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541

3 of 5 stars
Name 541
Base Formation 541
Attacking Score 1 /3
Defending Score 3 /3
Counter Score 3 /3
Popularity Medium
Availability UT
FIFA/FC Editions FC 24 | FC 25 | FIFA 19 | FIFA 20 | FIFA 21 | FIFA 22 | FIFA 23
Features 5xx
Countering
Defending
Slow Build-Up

541

One of the most solid of the 5 at the back formations in terms of defensive set-up and overall structure.

▲ Strong defence.
▲ Two players on either wing.
▼ The ST gets too lonely.

Pos Important Attributes
CB R Defense Physical
CB C Defense Physical
CB L Pace Defense
RB Pace Dribbling
LB Pace Dribbling
CM R Passing Pace
CM L Passing Pace
RM Pace Shooting
LM Pace Dribbling
ST Shooting Physical
Key Player
CM | The 2 CM’s are crucial to this setup. They will have great options all around them so these two players are vital to the success of this formation. They need to be able to play a variety of passes and have good vision to be able to start attacks in numerous ways.

Play Styles

A very rigid set-up allows for patient build-up in terms of passing with focus through the CM positions to allow runners from other areas to join in attacks so you don’t constantly lose possession.

How to Use this Formation

The 541 formation is a particularly defensive formation, with an isolated forward and a packed defence. The lone striker is usually looking to receiving the ball for scoring on counter-strikes.

How to Counter this Formation

To counter this formation, just put many players in the midfield.

Formations you should use to beat this one (by descending order):
4321, 433 (4), 352, 451.