4-4-2 (Flat)

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The Classic formation which a lot of people like for its simplicity and direct nature. Very balanced build up play with good attacking movement.

Standard Positional Shape

Default player role layout and positions for 4-4-2 (Flat).

Line Height: 65

GK++

GoalkeeperDefend

LB++

FullbackDefend

LCB++

DefenderDefend

RCB++

DefenderDefend

RB++

FullbackDefend

LM++

WingerBalanced

LCM++

HoldingDefend

RCM++

Box-to-BoxBalanced

RM++

Inside ForwardAttack

LST++

Advanced ForwardAttack

RST++

PoacherAttack

Tactical Strengths

✓The build up remains extremely simple which opens up to a lot of creativity.

✓Balanced width with wide midfielders

Tactical Weaknesses & Cautions

!Build up Style becomes too straight forward and simple at times

Tactics for 4-4-2 (Flat)

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