The 4-2-3-1 is one of the best-attacking formations in FIFA 23 while also providing a solid defensive unit. Here are the best tactics to use for this formation!
This formation has been one of the most popular in FUT across the years and it is still one of the meta setups to use in the latest game.
A ton of pro-FIFA players and Elite Division players are currently using this to win a lot of matches in FIFA 23!

Best 4-2-3-1 Custom Tactics in FIFA 23
These tactics come from NealGuides, who is a pro player and FIFA 23 coach. With these tactics, he has consistently hit Rank 1 in FUT Champs and is in the Elite Division of Division Rivals.
This formation offers a ton of attacking support with three CAMs and an ST while the two CDMs will offer a great defensive line.
4-2-3-1 Custom Tactics
- Defense
- Defensive Style: Balanced
- Width: 45
- Depth: 55
- Offence
- Build Up Play: Long Ball
- Chance Creation: Forward Runs
- Width: 45
- Players in Box: 7
- Corners: 1
- Free Kicks: 1

4-2-3-1 Player Instructions
| Position | Instructions |
|---|---|
| GK | • Default |
| LB/RB | • Stay Back While Attacking • Normal Interceptions (Default) • Mixed Attack (Default) • Stick To Position (Default) |
| CBs | • Default |
| CDMs | • Cut Passing Lanes • Stay Back While Attacking • Normal Interceptions (Default) • Cover Center • Stick To Position (Default) |
| LAM/RAM | • Come Back On Defence • Get Into The Box For Crosses • Stick To Position (Default) • Normal Interceptions (Default) |
| CAM | • Stay Forward • Balanced Crossing Runs (Default) • Stick To Position (Default) • Normal Interceptions (Default) |
| ST | • Stay Central • Get In Behind • Stay Forward • Normal Interceptions (Default) |
This formation is one the best in the game and following these tactics, you are sure to get more wins. However, if you want to try some other tactics, check out these formations:
Also triggering creative runs in FIFA 23 is one of the most effective ways of setting up goal-scoring chances! So make sure you know how to do them!

