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EA FC 26: Best 4-4-1-1 Custom Tactics
World Champion Manuel Bachoore reveals the best 4-4-1-1 custom tactics in EA FC 26. This formation is used by many pro players and is one of the best formations to use in EA FC 26. It uses a balanced build-up style and a high defensive approach, builds attacks by placing wingers and inside forwards, and secures defensive stability by utilizing deep-lying playmakers. It also adds variety to the attack by utilizing shadow strikers.
1. ⚽ Best Formation in EA FC 26: 4-4-1-1 Introduction
- ✅ The 4-4-1-1 formation is one of the most powerful formations in EA FC 26.
- ✅ It is used a lot by pro players along with the 4-5-1 formation.
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1. ⚽ Best Formation in EA FC 26: 4-4-1-1 Introduction
- ✅ The 4-4-1-1 formation is one of the most powerful formations in EA FC 26.
- ✅ It is used a lot by pro players along with the 4-5-1 formation.
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2. 🛡️ Defense and Build-up Style Settings
- ✅ Build-up Style: Use a Balanced Style.
- ✅ Defensive Approach: Use a High Defense. Can be changed depending on the opponent.
- ✅ Back Line: Maintain a balance between defenders and fullbacks.
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3. 🎛️ Midfielder Role Settings: Deep-Lying Playmaker and Box-to-Box
- ✅ Deep-Lying Playmaker: Focuses on defense to prevent counterattacks.
- ✅ Box-to-Box: Actively moves across both offense and defense.
- ⚠️ You must place at least one defensive midfielder to effectively block counterattacks.
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4. Winger and Inside Forward Settings: Flank Attack Strategy
- ✅ Strengthen flank attacks by placing wingers and inside forwards respectively.
- ✅ Build up through the wingers, and the inside forwards penetrate inside to pose a threat.
- ✅ You can mirror the roles of the left and right wingers, but I prefer setting one as a winger and the other as an inside forward.
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5. 🎯 CAM and Striker Settings: Shadow Striker and Forward Runs
- ✅ CAM (Attacking Midfielder): Assign the role of Shadow Striker.
- ✅ Striker: Set to Get in Behind.
- ✅ The shadow striker plays a very important role in the 4-4-1-1 formation.
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6. ⚔️ AI Movement During Attack and Utilizing Counterattacks
- ✅ Unfold the attack centering on the CAM, and it is common to see movements penetrating inside from the right flank.
- ✅ The 4-4-1-1 formation is very strong in counterattacks, and players are always ready to run in.
- ✅ Create attacking opportunities by utilizing short one-two passes.
- ✅ When there are no counterattack opportunities, slowly build up using the right midfielder.
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7. 📦 Positioning in the Box and Player Penetration
- ✅ Positioning in the box is important, and the CAM and wingers actively penetrate.
- ✅ Even if you assign the winger role to the winger, they will show movements coming inside for crosses.
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8. ⭐ Importance of the Shadow Striker
- ✅ The shadow striker is positioned on the same line as the striker and plays an important role in the attack.
- ✅ It is important for the shadow striker to be on the same line, as it becomes difficult to attack if the shadow striker is right in front of the box.
- ✅ Connect a first-touch pass to the shadow striker so they can turn and shoot.
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9. 🔑 Deep-Lying Playmaker's Involvement in Attack
- ✅ The deep-lying playmaker creates opportunities by participating in the attack in addition to their defensive role.
- ✅ Even if you set up a deep-lying playmaker, there are still opportunities to attack through the center.
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10. 🛡️ Defensive Strategy: Utilizing Midfielders and Blocking the Center
- ✅ In all formations, it is important to utilize midfielders to return to the defensive line and block the center.
- ✅ In the 4-4-1-1 formation, it is more difficult to block the center because of the CAM.
- ✅ When defending, you must defend like a 4-4-2 formation.
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11. 📍 Positioning During Defense and Covering Space
- ✅ When the opponent is building up, use midfielders to block the center and guide them to the flanks.
- ✅ It is important to cover the central space, and you cannot block all spaces.
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12. ⚽ Adhering to Basic Defensive Principles
- ✅ You can intercept many easy balls by adhering to basic defensive principles.
- ✅ You can get more counterattack opportunities through basic defensive principles.