To choose the right formation is very important to achieve success in FIFA 13 Ultimate Team. We help you with our guide. Even if you have made that decision, be sure to read this article. You will find that the options are many and there is always room for improvement.
How to Choose the Formation for your FIFA 13 Ultimate Team Club
Before even starting to sign players, you should start by setting the formation that will implement on your squad. If you leave the decision for later, you will not equip your squad with players who really need and you will be penalized in the chemistry of the team. You can solve the problem by buying new players and formation cards but the investment will be very high.
The most common question is: How do I decide the formation that I’ll use ?
There is no one exact answer, but you should consider a few factors:
- what is your playing style ?
- with which formations you are most familiar and which ones you like most ?
- your budget allows you to bet on more expensive formations ?
- the players that you think are essential fit into in which formations ?
- what are the formations best suited to the goals you set for your FUT 13 club ?
All the Formations for FIFA 13 Ultimate Team
The formations of FIFA 13 Ultimate Team remained the same as previous versions. Check out, one by one, the sixteen FUT 13 formations:
- 3-4-1-2
- 3-4-2-1
- 3-4-3
- 3-5-2
- 4-1-2-1-2
- 4-2-2-2
- 4-2-3-1
- 4-3-1-2
- 4-3-2-1
- 4-3-3
- 4-4-1-1
- 4-4-2
- 4-5-1
- 5-2-1-2
- 5-2-2-1
- 5-3-2
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3-4-1-2
One of the less popular formation. The key element of this squad is the CF. You should invest some coins on a really good player for this position.
Very attacking formation.
Defensively weak and susceptible to dangerous counter-attacks.
Needs pacy defenders and wingers with a medium defensive work rate.
3-4-2-1
Similar to the 3-4-1-2 formation, with a change to the forward players. Even less popular than the previous one.
Very attacking formation with three players right in front.
Defensively weak and susceptible to dangerous counter-attacks.
Needs fast defenders and wingers with a medium defensive work rate.
3-4-3
Similar to 3-4-2-1, with the change of forwards to wingers.
Attacking formation.
It offers plenty of width in attack which makes it suitable for those who love crossing.
Defensively weak and susceptible to dangerous counter-attacks.
Needs fast defenders and wingers with a medium defensive work rate.
3-5-2
One of the most solid formations. The key element of this squad is the CAM. You should invest some coins on a really good player for this position.
Very compact formation that provides 5 or even 7 elements to defend when you need to hold on a result.
Suitable for those who like to dominating.
The RM and LM need to have winger attributes but also medium defensive work rate.
Inadequate if the opponent plays with fast wingers.
4-1-2-1-2
The most popular and most expensive of all formations. Widely used in real football, this formation in diamond shape has the CAM as key element.
Good defensively since sometimes CDM plays like a CB. Suitable for those who like to play through the middle.
Balanced formation that offers defensive security in midfield.
Too narrow.
Building a squad with good chemistry is very expensive in this formation
4-2-3-1
Formation much appreciated by the FUT 13 players. Allows multiple offensive options but with the security of two CDM in defence.
It has three types of attacking players increasing the range of offensive possibilities.
Two CDM’s give plenty of cover at the back.
The CAM’s play on the wings and may not have the required attributes.
The CDM’s can become very tired because they are forced to defend and to fill empty midfield.
4-2-2-2
It is one of the most balanced formations. Similar to 4-4-2 but with players more qualified to defend and others to to attack.
Have enough players when defending or attacking
Suitable for anyone who likes to have possession of the ball and to anyone who likes to give freedom to CAM’s.
The CAM’s play on the wings and may not have the required attributes.
Requires some practice time to become familiar with the formation.
4-3-1-2
One of the formations most recommended for those who like to play through the middle. The key element of this squad is the CF. You should invest some coins on a really good player for this position.
The CF and the two ST make this formation extremely dangerous in attack.
Suitable for those who like to play through the middle.
Very narrow formation. Crossings hardly happen.
4-3-2-1
Similar to 4-3-1-2 but with two CF’s and only one ST or similar to 4-3-3 but the left and right forwards are tucked inside rather than to the wings.
It is wider in the attack than 4-3-1-2.
Suitable for those who like to play through the middle.
A bit narrow formation, specially on the midfield.
4-3-3
One of most famous formations on FUT 13. Earned greater notoriety for having been adapted by Barcelona in last years.
The closeness and the balance of the six men from the front allows safe passing game between them.
Chance of fast attacks on the wings.
Only one ST may be insufficient.
Insufficient players that help the back four.
4-4-1-1
Widely used in the world of football and in the Barclays PL in particular. Similar to 4-4-2 but one of ST backs for CF.
Better for a passing team and less direct.
The CF can be used to be the creative force or to break up play.
The CF drops too deep and leaves you isolated up top.
Some of the mid fielders should have good defensive attributes to help the back four.
4-4-2
The classic formation. Widely used in the world of football and the second most used in FIFA 13 Ultimate Team. Organised structure of defenders and mid fielders moving as a line up and down the pitch.
The safest option for those players not too sure on what formation to go with.
Solid and good for attack through the middle or on the wings. Fullbacks can support wingers.
Formation a bit predictable for opponents.
Some of the mid fielders should have good defensive attributes to help the back four.
4-5-1
Formation that puts 5 players in midfield, two of them supporting the striker. For many years, it was the favourite formation of many European teams.
Suited to players who prefer to build play patiently.
Probably the best formation for who wants to keep the ball.
Not good for direct play and long ball styles.
CM often tends to get lost and caught out of position.
5-2-1-2
Formation used by fewer FIFA 13 Ultimate Team players. Similar to 5-2-2-1 but with two ST with a more creative CF option.
Strong defence with space for wingbacks to run into.
The best formation for who likes to play in counter-attack.
Can be narrow attacking wise limiting options.
It depends too much on CF so he must be really good.
5-2-2-1
One of less popular formations on FIFA 13 Ultimate Team. Similar to 5-2-1-2 but with 1 up top supported by a left and right forward either side.
Probably the formation more solid defensively.
Suitable for who likes to play in counter-attacks.
Very weak if the opponents put many players in the midfield.
The RF/LF’s may have to help the CM’s.
5-3-2
The most solid and balanced formation of 5 defences. Although seemingly defensive formation can become a very offensive.
Strong defence with space for wingbacks to run into.
Can be narrow attacking wise limiting options.
To choose a formation is a step much more important than many gamers think. It can make the difference between winning and losing many matches. Choose well …