A FIFA 23 guide to building the 4-2-2-2 custom tactic, a central, winger-less formation designed to counter the 5-1-2-2 meta.
- FIFA 23's 4-2-2-2 tactic favors central play over wingers, using two defensive midfielders as anchors.
- The recommended custom tactic uses Balanced defense and attack settings with Direct Passing chance creation.
- Detailed player instructions are given for every position, from GK to the two strikers, to counter the 5-1-2-2 meta.
The 4-2-2-2 tactic, one of the most enjoyable attacking formations in FIFA 23, is heavily used by players who like to play through their central players rather than out wide. We looked at how to set up this winger-less, central-focused formation for the new meta!
The 4-2-2-2 custom tactic that wins a lot of matches!
It's already been discovered that the 5-1-2-2 formation is part of the FIFA 23 meta, and this pro believes this new formation can counter it.
How can you set up the 4-2-2-2 tactic, one of the best formations in the new meta, as a tactic that wins a lot of matches?
Here's the answer!
How to Set Up the Best FIFA 23 4-2-2-2 Custom Tactic
The 4-2-2-2 gives you a solid midfield built around two defensive midfielders acting as anchors in the center of the pitch, while the two strikers and central attacking midfielders let you play forward through the middle rather than out wide — perfect for players who prefer central players over wingers!
4-2-2-2 Custom Tactics
- Defense
- Defensive Style: Balanced
- Width: 45
- Depth: 65
- Attack
- Build-Up Play: Balanced
- Chance Creation: Direct Passing
- Width: 50
- Players in Box: 4
- Corners: 1 bar
- Free Kicks: 1 bar
4-2-2-2 Instructions
| Position | Instructions |
|---|---|
| GK | • Default |
| RB/LB | • Stay Back While Attacking • Normal Interceptions (Default) • Stick To Position (Default) • Balanced Attack (Default) |
| CB | • Default |
| Right CDM/Left CDM | • Balanced Defense (Default) • Stay Back While Attacking • Normal Interceptions (Default) • Cover Center • Stay In Position (Default) |
| Right CAM/Left CAM | • Support Defensive Depth (Default) • Get Into The Box For Crosses • Stay In Position (Default) • Normal Interceptions (Default) |
| Right ST/Left ST | • Stay Central • Get In Behind • Stay Forward • Normal Defense (Default) |
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