For a while, 4-4-2 has been the norm for English clubs, while other teams had success with 3-5-2. It was not until 4-2-3-1 became well-known by clubs like Barcelona and Spain But which formation is best for FIFA 23 Coins?

In order to help you get the most out of playing the game of your dreams, GOAL takes a look at the top strategies to employ on FIFA 23. The 4-2-3-1 is one the most popular formations in FIFA. In nearly every version of the game, it has been used by pros as their go-to due to its offensive and defensive strengths it provides.

The formation makes use of three CAMS. However, the LAM/RAM are actually LM/RMs. So it plays like a 4-4-1-1 which allows you to play either wide or narrow.

The defensively-oriented 4-2-3-1 is extremely compact. You have two holding CDMs which offer security and stability. The formation can be easily modified with the addition of the 'balanced', or 'get forward' instructions on a CDM you can have the player be more aggressive or less so.

The team will defend in a 4-5-1, in which the CAM sits in a deeper position in comparison to other formations like the 4-4-2. This is why it is the preferred formation of many players in order to finish a game, while still retaining an offensive threat.

The 4-4-2 may be the most balanced formation of FIFA 23. This strategy employs two strikers, making it slightly more aggressive than 4-2-3-1, but at the expense of the absence of an effective camera.

Players who are new to FIFA tend to struggle with the 4-4-2 due to the lack of a CAM. However you can still use a CM to provide additional assistance to the attack.

The main issue with this system is it is that two of the strikers usually stay forward, even with FUT 23 buy Coins the directive to "come back to defensive mode' which basically means that you must be defensive with four midfielders, in the event that you need to bring the striker back manually.