Where is 4-2-3-1 the default?
Share of line-ups set out as 4-2-3-1 — the most common shape in football, and in some leagues close to the only one.
Eredivisie (Niederlande) is the most uniform: 58,9% of its line-ups are 4-2-3-1.
| League | 4-2-3-1 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Niederlande | 58.9% | 640 |
| 2. Championship England | 57.4% | 1.113 |
| 3. HNL Kroatien | 55.1% | 354 |
| 4. Premier League England | 53.6% | 760 |
| 5. Serie A Brasilien | 53.2% | 746 |
| 6. Süper Lig Türkei | 48.1% | 684 |
| 7. Saudi Professional League Saudi-Arabien | 46.5% | 608 |
| 8. Super League Griechenland | 46.4% | 466 |
| 9. Super Liga Serbien | 43.7% | 586 |
| 10. Liga MX Mexiko | 41.3% | 675 |
| 11. Major League Soccer Vereinigte Staaten | 40.3% | 1.032 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 40.1% | 616 |
| 13. Copa Libertadores International | 39.7% | 302 |
| 14. Primera División Spanien | 39.5% | 760 |
| 15. UEFA Europa League International | 39.2% | 538 |
| 16. FA Cup England | 38.8% | 227 |
| 17. Liga 1 Rumänien | 37.8% | 630 |
| 18. Super League Schweiz | 37.8% | 458 |
| 19. Division 1A Belgien | 36.5% | 630 |
| 20. Champions League International | 35.3% | 558 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded.