Team of the Season is underway in FIFA 23, and players have discovered the 541 formation is the new meta for winning games and getting more TOTS red picks.
The player pool has become much sweatier with TOTS items available as FUT Champions rewards. This has led users to discover new meta formations such as this five-back.
While this set-up first seems defensive, these custom tactics make it one of the most attacking formations in the game.
FIFA 23 541 Custom Tactics
- Defense
- Defense Style: Balanced
- Width: 30
- Depth: 47
- Offence
- Build-Up Play: Long Ball
- Chance Creation: Direct Passing
- Width: 45
- Players in Box: 7
- Corners: 1
- Free Kicks: 1
These tactics will surely help you earn the high-tier FUT Champs rewards. Another way to ensure you rank high is by learning how to use timed finishing!

FIFA 23 541 Player Instructions
Position | Instructions |
---|---|
GK | • Default |
LWB | • Balanced Attack • Overlap |
LCB / CB / RCB | • Default |
RWB | • Balanced Attack • Overlap |
LM | • Come Back On Defence • Cut Inside • Get In Behind • Get Into The Box For Crosses |
LCM | • Stay Back While Attacking • Stay On Edge Of Box For Crosses • Cover Center |
RCM | • Get Forward • Get Into The Box For Crosses • Stay Central |
RM | • Come Back On Defence • Cut Inside • Get In Behind • Get Into The Box For Crosses |
ST | • Stay Central • Get In Behind • Stay Forward |
You must build your team in another set-up and switch in-game to get the most out of this formation.
These FIFA 23 541 tactics will create an overload in the attack. Your LM and RM cutting inside will allow your wingbacks to push forward.
Meanwhile, your most attacking CM will push up the pitch to help your lone striker. We also recommend that at least one of your wingbacks is not a defender but instead a winger, as this will improve your chances of winning.
Players such as FUT Fantasy Al-Owairan are commonly used in this position. However, you can use any winger who is quick, agile, and has excellent shooting.
Additionally, one of your CBs will need to be a full-back who can offer a ton of pace and strength to help cover the attacking wingback.
Here is an example of the types of players that work well in this formation:

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