewrite, New Explosive Sprint for a whole new level of luring opponents and charging at full speed with the team, and new attack options and tactics for you to form the perfect crushing strategy.
Although, we won’t focus on these fascinating features but rather zoom on the most crucial part of the game — formations and strategies for both attacking and defending. Our principal focus would be on the best tactical positional lineups for attacking and defending in the game modes of FIFA 22, like
FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) and Career mode. So without any further ado, let’s leap into the football field (virtual arena) with an aim to be a G.O.A.T.
4-2-3-1
The first defensive formation on our list is the classical 4-2-3-1, which focuses on shutting out enemy attackers for good with its wide-range field cover and defense. This defensive formation is a good foundation formation in which you get a lot of support from your Central Defensive Midfielder (CDM) players due to the positioning and game designs. It would be even better if you assigned custom tactics to the CDMs.
If you already have a lead, shifting to this formation is the best move to win the game slowly and steadily. The only con this lineup has is that it would lack width without fullbacks being energetic, and it requires the midfielders to stay in the box and support the lone striker carrying the offense part of the formation.
4-2-3-1 Stats
Defense
- Defensive Style: Balanced
- Width: 50
- Depth: 50
Offense
- Build Up Play: Slow Build Up
- Chance Creation: Forward Runs or Balanced
- Width: 60
- Players in Box: 5
- Corners: 2
- Free Kicks: 2
4-3-1-2
The earlier one was an all-defensive and a first-class choice for defensive players. In contrast, here is an all-out attacking formation for players who like to play risky and charge ahead. This lineup is an all-attack to the core; hence it also allows midfielders to push and aid in the offense. In this formation, a central attacking midfielder (CAM) is always present to support both strikers. This formation builds up a lot of pressure on opponents, and courtesy of this mounting pressure, they make mistakes, which would allow you to score goals and nose ahead. This formation is one of the best early game formations made for FUT. The only disadvantage the lineup has is that it is pretty narrow and doesn’t cover much of the field width-wise if fullbacks and mid-fielders are assigned to help in the offense. This lineup is also highly exposed to opponent wingmen on the widths of the field, and they can turn the tables on you if provided with opportune passes. Following are the overall stats of the formation in terms of defense and offense.
4-3-1-2 Stats
Defense
- Defensive Style: Balanced
- Width: 55
- Depth: 50
Offense
- Build Up Play: Slow Build Up
- Chance Creation: Possession
- Width: 55
- Players in Box: 4
- Corners: 2
- Free Kicks: 2
3-1-4-2
3-1-4-2 could be operated both defensively and offensively depending on the situation and needs of the team. The formation is versatile and balanced. It could change its motives (from defense to offense or vice-versa) at any time. There is always plenty of covered ground where a CDM would be able to discover a counterattack at even a slight hint. The disadvantages of this formation are that wings could be left exposed if there is an immense workload on midfielders on widths. The striker and attack could also be isolated if midfielders don’t push forward to aid in the offense. Here are the stats of this formation.
3-1-4-2 Stats
Defense
- Defensive Style: Balanced
- Width: 65
- Depth: 50
Offense
- Build Up Play: Long Ball
- Chance Creation: Balanced
- Width: 65
- Players in Box: 5
- Corners: 2
- Free Kicks: 2
We hope that all you FIFA fans have grasped some new and valuable knowledge on how to ace this game. Further, to get an edge, you may also check out the official FIFA 22 player ratings. Good luck to you all out there in your games.
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