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EA FC 24 Ultimate Team: Exploring The Best Formations

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EA FC 24 Ultimate Team: Exploring The Best Formations

Looking for the best formations to dominate EA FC 24 Ultimate Team? We've got you covered!

Selecting the right EA FC 24 formations can be a game-defining move. Do you want to control the game just like Pep Guardiola's Manchester City or Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid? If you do, then we recommend taking a look at the best formations for EA FC 24 Ultimate Team , alongside custom tactics instructions.

How To Change Formations On EA FC 24 Ultimate Team

Before we get to the formations, let's cover something absolutely basic. If you are still not sure how you can switch between formations, all you need to do is go to the Ultimate Team squad and then click the left analog stick of your controller. PlayStation users, look for the L3 button, while Xbox players must use the LS one. The “squad options” menu will pop up, with “formation choice” at the top of the menu. Scroll through various formations and choose the one that you want to play with.

EA FC 24 Ultimate Team: Best Formations

Here are the best EA FC 24 Ultimate Team formation picks in the current meta:

4-2-3-1

Many gamers have lauded the 4-2-3-1 as the optimal formation for EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. Its strength lies in the perfect balance it strikes between attack and defense. In this setup, you will deploy two CDMs, who will shelter your backline. In terms of attack, a creative number 10 plays a pivotal role, further bolstered by the reliable presence of the defensive midfielders. Additionally, with two wingers and a striker in your arsenal, you will have formidable firepower up front.

If you're facing challenges either offensively or defensively, our suggestion is to go with the 4-2-3-1 formation. By honing your skills with these tactics, you'll find it simpler to build confidence before moving on to a more complex formation.

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Player Instructions For The 4-2-3-1

  • LB: Stay back while attacking
  • RB: Stay back while attacking
  • CDMs: Cover center on both, Stay back while attacking on one, Balanced on the other
  • CMs: Get into the box for crosses, Play forward
  • CAM: Stay forward, Get into the box for crosses
  • LW/RW: Come back on defense, Balanced width, Get in behind
  • ST: Stay forward, Get in behind
  • GK: Balanced

Defensive Tactics

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

Attacking Tactics

  • Build-Up Play: Direct Passing
  • Chance Creation: Forward Runs
  • Width: 40
  • Players In Box: 5 bars
  • Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars

4-2-2-2

4-2-2-2 is a formation that you won't see often in modern soccer matches, but in EA FC 24, this is quite an effective strategy. It's a fluid system that enables players to dominate both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. The 4-2-2-2 boasts a more robust defense, featuring a total of six players dedicated to defensive duties.

EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, Best Formations

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A word of caution, however, some players might struggle with the lack of width in this formation. You should be able to exploit the verticality of this system, once you get used to it, but if you find it difficult, move on to a more conventional system like the 4-2-3-1 we discussed above.

Player Instructions For The 4-2-2-2

  • LB – Overlap
  • RB – Stay back while attacking (Or you can choose the LB to stay back and the RB to overlap during attacking phases)
  • CDMs – Stay back while attacking, Cover center
  • CAMs – Come back on defense, Get into the box for cross, Drift wide
  • LW/RW: Come back on defense, Balanced width
  • STs – Stay central, Get in behind, Come back on defense
  • GK: Sweeper Keeper

Defensive Tactics

  • Defensive Style: Balanced
  • Width: 50
  • Depth: 50

Attacking Tactics

  • Build-Up Play: Balanced
  • Chance Creation: Direct Passing
  • Width: 65
  • Players In Box: 6 bars
  • Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars
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4-4-2

The old-school 4-4-2 was a hit in FIFA 23 and it continues to be an excellent tactical modus operandi in EA FC 24. The 4-4-2 formation's reputation is built on its versatility and simplicity. It permits a balanced strategy for both attacking and defending along the flanks.

EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, Best Formations

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The 4-4-2 formation is a solid choice for beginning your EA FC 24 Ultimate Team campaign, as it doesn't require players with any extraordinary qualities.

Player Instructions For The 4-4-2

  • LB – Stay back during attack
  • RB – Stay back while attacking (Or you can choose the LB to stay back and the RB to overlap during attacking phases)
  • CDMs – Stay back while attack, Cover center
  • CAMs – Come back on defense, Get into the box for cross, Drift wide
  • LW/RW: Come back on defense, Balanced width
  • STs – Stay central, Get in behind, Come back on defense
  • GK: Balanced

Defensive Tactics

  • Defensive Style: Balanced
  • Width: 50
  • Depth: 50

Attacking Tactics

  • Build-Up Play: Balanced
  • Chance Creation: Direct Passing
  • Width: 65
  • Players In Box: 6 bars
  • Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars

4-2-4

In EA FC 24, the 4-2-4 stands out as the ultimate attacking formation. With four forwards on the pitch, this configuration fosters a high-pressing and intense style of soccer, encouraging a constant onslaught of attacks from diverse angles and positions.

While this formation is quite rewarding from an attacking point of view, we must point out that it's highly vulnerable to counterattacks. We, therefore, recommend implementing this formation against weaker opponents or against a three-player defense.

Player Instructions For The 4-2-4

  • LB – Stay back during attack
  • RB – Stay back while attacking (Or you can choose the LB to stay back and the RB to overlap during attacking phases)
  • CDMs – Stay back while attack, Cover center
  • CAMs – Come back on defense, Get into the box for cross, Drift wide
  • RW: Stay forward, Get in behind, Cut inside
  • LW: Come back on defense (Or vice versa)
  • RSTs – Stay central, Get in behind, Come back on defense
  • GK: Balanced

Defensive Tactics

  • Defensive Style: Balanced
  • Width: 45
  • Depth: 55

Attacking Tactics

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