The 5-1-2-2 formation you need to use in FIFA 23 FUT Champs
Potentially one of the best formations to use in FIFA 23 FUT Champs, here is the breakdown of the 5-1-2-2 formation!
If you’re looking to dominate FIFA 23 FUT Champs from the get go this year, then this formation could be your best option. The 5-1-2-2 formation provides unparalleled defensive depth, whilst also allowing you to overload the opponent on the attack with your wing backs – meaning that you can improve your overall FUT Champs play and earn better red player pick packs. You can either watch our video or read the full tactical setup below:
Defence
Defensive style: balanced
Width: 45
Depth: 65
Offence
Build up play: long ball
Chance creation: forward runs
Width: 55
Players in box: 7
Corners: 2
Free kicks: 2
Goalkeeper
Saving on crosses: come for crosses
Saving outside box: sweeper keeper
Centre Backs
Keep all of their instructions on default.
Full Backs
Attacking runs: join the attack
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Run type: overlap
Defensive position: stick to position
Right Centre Midfield
Defensive behaviour: balanced
Attacking support: balanced
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Defensive position: cover wing
Positioning freedom: stick to position
Centre Defensive Midfield
Attacking support: stay back while attacking
Support on crosses: balanced crossing runs
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Positioning freedom: stick to position
Defensive position: cover centre
Left Centre Midfield
Attacking support: balanced
Support on crosses: get into the box
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Defensive position: cover wing
Positioning freedom: stick to position
Striker 1 (taller and stocky)
Support runs: stay central
Attacking runs: mixed attack
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Defensive support: stay forward
Striker 2 (shorter and quicker)
Support runs: balanced width
Attacking runs: get in behind
Interceptions: normal interceptions
Defensive support: basic defensive support
That wraps up our 5-1-2-2 formation breakdown. Give it a go in this weekend’s FIFA 23 FUT Champions, and see if your form improves!
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