The Best Meta Tactics for the 3-4-2-1 Formation on EA Sports FC 24

Here we list the best Meta tactics and instructions for the 3-4-2-1 formation on EA Sports FC 24. This guide therefore includes all the elements necessary to obtain effective in-game tactics, in order to perform at the highest level in the FUT mode of the football game. You can find all our Meta formations and tactics on our guide dedicated to the best formations in EA FC 24.

Feel free to ask your questions in the comments if you want more details or specific adjustments for your team.

Update : As of Saturday October 28.

3-4-2-1 formation, a Meta option?

As this guide is published, the 3-4-2-1 formation is an attractive option on EA FC 24. It will therefore be suitable if you want to play in Rivals or FUT Champion, although we consider it important to use a tactic that matches your style of play. Effective and very aggressiveit is ideal for playing when you need to get back on track.

If you are looking for a more classic setup, we recommend a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-2-2-2 which will be more versatile.

When to use our 3-4-2-1? It’s a very aggressive system, which will create a lot of offensive options, with three attackers but also players on the wing who will make calls. This will create a lot of situations with an opposing defense that will inevitably stretch a little with so many runs and calls.

Also note that training must be directly linked to your players to be effective. Some cards are only Meta in specific circumstances. We will discuss this point later in our guide.

The best tactics for 3-4-2-1 on EA FC 24

Here we list the personalized tactics for this training. Note that to access these tactics, simply go to your club and open the drop-down menu with L3. We recommend saving this tactic on a different game plan than the base one, so that you can easily change it during the game.

Possible changes : Although the point of our tactics is to take the whole thing as is to obtain the desired result (Meta training), it is possible to modify some elements according to your preferences.

Here, the Corners aspect is changeable, from 1 to 3 although we consider 2-3 to be the most effective. In the area is also modifiable, between 3 and 5. Be careful however, as for Corners, the higher the number, the greater the risk of counterattacks. The width could be modified in attack as in defense, with a lower number (35-40) in defense and a higher number (50-60) in attack.

Instructions for 3-4-2-1 formation

Here we list the instructions to place for the different players, according to their position. This element is extremely important in the function of the tactic and its training, don’t forget to complete them well, otherwise the whole thing will not work as well. If there is no specific instruction on the position, the instruction remains by default.

• BU: Behind the defense – Aggressive interception – Stay in front
• AT: Behind the defense – Back on defense
• AT: Behind the defense – Back on defense
• MD/MG: Return to defense – Stay wide – Behind the defense – In the box
• MCD: Stay behind in attack – Cover center
• MCG: Stay behind in attack (Balanced possible here) – Cover center

Possible changes : Here, the only changes are details. The MCG (or right depending on the player profile) could be a Box-to-box with a high/high return, it will go up a little naturally. You can leave medium/high in balanced to have a little more options behind.

In BU, the axial position is possible if your AT tend to be too close to your BU (especially a question of AI) in your opinion.

Meta players for 3-4-2-1 formation on EA FC 24

Without making an extremely exhaustive list, we present here Meta players to play with our tactics on the 3-4-2-1 formation on EA FC 24. Here again, the idea is to be able to compare with your club to Be sure that the tactics presented here will be ideal for you.

On attack

For the BU role, although the player is sometimes alone up front, he will generally have the support of the other two attackers. From then on, all types of BU Meta will be playable here, both physical and agile players. However, we appreciate a complete player capable of building a little, since it will be possible to play quick passes in the area.

Examples of players in BU : Eusebio, Mbappé Trailblazers, Henry, Haaland RTTK, Kane Trailblazers, Osimhen RTTK, Openda RTTK, Jota.

For the two AT positions, the options are very wide. We generally recommend attackers, so BU, AG, AD, everything works. However, it is important to have complementary players in relation to the BU. If the latter is physical, you will need agile and fast AT to create spaces. You can also have a more MOC finishing player there, like Messi or Griezmann.

Examples of AT players : Ribery, Vinicius Jr, Leao Trailblazers, Son POTM, Neymar, Salah TOTW, Dembélé, Messi, Fati Evolutions, Diaby.

In Midfield

At the MG and MD level, two options are available to you. The first is to align your DD/DG here, assuming that you change formation during the match. So, both will need to be fast fullbacks, with a solid passing game (hopefully a passing style or two) and good offensive AI. The second is to have classic MG and MD, with high/high efficiency if possible (at a minimum, average on the defensive) and good endurance (the Tireless style is very effective here).

Examples of players in MG/MD : Jairzinho, Saka RTTK, Vinicius Jr, Govou FUT Héro, Diani, Mitoma Trailblazers, Raphina.

Examples of DG/DD in this role: R Carlos, Cafu, Zanetti, Cole, Cancelo TOTW, Karchaoui TOTW, Robertson Trailblazers, Acuna RTTK, Bompastor FUT Héro, F. Mendy, Grimaldo TOTW, Rolfo, C. Henrique Duo Dynamique, Clauss RTTK.

In the role of the MCG, you have the choice of a box-to-box or a pure MDC depending on the instruction. If you have opted to leave him balanced, we will go with a box-to-box: someone capable of defending a little, with if possible a high/high output.

Examples of players in MCG : Gullit, Zidane, Matthaus, Bellingham Trailblazers, Valverde TOTW, Marchisio FUT Héro, Bruno Fernandes RTTK, Llorente Evo.

In MCD (or if the MCG is in Stay Behind), the ideal here will be to have a pure MDC, with a medium/high return. A great physique who will really be your goalkeeper in the center of the field. A card with several defensive playstyles is a real plus, as is good acceleration. If both MCs stay behind, try to have two complementary MDCs: one large and strong and one smaller and agile.

Examples of MDC : Vieira, Makélélé, Laimer RTTK, Tonali, Kanté TOTW, Tchouaméni.

In defense

For central defenders, again, it will depend on your basic formation. If you can have three real DCs, place the most physical and aggressive (Anticipation + playstyle) in the center and the fastest on the sides. Otherwise, position the die-hard MDC in the center and the two CBs on the wings. The ideal is to choose Lengthy but fast options, as this formation exposes you to long deep passes.

DC Examples : Lucio, VVD TOTW, Koundé Trailblazers, Tomori Centurions, Militao, Kalulu RTTK, Hincapié RTTK, Saliba.