4-1-3-2 Formation

The 4-1-3-2 is a variation of 4-1-2-1-2 formation and requires a strong CDM. This allows the remaining 3 midfielders to play farther forward and more aggressively, and also allows them to pass back to their defensive mid when setting up a play or recovering from a counterattack. The 4–1–3–2 gives a strong presence in the forward middle of the pitch and is considered to be an attacking formation.