You want to know everything about FIFA 21 defensive formations ? This section will explain all the possible formations, their advantages, the key positions as well as the disadvantages of using these tactics.
| Type of defensive formation | |||
| Training | important post | Point fort | Weakness |
| 4-1-4-1 | Scorer | Effective field grid and many defensive players (2 lines of 4 players) | Only one attacker in the opposing defense and many close players on the same line |
| 4-3-3 defensive | Middle | Three attacking players with plenty of space in the opposing defense | Large space between attack and midfield. Weak against wing based teams |
| 4-4-1-1 / 4-4-1-1 offensif | Attacking midfielder | Eight field players, making it difficult for the opponent to progress the ball. The attacking midfielder is between the lines | No one on defense |
| tight 4-4-2 | Wingers | Composition allowing you to have six defensive players. Two leading attackers | No midfielder and a formation that requires two different strikers (and good quality wingers) |
| 4-5-1 | Middle | Allows you to keep the ball and make the pass at ten while having control of the game thanks to your midfielders | Only one attacker in the opposing defense. In addition, you can take goals in counterattack |
| 5-2-2-1 | Wingers | Very solid block defense. Possibility of going very quickly forward thanks to the three attackers | Only two midfielders, you can lose the ball quickly. Requires high-class full-backs |
| 5-2-1-2 | Attacking midfielder | Five defensive players, allowing to destabilize the opponent | No attacking winger, transmission between defense and attack difficult |
| 5-4-1 Diamond or flat | Middle | Effective grid of the field and many players with a defensive vocation | Requires a good mastery of one-two with a single offensive player |
