retired_Rosangela carv

4-2-3-1

Usually a defensive formation as it only uses one player up front. But, it is very flexible as the AML/R can either go forward and support the lone ST or drop back to create a five man midfield. Played to keep posession/slow build up/control the game, but it is also used as a good counter attacking formation

It contains a normal back for, two CM's/DM's, AML/R, AMC and ST. Depending on how you want to play the CM's can either both stay back and be strong/good tacklers etc, or you could have one DM type (De Rossi) and one more creative DM type (Pirlo). Again depending on style, fullbacks either just defend or they can go forward aswell. AMC, is very important as he is the link between the midfield and the attack. Should be creative, good passer, good decisions etc (Kaká/Diego/Riquelme type). Finally, the ST. I prefer a big, strong all-rounder up front (Drogba/Torres), but you can also play a fast striker and get it forward quicker.

Used a lot in Europe, by many teams especially Spain/France/Italy.

retired_anitarobinson

Good work fella :thup:

retired_Rosangela carv

All off the top of my head :cool:

retired_acivin

Incredible thread Cleon! Very well explained and innovative formations, albeit some of them are difficult to make (successfully!).

retired_kellyk

Had to dig deep to bring this back

retired_virginialaitano

you forgot the third greatest team of all time : (

but rashidi covered it in one of his topics

retired_fdsjr5765

Has anyone ever tried to play total football in FM? It would be amazing to do so but on FM i dont even know where to start lol

retired_kesewa

awesome to see some analysis of classic teams/tactics