What are some of the best EA FC 24 formations to use?

• Knowing the best formations to use in the game will not only help you succeed in Career Mode but in Ultimate Team as well
• With the best custom tactics and the right player instructions, the only thing you will be lacking to defeat an elite opponent is confidence
• The 4-4-2 has been impressive in the past FIFA games and is still strong in EA FC 24

Are you looking for the best EA FC 24 formations to play with? Look no more because you just came to the right place. Knowing the best formations to use in the game will not only help you succeed in Career Mode but in Ultimate Team as well.

But with so many possibilities on the pitch, it can be overwhelming to figure out which formations to use, which is why we have decided to make things easier for you. So, here are the best EA FC 24 formations that can make you standout even when playing against an opponent who has defeated you multiple times before. We have also given you the instructions to give to every field player depending on the formation.

1. The 4-4-2 Formation 

Well, many gamers will agree with me that this is one of the formations that have been strong in the past FIFA games. Once again, it has proven to be effective in EA FC 24.

The 4-4-2 formation. Photo/ Hard Drive.

Here are the instructions to give to your players when using this formation:

• Right-back: Stay back while attacking
• Left-back: Stay back while attacking
• CMs – Cover center, Stay back while attacking on one, Balanced on the other
• RW and LW – Stay forward, Get into the box for cross
• Strikers – Stay forward, Get in behind

Your defensive style should be Balanced and have a Width of 50. If you feel comfortable with your defence, you can have a depth of 70. We recommend you use a Depth of 60.

2. The 4-2-3-1 Formation 

This is another formation which has been dominant in the past games. The 4-2-3-1 formation provides you with a solid defense, thanks to the two defensive midfielders When attacking, you have a number ten who can distribute the ball to the wingers or simply find the striker for a goal. Here are the instructions to give your players:

• RB – Stay back while attacking
• LB – Stay back while attacking
• CDMs – Cover center, stay back during attack
• CAMs – Stay forward and get into the box
• Striker – Stay forward and get in behind.

In this formation, your Defensive style should be Balanced, Depth 40 and Width 60. Let’s see if you will struggle with scoring goals.

3. The 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) Formation

4-1-2-1-2 narrow formation. Photo/ FIFPlay.

The 4-1-2-1-2 is one of the most underrated formations in EA FC 24. With the right custom tactics and player instructions, this formation will make you score many goals while also keeping clean sheets. The instructions to give to your players are as shown below:

• RB – Stay back while attacking
• LB – Stay back while attacking
• CDM – Stay back while attacking, cover center
• CMs – Get forward, get into the box for crosses
• CAM – Stay forward
• Strikers – Stay forward, get in behind

This is one of the few formations you can make life difficult for your opponent by pressing after possession loss. But if you are not a fan of pressing, just play on Balanced and a Width below 50. Your Depth should be 60.

4. The 5-3-2 Formation

Using players at the back has proved to be working well on EA FC 24. It might seem too defensive but this formation is actually more offensive that you thought. Here, you have one center mid and a RM and LM who will be joining attack. This means that you will be attacking with four players, which increases your chances of having an unmarked player in the opponent’s box who can easily score.

Here are the instructions to give your players:

• RB – Stay back while attacking
• LB – Stay back while attacking
• CM – Stay back and cover center
• RM – Balanced and cover wing
• LM – Balanced and cover wing
• Strikers – Get in behind

When using this formation, ensure your Defensive style is Balanced and you have a Width of 45 and Depth 65.

5. The 4-3-3 (4) Formation 

We have seen Pep Guardiola win titles with this formation in real life, and you too can do the same in EA FC 24. It is one of the best formations to use, especially due to the attacking support it offers. Give your players instructions as indicated below and then get into action.

• RB – Stay back while attacking
• LB – Stay back while attacking
• CMs – Stay back while attacking, cover center
• CAM – Stay forward and get into the box for cross
• RW/LW – Stay forward, cut inside and get in behind

Conclusion 

There you have it! Those are the best EA FC 24 formations and custom tactics as well at the moment. You just need to perfect on one or two so as to be lethal and pick the ones that go well with your team. If you love playing Career Mode, click here to read some of the tips we shared.