4-2-3-1 Explained

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When the 4-4-2 formation meets the 4-3-3 formation, the 4-3-2-1 formation is created.
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[@sebastianfranz8440]

I’m convinced the phone is listening to me. Me and my football team just decided today to switch to a 4-2-3-1 formation.

[@c3editproductions]

bro same 😂

[@danielrocketrais]

same bro my coach told us yesterday that we'll be playing 4231 or 4141 in club and 343 in school

[@rickyishereytb]

​​@@danielrocketraisyou guys have formation when playing at school?😮

[@shafanilyas7223]

Algorithm my friend.. ...

[@dylanstrong8606]

same literally yesterday we switched

[@rockonileva]

2013 Bayern had a monster 4231 with Neuer, Alaba - Dante - Boateng - Lahm, Scweinsteiger - Javi Martinez, Ribéry - Müller - Robben, Mandzukic... Omg I loved watching that team play.

[@palestrinabrahmsfan]

Ahhhh this brings tears to my eyes. The combination of Lahm-Robben and Ribery-Alaba, just soooo good.

[@rockonileva]

That was beautiful to watch,@@palestrinabrahmsfan !

[@ismailjankara6330]

One Of The Best Formations There Is

[@arioone]

Why Is There A Capital In The Start Of Every Word

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@@ariooneBECAUSE HE.. IDK SO HE STANDS OUT FROM THE COMMENT BELOW HIS COMMENT

[@fetishimo6208]

​@@ariooneI Was Wondering The Same Thing As Well

[@Dee_snuts_]

​@@ariooneoriginal I guess from the tens of other comments like this

[@notfunny007]

​@@Dunno_WBold accusations

[@AdarshKumar-nj7rp]

4-2-3-1 highly depends on your no. 10 and wide players. They need to be both defensively and offensive astute.

[@elijahknox4421]

The wide players yes but not the 10

[@adolphsow607]

yes, as 3 AMF are utilised, with 2 of them occupying the half space, meaning the full backs needed to have offensive quality to overlap the flanks.

[@noaworldTM]

@@adolphsow607 deep-playmaking yea

[@KT-ki6gz]

Love the animations with these formation shorts!

[@LamboCc]

My favourite formation no doubt.

[@m.krishnanunni]

4-1-3-2 is best!

[@afaqpashayeva6462]

​@@m.krishnanunni it's too attacking

[@celtic69]

Surprised there was no mention of Mourinho, when he arrived in the Premier League and introduced everyone to the 4-2-3-1 it was the first time in Premier League history a team had won the league without 2 up front, it essentially killed England’s obsession with 4-4-2 and brought the country into the modern age. Even SAF had to bring in Carlos Quieroz to take over the tactical side of things and they went on to have possibly their greatest ever period 07-10. All thanks to Jose’s 4-2-3-1.

[@marvelousle3022]

Wasn't it 433 that mourinho's chelsea performed?

[@celtic69]

@@marvelousle3022with a 4-3-3 you have 3 CM’s who play interchangeably, Mous 4-2-3-1 had 2 clear DM’s in Makelele and Essien and then a clear AM in Lampard who at times was so advanced he’d virtually be playing second striker off Drogba.

[@radfordmcawesome7947]

​@@marvelousle3022yeah, i recall it was the 4-3-3 that he popularized during his first stint at chelsea

[@jaend6924]

Mou' Chels formation was 4-3-3 with flat 3 midfield which would quickly turn into 4-1-2-3 with Makelele or John Obi Mikel as single pivot once they were in offensive transition (since they were a counterattack team). Essien was always involved in the attack rather than sitting back as part of rest-defence. It was actually Benitez's Liverpool that introduced the Prem to the true 4231 with true attacking midfielder, since previously similar formation had been implemented by United and Arsenal but their number 10s were more of a second striker dropping back (Cantona and Bergkamp) rather than true midfielder.

[@niceguy2192]

@@marvelousle3022 When Mou first arrived, he used 4-2-3-1 with Eidur Gundjohnsen playing behind Drogba. I think it was his 2nd season where he started using 4-3-3. Either way, both have tactical advantage over English teams 4-4-2 at that time. Once other English teams adapted, they start having more success in European competitions

[@ashutoshganguly6717]

This is happening to Lewandowski nowadays ..

[@TheJadenShow007]

Hansi flick won the champions league with it and lewandowski was his lone striker 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cal8338]

​@@TheJadenShow007but barca didnt have players like bayern tho

[@michaeladiwarsito3016]

and hojlund too

[@henryreturns1397]

Pep Guardiola uses the "Reverse Formation" the 3-2-4-1

[@LKSgm]

He used 4-2-3-1

[@alex0O0O]

It was last season Now Almost every manager is using 4-2-3-1 Pep, tuchel and many more It is good for long ball possession

[@tesk2323]

@@alex0O0OPep is using 4-2-3-1 because kdb is injured

[@EliasRoy]

@@alex0O0O He is still using 3-2-4-1

[@adriunt6988]

You were able to see this lone striker disadvantage with Bayern in the UCL. Lewandowski always ghosted when the opponents were very good.

[@MiaSanMia_06]

Not too good when just parked bus like villareal and so

[@adhnaanahmed5029]

This formation is highly effective if inverted fullbacks are used at every situation of play to create numerical superiority and prpgress the play

[@noaworldTM]

agreed

[@kimjancok]

I used this as a core formation in my Football Manager Career and won Indonesian League title in 5 consecutive seasons

[@user-il2nm5fj9e]

PC or mobile version?

[@kimjancok]

@@user-il2nm5fj9e pc

[@00_rei90]

4-2-3-1 is a very versatile because you can go from 4-3-3 when you have the possession to 4-5-1 when you're pinned ro even 4-2-4 in a counterattack mode

[@_PanchoVilla]

This is what Liverpool needs to play with Endo performing best as a duo with a double pivot step; SzoBOSSzlai setting the metronome; Mac Allister conducting the orchestra; Luis Diaz to add some flair; Nunez to finish with a crescendo. That would be poetry in motion! Klopp's heavy metal needs to change to classical.

[@akshayb884]

both mac allister and szobo are playmakers , i dont think either of them will be much effective at pivot

[@Juiced_Lemons]

@@akshayb884they’d end up how they play now with trent pushing in the midfield too. So nothing really changes unless im not thinking

[@Bulletno]

Arsenal will battered Liverpool this season

[@rocketmonty9916]

​@@Bulletnocute, you scared?

[@NoOne-ks8tu]

I hope we dont get battered 7-0 again because the way u described that scares me 😂

[@edwardcamp3376]

This channel is such a great resource for people still learning the game (like me!)

[@abhisheksathe123]

I always use this in FIFA since last few years. 4-2-3-1 narrow but LM and RM pushed forward to act as LW and RW and the middle player to act as CAM. Really good formation for link up plays. Gotta have good CDM who can cut passing lines and win the balls for you in midfield.

[@abhijiththampi]

Ah my favourite formation. Marcelo, Pepe, Ramos, Raul Albiol; Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira; Ozi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Di Maria; Higuain/Benzema. Mourinho on the touch line. So many memories

[@mariadanielalavia8877]

that team was dogshit and we lost all the time against Barcelona, no one remembers that team but Mourinho and Ronaldo fan boys, they only won a bloody league and we just choked on champions league semi finals for 3 years

[@gordon1545]

IMO the single biggest inherent weakness of 4231 is that you end up only attacking with 4 players, especially in transition. Against another 4231 that means you'll be attacking with 4 against 6. Mourinho's teams could be very stuffy because of this. Managers know this of course, so the double pivot is usually more of a 6 and an 8 than two 6s.

[@noaworldTM]

attacking down the flanks and playing early cross with this formation is sooooo good in-game

[@Theuncensoredtruth230]

@tifo we would love to see more formations please

[@fishyfish6510]

Remember when everyone played with this formation and the classic no. 10s were so popular

[@Iron-Bridge]

Only works if your two wide attacking midfielders are dynamic and hard working. And provide support to the lone striker. Otherwise I'd rather have the straight 4-3-3.

[@youtmount9234]

Wowzeers !!! I never knew that very informational vid dude!!!

[@TurkMovement]

Depends how the formation is played, if it is played with two defensive midfielders, many times the left and right mid need to come narrow to give the attacking mid a passing option. Just like how the forward can struggle as a lone forward, so can the attacking mid. However this is a very versatile formation, fullbacks can push up, a mid can drop into the backline. Or a mid can push up to create a numerical advantage leaving one defensive mid to cover.

[@Mhemfizz]

Top insight 🥶

[@ramadhiee]

Tottenham are doing it will class this time with this formation

[@nitram.9621]

youtube algorithm showing me that video again after today's German-Japan match

[@DanielGroom21]

This really helps because I play this formation

[@nstans27]

Joe narrating the keys 🔑🔑 to success. I wonder who at tifo made this

[@Hypercore_Gamer]

I used this formation in my Fifa career mode, always make sure that your fullbacks stay back while attacking, use 1 2s between one pf the fullbacks and wingers, the player in CAM should be your best player in the squad, alternatively you can use a 4-1-4-1 with a back four, a CDM thats really good in defense and attack, with two cams and two wingers, this gets rid of the issue of the wingers ever not getting wide enough however if your CDM is trash it can be easy to beat with 3 in midfield

[@noaworldTM]

gonna try this! thanks

[@ivanvillalaz8258]

These shorts of tifo are just simply a work of 🎨🎭

[@Hi_Ceejay]

Wenger did this for years man was ahead of his time fr

[@TheCudder4life]

Sweet, will try it in FM.

[@RoaringPhilosopher]

Great vid

[@kwazilucas]

I would love videos on how to defend against certain oppositions and formations

[@footybrwl]

very good formation

[@Odnos]

This is literally the greatest strat i used it in every match at fm

[@studywithramprasathrp3093]

Pep using Ederson to play 11 attacking game and A centre back to play as a DMF, scoring bangers... And Hansi had Lewa as No 9 and T Muller as No. 10 , and strong DMFs and Alphonso Davies running up and down the ground... Those 2 teams are nightmare to any opponent, And barca can never forget 2020 Bayern attack...

[@itfc_1712]

Most notably used by Kieran McKenna at Ipswich town

[@arfarfdearfarf]

all the drawbacks are a perfect description of the current man united team; especially the combination of attackers

[@mmiselodlephu3669]

A team in named Sundowns does a 2 2 4 2. Which is a is very effective for for numerical superiority in the midfield.

[@Dee_snuts_]

I think sané has been very active inwards unlike other wingers, he has been effective at wing and cam which is great.

[@CallumDickson666]

4-3-2-1 next please.

[@frankkevy]

My favorite formation

[@ayushvispute4416]

The attacking three should be really good along with the defensive mids having excellent vision and distribution

[@tohru2910]

This is the formation I started using during my career in FM24 recently. My phone is watching what I am doing 😭

[@jawad_youtube]

Brazil played this way yesterday in their first 2026 wc qualifying match against Bolivia. And they won 5-1.

[@davidchagas9964]

This describes Benfica’s formation perfectly. thanks for the video

[@willyvonfalknerheim4128]

I like how it function as with the 11 role can be winger it is good

[@paco3523]

Deportivo de la Coruña was very effective with this formation for many years

[@antonydandrea]

This is what i use on football manager for years before it was popular

[@andrewesemeekongwe6222]

Can you make shorts about football's position (You explained the positions)?

[@MrGatanasov]

Can the next be about 4-3-2-1 or 5-4-1?

[@_atti_na]

This simplest and 4-3-3 are one of the most simplest but most effective formation

[@angelkilier]

this functions essentially the same as 4-3-3

[@ibrahimgultekin1366]

Do 4-2-2-2 or 4-3-1-2 next pls I always use these.

[@stevenraphael3262]

do a full video please

[@KDWVS250]

Thats why the 4-2-3-1 wide is better because instead of 3 attacking midfielders there is 1 CAM and a RM and a LM

[@mahelajayasooriya3786]

give long videos about formations please

[@Footy10192]

this is what I use at my local club

[@Sibux]

You should add the Guardiola variation using Stones

[@adhammp6885]

He does have a charming voice

[@bigmarc977]

I think my only critiqué here is that ,this formation does not rely on the full backs to push in the attack so much.

[@davidbenz5787]

My favourite one

[@kaizerexe5003]

you get to see this lone striker disadvantage with haaland now too he's surrounded in almost every game now

[@freddiemercury2075]

So you need proper wide men and effective link up play to prevent your striker from being cut off.

[@Godzirra-San]

Works incredibly well if your "2" is tactically capable. With Southgate's England, the 2 doesn't absolutely nothing and would be better served as a 1 to allow for more creativity up front.

[@Almighty8808x]

This account is pure gold

[@erikf3506]

I Think one of the best uses is Poch at Spurs especially the front 4. Kane Son - Dele - Eriksen

[@sp-youngfly]

since fifa20 i used dis formation with thiagos bayern

[@misterxandz3365]

Our club also uses this formation

[@rullysetiawan7319]

France won 1998 World Cup with a 4-5-1 which is essentially 4-2-3-1 (2 defensive midfielder and 3 attacking player). They didn't have a prolific no. 9 back then. Their starting striker Stephane Guivarch didn't score a single goal.

[@veeko.official]

three central midfielders must be truly quality players who set the tempo of the game in attack and defense... and not all coaches can be successful with this formation 😅

[@dreddscottredd8447]

Been using in fifa for years allows you to keep such good contan but requires top level players

[@wood1444]

Best formation.

[@jaxlpcrsga9255]

What is your nearest perfect formation if you have the highest talents in each position?

[@hanantkm]

4-2-3-1 With the best players, almost no flaws will be present in the system. Edit: 3-5-2 is also a solid formation.

[@namkhanhnguyen10]

Of course 433

[@hanantkm]

@@namkhanhnguyen10 Defence is a bit vulnerable

[@namkhanhnguyen10]

@@hanantkm if you have a good single pivot you can push two 8s go ahead and good single pivot can also defend

[@hanantkm]

@@namkhanhnguyen10 Right👍🏻. But depends on the playstyle as well. I prefer quick attacks and movements (very similar to gegen/counter pressing) over complete possession control. But yeah, 4-3-3 also has the added advantage of being very fluid and flexible. It can very well shift to any formation depending on the phase of play

[@Adipod47]

I feel this system is only effective when there are good defensive midfielders and wing backs, to be able to dictate play. But I have a very limited knowledge of tactics so I don't really know

[@mancitykshah2737]

This is op in drafts

[@user-il2nm5fj9e]

3-4-1-2 is a good formation with so much potential but it's quite unpopular

[@TeaCat0]

Jose Inter did this, and the winger is willingly to have defensive task too I know this because of this guy too. It's here, on this channel

[@diegoclark7697]

My go to formation on fifa.

[@reghuz2791]

Mourinho-real madrid, jockim law- germany used this formation

[@meltingice4729]

Brighton and Hove Albion use this formation

[@I_wacth_video]

Underrated

[@Anthonyn_20]

fr

[@ashivaphayungsri981]

Sadly, my manunited Hoijlund always be isolated because winger doesn’t have any combination lmao

[@football_ix_lovee]

Pep has evolved it to 3-2-4-1

[@JuanPabloR4]

I love 4231

[@Kayumba7]

*Finally!!*

[@riteshtamang8205]

Nothing beats 4-3-3

[@Suf_Manifezt]

That's why 5-2-1-2 is the best

[@-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-]

That explains why Haaland is sort of hit or miss, he either does nothing or is dominant most of the time

[@milktea2422]

The isolated striker problem can only be fixed by the top of her top strikers. Someone imposing like Haaland, or a prime Messi who could drop in and dribble past 3 players and then tuck it into the corner. Unfortunately these players are a once in a generation so you definitely have to find wingers that work well.

[@funwithninjablockmango4270]

Hey tifo which formation do u think is better

[@urgenlamashrestha6662]

The lack of strong midfielders is the reason of lack of Haalands form currently

[@cliterally1791]

yesss double pivot baybee

[@tamaozinnamikaze_3174]

Someone should try a 1-2-3-4 formation

[@jesseteodoro8836]

I wish managers would use the 4 1 2 1 2

[@thechance7607]

Respecting the final part that happened to Erling Haaland in the manchester city, even being a goalscoring monster against good defensive teams he becomes useless

[@mohsinmasood2296]

In my opinion 3-2-4-1 is one of the best formations. Just like Pep used for City in the Champions league.

[@MpanzuSolos]

Yeah I agree! And the switch from 3-2-4-1 to 4-3-3 is genius.