The 3-5-2 may be a bit weak in defense, but with the right setup and changes to tactics, while in-game, it can basically become a 5-at-the-back with wingers coming back. Players that can double up as both a Winger and a Fullback are perfect for this formation and will give users the versatility that the formation is so popular for.
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Using The 3-5-2 Formation In FIFA 23
To set up a 3-5-2’s custom tactics in FIFA 23, gamers will want to do the following:
Defensive Style: Balanced Defensive Width: 55 Defensive Depth: 65 Offensive Build Up Play: Fast Build Up Offensive Chance Creation: Direct Passing Offensive Width: 60 Players In Box: 4 Corners: 3 Free Kicks: 3
As with all team setups, gamers should adjust and tweak as necessary to complement their individual playing style. Not much will need to be changed from these 3-5-2 custom tactics, perhaps just a bit more width on the wings for players who like to use their wingers a lot.
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To set up a 3-5-2’s player instructions, gamers will want to do the following:
Goalkeepers: Leave as default Wingers/Fullbacks: Put on Come Back on Defense as well as Stay Wide Center Backs: Default Center Defensive Midfielder: Put on Stay Back While Attacking and Cover Center Midfielders: Put both on Get Forward and Stay Central Strikers: Put one on Come Back on Defense, put both on Stay Central
As with the custom tactics for this formation, gamers can adjust the player instructions on the 3-5-2 as necessary if they have players that call for slight changes or to suit their individual play style.
The 3-5-2 is probably better suited to more advanced players, or ones that don’t tend to take FIFA so seriously and stay away from competitive modes in favor of more laid-back, perhaps even offline game modes such as Career Mode.
FIFA 23 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
