Looking for a strong formation in FIFA 23? Here you will find professional tips for the right setup.
Finding the right formation in FIFA 23 is not so easy. Depending on your playing style, it may make sense to line up more defensive or offensive players, put on wings or dribble through the middle.
Accordingly, there is not "one" best formation – you have to see what suits you best.
Nevertheless, a few tips can make your own decision-making easier. We turned to FIFA professional Henning Wilmbusse for orientation.
Henning Wilmbusse has been playing FIFA professionally for "Hansa eFootball" since 2020 after being discovered in a scouting tournament. Last season, he made it into the top 4 of the Virtual Bundesliga with the Rostock team. He also reached the top 16 of the international eChampions League.
Tips on the best formations in FIFA 23
You should note: The FIFA 23 release is not long ago and strong tactics are still developing. "In the course of the next few weeks, a little more will happen. Strong formations can crystallize in the coming days and weeks," explains Henning.
That's why the professional recommends three compact and versatile formations to players at the start of the season, which gives you many possibilities. These are the following lists:
The 4-4-2 Formation Lineup Tips
A balanced formation that is well suited for the start of the FIFA season. "You are stable defensively, but you also have enough players for attacks on offense," says Henning.
The 4-2-2-2 Formation Lineup Tips
This formation accommodates an offensive style of play. Here you can put a quick game setup and a lot of pressure on the opponent. This is especially useful for players who want to stand high and attack aggressively.
The 4-2-3-1 Formation Lineup Tips
Henning recommends this formation for a more defensive game, with which you can counter the opponent well in case of doubt. "You are even more compact and have only one striker. This is very good if you want to manage and bring the game over time. There's almost no getting through if you do it well."
Suggestions for player instructions: Here you should look closely at what playstyle you are pursuing. For defensive hedging with counter-attacks, Henning suggests:
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Striker: Strengthen the defense "in order to be compact at the back and be able to counter quickly forward," says Henning.
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CM: Stay in the back during attacks, cover the middle.
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Wingers: Strengthen defense, for flanks into the penalty area.
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Full-backs: Stay at the back during attacks.
From Henning's point of view, a well-positioned defense is essential at the moment, because: "This year defending has become more difficult. You have to do more yourself," says Wilmbusse.
Already last year, the car blocks had been weakened, and now the AI intervenes in the defense even less than before: "That's why it's worth even more to stand defensively well."
What about the chain of five? If you want to do the shop right and build up a defensive bulwark, a line-up with a chain of five is also a good idea.
Above all, as an opponent, Henning was able to determine how difficult it is to outplay them: "I noticed that the five-man chain is very strong this year and I've often played against it," he reports: "There's hardly any getting through."
Which formation do you think is the strongest in FIFA 23? Do you have a favorite? Tell us in the comments!
