FIND YOUR SHAPE
4-5-1 formation
A packed midfield. A clear focal point.
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My 4-5-1 XISTARTING XI
ATTACKMIDFIELDDEFENSE
LINEUPCRAFTYOUR TEAM. YOUR CALL.
Ready to make it yours4-5-1
ON THE TACTICS BOARD
How the 4-5-1 works
Four defenders support five midfielders and one forward. Start compact, then move the wide midfielders up or in to change the balance of your attacking support.
Start from the goalkeeper, through defense and midfield, up to attack. Drag the markers to adjust width and the distance between each line.
What it gives you
Adds midfield coverage and makes it easier to stay connected without the ball.
What to watch
Attacking width and support depend on midfielders moving beyond their starting positions.
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