Best Formations EA FC 24

The best EA FC 24 formation isn't just a lineup—it's a game-changer, the secret weapon that can win matches and define champions. Whether you're navigating Ultimate Team or Career Mode, mastering the game's formations and tactics is the key to success.

Best EA FC 24 formations that can help you beat your rivals

Knowing the best EA FC 24 formations can completely transform your gameplay. It alters how you strategize, approach each match, and ultimately impacts your chances of success on the virtual pitch. Here are the popular options for each game style:

• 4-3-2-1
• 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow)
• 4-2-3-1
• 3-4-2-1
• 5-4-1

So which ones are suitable for which play styles? Keep reading and learn everything you need to know about the best EA FC 24 formations:

4-3-2-1: Unleash the front three

This formation boasts a solid midfield and a lethal attacking trio. Imagine this: one striker leading the charge, flanked by two pacey forwards. The key here is balance. Keep those midfielders covering the center, while your fullbacks play smart—staying back on one side and balanced on the other.

When you attack, it's a dynamic 4-2-4, but defensively, it's a compact 4-4-2.

Player instructions

• Left-back: Stay back while attacking
• Right-back: Balanced
• CM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking
• LCM: Cover center, stay back while attacking
• RCM: Cover wing
• CFs: Get in behind
• ST: Stay central, get in behind

Defensive tactics

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Width: 45
• Depth: 65

Offensive tactics

• Build-Up Play: Balanced
• Chance Creation: Direct passing
• Width: 45
• Players In Box: 5 bars
• Corners and Free Kicks: 1 bar

4-1-2-1-2 (narrow): Midfield dominance

Picture this setup: a diamond-shaped midfield with a lone striker supported by two attacking midfielders. Want control? Make those fullbacks stay back while attacking. The defensive midfielder covers the center while your central midfielders storm forward. Need width? Pick pacey center midfielders or set your fullbacks to charge forward and whip in crosses.

Player instructions

• Left-back: Stay back while attacking
• Right-back: Stay back while attacking
• CDM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking
• CMs: Get into the box for crosses, Get forward
• CAM: Stay forward
• ST: Stay forward, Get in behind

Defensive tactics

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Width: 40
• Depth: 55

Offensive tactics

• Build-Up Play: Balanced
• Chance Creation: Forward Runs
• Width: 40
• Players In Box: 70
• Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars

4-2-3-1: The balanced classic

This formation is the epitome of balance. Picture two CDMs shielding your defense, fullbacks staying back, and a central attacking mid calling the shots. Defensive prowess? Check. Attack potential? Absolutely.

This setup suppresses counter-attacks and provides a solid base for launching your own offense. It's a chess game on the pitch.

Player instructions

• Left-back: Stay back while attacking
• Right-back: Stay back while attacking
• CDMs: Cover center on both, Stay back while attacking on one, Balanced on the other
• CAM: Stay forward, Get into the box for crosses
• ST: Stay forward, Get in behind

Defensive tactics

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Width: 35
• Depth: 55

Offensive tactics

• Build-Up Play: Direct Passing
• Chance Creation: Forward Runs
• Width: 40
• Players In Box: 70
• Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars

3-4-2-1: The adventurous trio

Three at the back, but that's where the fun starts. This formation packs a punch with two attacking midfielders behind a lone striker. The key here is balance and timing. Keep those wide midfielders in check, making them come back on defense while maintaining width. The low defensive line ensures you're not caught off-guard by through balls.

Player instructions

• LM & RM: Come back on defense, Stay wide, Stay on edge of box for cross  
• CMs: Cover center, Stay Back while attacking, Stay on edge of box for cross
• ST, LF & RF: Stay Central, Get in behind, Stay Forward

Defensive tactics

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Width: 35
• Depth: 55

Offensive tactics

• Build Up Play: Balanced
• Chance Creation: Direct Passing
• Width: 50
• Players In Box: 6 bars
• Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars

5-4-1: Defensive fortitude

Need an impenetrable defense? Look no further. This setup screams a defense-first mentality. Picture a line of five defenders, supported by four midfielders, and a lone striker spearheading counter-attacks. But beware, this formation sacrifices midfield creativity. Your aim? Overload the wings, whip in crosses, and capitalize on set pieces.