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

Here we list the best Meta tactics and instructions for the 4-2-4 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 would like more details or specific adjustments for your team.

Update : As of Thursday January 18.

4-2-4 formation, a Meta option?

As this guide is published, the 4-2-4 formation is an attractive option but not really Meta on
EA FC 24. It will therefore be suitable if you want to have fun more than dominate in Rivals or FUT Champion, although we consider it important to use a tactic that suits your style of play. This is an option
aggressive in attackwhich is therefore less Meta than more classic formations like 4-2-3-1, 3-4-2-1 or even 4-1-2-1-2 (2) which we generally recommend.

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 4-2-4 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 4 and 6. Be careful however, as for Corners, the higher the number, the greater the risk of counterattacks. The depth could be modified to be higher, typically around 71-73, in order to obtain regular pressing which remains strong enough despite the Patch reducing its effectiveness.

Instructions for 4-2-4 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, do not 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: Axial position
• BU 2: Central position – Behind the defense
• AG: Return to defense – Go to the center – Into the box
• AD: Return to defense – Cross to the center – Into the area
• MC: Stay behind in attack – Cover center – Stay on the edge of the box
• MC: Stay behind in attack – Cover center – Stay on the edge of the area:
• DG: Stay behind in attack – Overrun
• DD: Stay behind in attack – Overrun

Possible changes : You can choose to instruct one of the two BUs to stay ahead if its offensive AI is not very good or if its defensive performance is high. Likewise, MCs could have more offensive instructions if necessary, especially if their performance is high/average. This is a very aggressive option however, which will make you very vulnerable to counterattacks. It is also possible to have the AG or AD behind the defense for overruns, although here the idea is to have four attackers in the area rather than one player overrunning.

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

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

On attack

In the role of the two Scorers, we recommend if possible two ultra Meta options, with the idea of ​​a complete BU like Mbappé or Eusebio. But a mix between an agile BU and a physical BU also works perfectly, with the big one rather behind the defense while the more agile option will be there to build and take advantage of the spaces.

Examples of players in BU
Physical : Ginola Triple Threat, Haaland RTTK, Cantona Thunderstruck, Ronaldo WW, Drogba WW, Torres, Osimhen RTTK.

Examples of players in full BU : Mbappé POTM, Eusebio Centurions, Puskas Thunderstruck, Hamm, Henry Thunderstruck, Benzema Radioactive, Diani Thunderstruck, Vialli UCL.

Examples of agile BU players : Dalglish Centurions, Messi Radioactive, Di Natale, Griezmann TOTGS, Sterling Fire, Rodrygo Trailblazers.

For the two positions of AG and AD, we are here on pure attackers with a very aggressive perspective, who will make the difference in a duel. We are therefore on purely offensive options, where defensive performance does not really matter. Note that there is an emphasis on Meta styles of play such as finesse shooting and the ability to distribute the ball.

Examples of players in AG : Ronaldinho Thunderstruck, Mbappé POTM, Vinicius Jr Thunderstruck, Son POTM, Rashford Centurions, Leao TOTGS, Willian FC Pro, Diaz RTTK, Fati Thunderstruck, Neymar Jr.

Examples of AD players : Salah WW, Jairzinho Centurions, Hansen TB, Rodrygo Trailblazers, Saka TOTGS, Martinelli WW, Govou Triple Threat, Felipe Anderson Centurions, Giuly UCL.

In Midfield

In MC, we are more on defensive options, or even MDC. So, you can choose to use two pure MCs in a very offensive way, or two MDCs to be more defensive or use a mixture for a more balanced game.

Examples of MC offensive : Putellas WW, Zico Centurions, KDB Centurions, Zidane Dynastie, Gullit Centurion, De Jong Thunderstruck, Modric RTTK, Alli FC Pro Live, Banini Fondations.

Examples of MC instead
box-to-box : Matthaus, Gullit WW, Sawa, Sanches WW, Bellingham TB/POTM, Bruno Fernandes RTTK, Beckham.

Examples of MDC : Vieira, Kanté Radioactive, Stones WW, Alaba WW, Blanc, Laimer RTTK, Rice Trailblaers, Koundé WW, Coquelin RTTK, Tchouaméni.

In defense

Since the full-backs don't really go up in attack, one might think that the more offensive options are not useful. However, the positioning of MCs and wingers will push your DG and DD to move up a bit. So, a good passing game and some flexibility could help create play in this space. We will therefore look for options with high offensive output and a good combo of speed, agility and passing game. So, good passing styles of play will be a significant asset, although a strong defender will never be a bad choice.

Examples of DG/DD : Cafu Thunderstruck, Bacha UWCL, Zanetti Centurions, Cole Centurions, Cancelo TOTGS, Lizarazu UCL, Walker Evo, Clauss TOTGS, Bompastor FUT Héro, Cuadrado Thunderstruck, F. Mendy, Grimaldo TOTW, Karchaoui TOTW.

For central defenders, the ideal is to choose Lengthy options, with at least one of the two having a tall height (1m90+). A duo with one option a little more powerful and the other smaller and more agile is interesting.

Examples of duets in DC : Maldini Dynastie and VVD WW, Yashin WW and Ramos Fire, Varane Thunderstruck and Militao WW, Vidic Centurions and Koundé TB, Gvardiol Evo and Saliba Evo.