F C Barcelona Spain Football Formation
A 4231 formation is a shape in soccer with four defenders, two defensive midfielders or holding midfielders, three attacking midfielders, and one primary striker The 4231 is one of the most widely used formations in soccer This formation can easily transform into a 451 formation due to the constant movement of the midfielders The 4312 is a very narrow formation At the back there are two centrebacks and two fullbacks who protect the goalkeeper In midfield there are three central midfielders who contribute to the attack as well as defence Further up the pitch there is an attacking midfielder who supports the two strikers up front