Today's we are going to review another absolutely incredible and overpowered formation that is actually currently banned from EA, we are going to talk about the best three at the back formation - 3-4-2-1 formation, with going through the custom tactics and player instructions. Check and learn how to play 3421 to easy get more wins in EAFC 24!

Most Op FC 24 3421 Formation & Tactics - How to Play 3421 Easily to Get More Wins in FC 24

EA Sports have official banned all the five of the back and three of the back formations from Pro tournaments. But you can still use three at the back and five at the back formations in FUT Champions & Drafts, Division Rivals, Squad Battles, and any other game mode in FC 24 Ultimate Team and also head-to-head season. So with that being said, let's get started!

Pros & Cons of 3-4-2-1 Formation

+ Very attacking formation with three players right in front.

- Defensively weak and susceptible to dangerous counter-attacks.

- Needs fast defenders and wingers with a medium defensive work rate.

Best FC 24 Custom Tactics

Similar to the 3412, this formation has a possession-based attacking element. However, it is more deadly because of the CFs behind the striker. The attacks come from wider areas, rather than through the middle, as there is no CAM in this formation. It also has the ability to score from distance. The formation emphasizes defensive solidity with four defenders forming a solid backline. The three central midfielders provide stability and control in the midfield. The wide attacking midfielders offer width and create opportunities on the flanks. The central attacking midfielder acts as a playmaker, linking the midfield and attack. The lone striker leads the attacking line.

How to Counter this Formation? The goal is to get 2 CDM. Any formation with 2 CDM should be effective.

Formations you should use to beat 3421: 433 (3), 4222, 451, 4231.

Defence

Defensive Style: Balanced

Width: 35

Depth: 55

Offence

Build Up Play: Balanced

Chance Creation: Direct Passing

Width: 50

Players In Box: 6 

Corners: 2

Free Kicks: 2 

For defensively, choose balanced style, width 35 and depth 35, because through balls can be an issue if your center backs aren’t deep enough. Offensively, choose balanced for build up, 50 width, and 6 players in box, corners and free kicks 2. 

Player Instructions

• LM & RM: Come back on defense, Stay wide, Stay on edge of box for cross  

• CMs: Cover center, Stay Back while attacking, Stay on edge of box for cross

• ST, LF & RF: Stay Central, Get in behind, Stay Forward

Keeping the left and right mid on defensive tactics is crucial because you don’t want them to over-commit and expose an easy counter-attack. All three of the forwards wait in the attacking third for passes to be sent directly to them. This formation works best when you get them the ball as fast as possible. From there, it should be easy with three attackers going at once.

Best Players for 3-4-2-1 Squad in FC 24

When considering the best players for a FC 24 3421 squad, here are some versatile and skillful players who could excel in the respective positions within the 3421 formation:

Goalkeeper:

• Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)

• Alisson Becker (Liverpool)

• Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)

Defenders:

• Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

• Sergio Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain)

• Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City)

• Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

• Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Central Midfielders:

• Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

• Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

• N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

• Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

• Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Wide Attacking Midfielders:

• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

• Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)

• Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

• Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

• Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli)

Central Attacking Midfielder:

• Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

• Kai Havertz (Chelsea)

• Paulo Dybala (Juventus)

• Mason Mount (Chelsea)

• Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)

Striker:

• Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

• Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

• Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

• Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

• Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)