The way football teams line up (their formations) will significantly affect not only the flow of the game but also team dynamics and overall performance. The 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 systems are among the most ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...

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At the top level, the numbers we call “formations” are just one part of a manager’s tactical thinking. For fans, though, they provide a basic way to understand the ideas and strategies that coaches ...