FIFA 23: 4-2-2-2 formation - setup, tactics, player instructions FIFA 23 Guide, Tips

4-2-2-2 is one of the best formations in FIFA 23. Check out what tactics to set up, as well as what guidelines to assign to players.

Last update: 12 October 2022

On this page of the FUT 23 FIFA guide you can learn more about one of the best formations for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team: 4-2-2-2. We suggest what tactics you should choose, as well as supply what instructions to set for individual players.

The 4-2-2-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 2 offensive midfielders and 2 attackers. 4-2-2-2 is one of the most popular formations in FUT 23 due to its very high offensive power and considerable defensive capabilities.

• Tactics
• Player instructions

Tactics

Defensive:

1. Style of play: balanced
2. Width: 40.
3. Depth: 55.

Offensive:

1. Constructing Action: Balanced.
2. Chance Creation: Direct Passing.
3. Width: 60.
4. Density of sixteenth note: 6.
5. Corners: 3.
6. Free kicks: 3.

Player instructions

1. Forwards: balanced width of the game, run behind the backs of defenders, normal interceptions, stay in front.
2. Attacking midfielders: stay in front, steady runs to the goal, keep an eye on your position, normal interceptions.
3. Defensive midfielders: balanced defense, stay behind, normal steals, mid-cover, stay in position.
4. Central defenders: stay behind, normal steals, keep an eye on your position.
5. Side defenders: stay behind, normal steals, mixed attack, stay in position.