Is 4-2-3-1 the most popular formation these days?

[pc4th]

I see a lot of teams using the 4-2-3-1 formation. Is it more popular than 4-4-2 now?

Is it a good evolution for the game in term of open/attacking/attractive football?

[BTV802]

I see a lot of teams using the 4-2-3-1 formation. Is it more popular than 4-4-2 now?

Is it a good evolution for the game in term of open/attacking/attractive football?

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=901954

This is an interesting discussion on the formation and it's variations.

[erick]

4-3-3

[BTV802]

4-3-3

I like the 4-3-3. I feel like the 4-2-3-1 is like a modified 4-3-3. For example Ajax is a team that traditionally plays in the 4-3-3 but lately their lineup has looked a bit like this.


VdWiel--Wielaert--Vertonghen--Vermaelen
Gabri------------Enoh
Sulejmani
Suarez----Cvitanich----Urby

Ajax uses two holding midfielders supporting an attacking midfielder who pushes up to join the the forwards regularly. Kind of like the 4-2-3-1, I guess you could call it 4-2-1-3.

Symantics....It's all about the tendencies of the players and what their attacking/defensive responsibilities are. Ajax's formation is very dynamic right now so it's hard to categorize.

[erick]

I like the 4-3-3. I feel like the 4-2-3-1 is like a modified 4-3-3. For example Ajax is a team that traditionally plays in the 4-3-3 but lately their lineup has looked a bit like this.


VdWiel--Wielaert--Vertonghen--Vermaelen
Gabri------------Enoh
Sulejmani
Suarez----Cvitanich----Urby

Ajax uses two holding midfielders supporting an attacking midfielder who pushes up to join the the forwards regularly. Kind of like the 4-2-3-1, I guess you could call it 4-2-1-3.

Symantics....It's all about the tendencies of the players and what their attacking/defensive responsibilities are. Ajax's formation is very dynamic right now so it's hard to categorize.

the 4-3-3 is the best formation.imo


mexico should use it :D