Formations in FIFA 19 FIFA 19 Guide and FUT Tips
Last update: 26 September 2018
The right team setting is the key to success, so it's worth spending some time finding the right formation for your own style of play. By testing a few team settings you will be able to find out if, for example, you are more interested in the ability to quickly play the ball between central players, or if you feel better with two winged players, who are able to perform dangerous crossings. Below you will find a list of most popular formations that may be useful when setting up your own squad.
3-5-2 Formation
The 3-5-2 formation consists of 3 central defenders, 5 midfielders and 2 central strikers. Setting up a team in this way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. There are many arguments in favour of such a team setup.
Density in the middle of the field
The dense play in the middle of the field creates many opportunities to play the ball, which translates into a greater number of situations, which may end up with a shot on the opponent's goal box.
Solid defense
3 defenders and 5 additional midfielders are able to defend access to your goal box in the most dangerous areas. This number of players will make it difficult for the opponent to play the ball in the middle of the pitch.
Various attack options
Having 2 strikers translates into more dangerous sub-goal box situations. In this setting, an attacker will never be alone and can count on the help of a teammate.
Throw ins
A higher number of players in the middle of the pitch creates an advantage when performing throw ins from the side sector of the pitch. This can lead to more dangerous under-goal box situations.
Attention to the wings!
Setting 3-5-2 unfortunately leaves a lot of space on the wings which can be used by the opponents for a counter-attack.
4-2-3-1 Formation
The 4-2-3-1 formation consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 1 offensive midfielder, 2 winged midfielders and 1 striker. Setting up the team in this way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. There are many arguments in favour of such a team setup.
Balanced setting
The 4-2-3-1 formation allows you to control all areas of the pitch, good organization of defense, as well as a quick transition to counter-attack after retrieving the ball. It is difficult to avoid players by passing the ball and the opponent will have to work hard to fight for a more dangerous situation.
Density in the middle of the field
The density of the middle part of the field creates many opportunities to play the ball, which translates into a greater number of situations, which may end up with a shot on the opponent's goal box.
Good ball play
Three midfielders in the middle of the pitch offer many opportunities to play the ball. Thanks to this solution you will be able to stay on the ball longer.
Many possibilities of attack
Due to the fact that this formation has up to 4 players set offensively, you have the possibility to carry out various attacks on the opponent's goal box.
Lonely attacker
Due to the fact that a formation has only 1 striker, he is often isolated and has to deal with the sub-goal box situation. On the other hand, the attacker always operates on half of the opponent, so that you have the opportunity to pass the ball to him immediately when you manage to retrieve the ball from the opponent.
4-2-2-2 Formation
The 4-2-2-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 2 winged midfielders and 2 strikers. Setting up a team in this way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. There are many arguments in favour of such a team setup.
Pressing
This team setting forces the opponent to stay as far away from your goal box as possible. Your players will be able to put pressure on your opponent from the very beginning of the action, which may force him to make a mistake.
Various possibilities of attack
Due to the fact that this formation has as many as 4 offensive players, you can carry out various attacks on the opponent's goal.
Strikers
Having two strikers ensures that the attacking player will never be alone and can count on the support of a teammate.
Large gap in the middle of the field
The 4-2-2-2 setting has one major drawback, namely a very large gap in the middle of the field, which can be exploited by the opponent.
4-1-2-1-2 Formation
The 4-1-2-1-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 1 defensive midfielder, 3 offensive midfielders and 2 attackers. Setting up a team in such a narrow way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. There are many arguments in favour of such a team setup.
Tempo
The proximity of 4 midfielders makes it very easy to find a quick pass in the attack, which translates into the speed of the action.
Robust central defensive line
The density of the centre of the field makes it difficult for the opponent to distribute the action in this sector of the pitch.
Strikers
Having two strikers will ensure that the attacking player will never be alone and can count on the support of a teammate.
Lack of width
Such a narrow formation setting means that there is not much space between the players in the middle of the field, which translates into the schematic nature of the actions played.
Lots of space on the sides
The narrow positioning of the players leaves a lot of space in the side sectors of the pitch, so you don't have a winger that can efficiently perform crossings.
4-4-2 Formation
The 4-4-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 strikers. Setting up a team in this way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. There are many arguments in favour of such a team setup.
Pressing
This team setting forces the opponent to stay as far away from your goal box as possible. Your players will be able to put pressure on your opponent from the very beginning of the action, which may force him to make a mistake.
Strikers
Having two strikers who can cooperate will get you a lot more shooting situations, and thus a greater possibility of scoring a goal.
Long distance between players
A long distance between the players may make it difficult to perform a quick play, which translates into the speed of ball play.
Smaller number of midfielders
A smaller number of midfielders will make it difficult to control the central field of the football pitch.