The formation is played with FIFA 23 Coins three CAMS. However, the LAM/RAM function as LM/RMs. This makes it play very similar to a 4-1-4-1 and allows you to play wide or narrow.

In terms of defensively, the 4-2-3-1 formation is extremely compact. You have two holding CDMs, which provide security and stability. The configuration can be easily altered - by putting the 'balanced', or 'get forward instructions on a CDM you can have the player be more aggressive or more cautious.

The formation sees a team defend in a 4-5-1, where the CAM can be found a bit deeper than other formations , such as the 4-4-2. This is why it is the preferred choice of may players to end a game, while still retaining an offensive threat.

The 4-4-2 may be the most balanced formation available in FIFA 23. This strategy employs two strikers, making it somewhat more aggressive than the 4-2-3-1. However, it is at the expense of the absence of a CAM.

The players who are brand new to FIFA are often struggling with the 4-4-2, due to the lack of a CAM. However, you are able to activate a CM to provide additional assistance to the attack.

Perhaps the biggest drawback of this type of formation is that two strikers are likely to stay forward, even with the instruction to "come back to FUT 23 Coins buy defend' this basically means that you must attack with four midfielders, except if you add the striker back manually.