FIND YOUR SHAPE
5-3-2 formation
Protect the box. Break with two forwards.
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My 5-3-2 XISTARTING XI
ATTACKMIDFIELDDEFENSE
LINEUPCRAFTYOUR TEAM. YOUR CALL.
Ready to make it yours5-3-2
ON THE TACTICS BOARD
How the 5-3-2 works
Five defenders, three midfielders and two forwards give you a compact starting shape. Lift the wing-backs when you want to show the transition into a 3-5-2.
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
Provides extra coverage across the defensive line and inside the penalty area.
What to watch
A deep back five can leave the forwards a long way from their support.
Try a different shape.
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4-3-3
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4-4-2
Two banks of four. A partnership up front.
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3-5-2
Own the centre. Let the wing-backs run.
Use this formationBETWEEN THE LINES
4-2-3-1
A solid base. Room for a number ten.
Use this formation