Best FUT Defensive squad formation in FIFA 23

In FIFA 23, your skills can take you far, but only if you think about team play. Just as in real football/soccer games, formations are the key if you want long-term success. This is especially important in FIFA Ultimate Team as you need to establish defensive formation and tactics in line with your players. So now you're probably wondering what the best FUT Defensive squad formation in FIFA 23 is.

Which FUT Defensive formation to choose in FIFA 23

It's always wise to select defensive tactics according to the players at your disposal. Even the best formations are inefficient if you don't have the personnel for them. Of course, you want the most efficient FUT defensive squad formation and players who can play in that system. So while you experiment with strategies, try to get some great CBs, LBs, RBs, and especially CDM.

4-4-2 FUT Defensive squad formation in FIFA 23

• 4-4-2 is a classic formation where you can defend successfully and still have enough space to attack. This formation is a great place to start, with the possibility to switch to more defensively oriented options if needed. As FIFA Ultimate Team gameplay is about pace, 4-4-2 is arguably the best defensive squad formation as it allows you to keep your goal but be dangerous on offense simultaneously.

Related: Best FUT Attacking squad formation in FIFA 23

4-3-3 formations in FIFA Ultimate Team

• 4-3-3 formation has the flexibility to change pace and use every opportunity to counter-attack quickly. You can play this as a defensive variant where you'll have put one CDM (center-defensive-midfielder) and two center-midfielders as his wigmen.

5-1-2-2 FUT Defensive formation in FIFA 23

• 5-1-2-2 is one of the more popular formations, maybe because it's a new option in FIFA 23. For starters, you have five defenders capable of covering all mistakes. Also, while attacking, you can always be sure that there is a CDM ready to slow down possible counter-attacks.

5-4-1 FUT Defensive formation in FIFA 23

• Why even try offense when you can put every player in front of your goal and wait for the opponent to lose its composure? That's not very pretty to watch, but a win is a win, and this formation can be the key to defeating stronger teams. Don't forget that Greece became the European champ in 2004 with defense. Just park the bus and wait for the opponent's mistakes.

For more information on FIFA Ultimate Team, check out How to play the FUT Team of the Week in FIFA 23 and How to check FUT club record in FIFA 23 on Pro Game Guides.