Picking the right formation to win games is a tricky task for real-life managers as well as FIFA 21 gamers.
You need to find the right balance between attack and defence, while also playing to your strengths and maximising your players' potential.
Depending on your play style, some formations will suit you in FIFA 21 and some will be largely ineffective.
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However, no matter how you play the game, there are some set-ups in FIFA 21 that are more successful, regardless of whether you like to attack quickly or build up slowly.