Best Formations in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team

When building a team, formations are crucial to giving you the highest chance at winning games in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, and here is a list of the best ones you should use.

Each setup in EA FC 24 will provide a unique experience in how your team attacks and defends against the opposition.

Additionally, you can further boost your team by selecting custom tactics and instructions on your formation. So, let’s dive into the best formations in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team.

Best Formations to Use in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team

The best formations in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team are:

1. 4-2-2-2
2. 4-3-2-1
3. 4-2-3-1

These formations all offer an excellent threat going forward while maintaining a solid defensive line.

They can be even better when applying the custom tactics and instructions below!

4-2-2-2

This formation can be highly attacking with four players in the offense. Additionally, the two DMs offer defensive reassurance, protecting your defenders on counterattacks.

Custom Tactics

• Defence
  • Defensive Style: Balanced
  • Width: 48
  • Depth: 72
• Offence
  • Build-Up Play: Balanced
  • Chance Creation: Direct Passing
  • Width: 55
  • Players in Box: 7
  • Corners: 2
  • Free Kicks: 1

If you are not great at defending in EA FC 24, we suggest turning the depth down to 50.

Instructions

Here are the instructions you should set for your players in this formation:

4-3-2-1

This is the most attacking formation on this list and is best for players confident in defending. Sometimes, you can have five attackers with your LCM and RCM joining the attack.

Additionally, the two fullbacks can get forward, providing even more firepower.

Custom Tactics

• Defense
  • Width: 45
  • Depth: 71
• Offense
  • Build-Up Play: Balanced
  • Chance Creation: Direct Passing
  • Width: 45
  • Players in Box: 7
  • Corners: 2
  • Free Kicks: 2

If you struggle to defend in EA FC 24, you can drop the depth to 55 instead.

Instructions

Here are the instructions you should set for your players in EA FC 24:

4-2-3-1

This formation is excellent for all types of playstyles in EA FC 24. Whether you are best at counterattacking or controlling the ball, this setup will work for you.

Custom Tactics

• Defence
  • Defensive Style: Balanced
  • Width: 45
  • Depth: 71
• Offence
  • Build-Up Play: Balanced
  • Chance Creation: Direct Passing
  • Width: 40
  • Players in Box: 7
  • Corners: 2
  • Free Kicks: 2

If you prefer to play on the counter, we suggest turning your depth down to 45.

Instructions

Here are the instructions you should use on the 4-2-3-1 formation: