Soccer is a game of constantly moving parts — keeping track of it can be disorienting. Thankfully, starting formations provide a useful initial reference point, helping us make sense of the unfolding ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. Formations are to football what ...

Allegri: ‘De Bruyne can do well in deeper role’ with Napoli 3-4-3 formation Max Allegri explains why he changed Napoli to a 3-4-3 formation against surprise package Frosinone, insisting ‘Kevin De ...

Ruben Amorim is finally ready to abandon his tried and trusted 3-4-2-1 formation – and Manchester United fans could witness a new 4-3-3 formation against Bournemouth on Monday evening and with two ...

The way football teams line up (their formations) will significantly affect not only the flow of the game but also team dynamics and overall performance. The 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 systems are among the most ...