In the past, 4-4-2 was a staple of FIFA 23 Coins English clubs as other teams enjoyed success with 3-5-2. This was before 4-2-3-1 became popularized by teams like Barcelona and Spain, but which formation is the most effective for FIFA?

To help you succeed on playing the game of your dreams, GOAL takes a look at the top formations for FIFA 23. The 4-2-3-1 formation is one of the most popular formations used in FIFA. In almost every iteration of the game, it has been used by professional players as their primary choice, because of the strength in attacking and defensive that it can bring.

The formation employs three CAMS, but the LAM/RAM function as LM/RMs. Therefore, it plays much like a traditional 4-4-1-1 and allows you to play either wide or narrow.

The defensively-oriented 4-2-3-1 is extremely compact. Two holding CDMs that give you security and stability. The formation is easily adaptable with the addition of "balanced" or "get ahead instructions on the CDM you can have the player be more aggressive or more reserved.

The formation has teams defend with a 4-5-1 formation, where the CAM is slightly higher than other formations like the 4-4-2, hence why it is the favorite choice of many players in order for closing out games and still maintain an offensive threat.

The 4-4-2 is probably the most balanced formation FIFA 23. This strategy employs two strikers, which makes it somewhat more aggressive than the 4-2-3-1. However, it is at the expense of the absence of FUT 23 Coins for sale a camera.