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Using The 4-2-3-1 Formation

Gamers who use the 4-2-3-1 formation in FIFA 23 will find that they have a lot of different attacking options, which may tempt them into matching that with the custom tactics and player instructions. This formation can be set up as Narrow or Wide, depending on what the gamer feels most comfortable with.

This formation is meant to play with a bit of versatility, with gamers expected to have an attacking style they mostly use while sporadically incorporating other attack maneuvers.

Largely, the custom tactics that come as the default with the formation can be left alone. It’s not advised that players change too much of this, as making big changes can quickly throw off how a formation is meant to be played, leading to much less success during games. Some of the best teams to use on FIFA 23 Online Seasons use the 4-2-3-1 formation, showing how formidable and well-known it is around the globe.

Generally, the offensive and defensive positioning should be on the attacking side, without throwing players massively deep into the pitch or high.

For custom tactics with the 4-2-3-1 formation, gamers should make sure this is:

Defensive Style: Balanced Defensive Width: 45-50 Defensive Depth: 50 Offensive Build Up Play: Balanced Offensive Chance Creation: Forward Runs or Direct Passing Offensive Width: 60 Players In Box: 5 Corners: 2 Free Kicks: 2

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As for player instructions, gamers using the 4-2-3-1 formation should do the following:

GK and Center Backs: Leave alone Full Backs: Put both on Stay Back While Attacking Midfielders: Put on Cover Center for both and put Stay Back While Attacking on the more defensive midfielder Wingers: Put both on Get Into The Box For Cross Attacking Midfielder: Put Get Into The Box For Cross and Stay Forward on Striker: Put on Get In Behind and Stay Forward

As with any formation setup, gamers should play around and make any slight adjustments necessary to match their individual play style. This can take some time to learn though, and gamers shouldn’t want to change too much from the above setup. Some of the best teams in FIFA 23’s Career Mode can be adjusted into a 4-2-3-1 formation if they don’t already utilize it.

FIFA 23 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.