Where does 4-4-2 survive?
Share of line-ups still set out as 4-4-2 — a shape that has halved across the majors since 2016.
Allsvenskan (Sweden) keeps the faith: 69.7% of its line-ups are still 4-4-2.
| League | 4-4-2 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Allsvenskan Sweden | 69.7% | 274 |
| 2. Superliga Denmark | 51.1% | 436 |
| 3. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 30.6% | 857 |
| 4. Eliteserien Norway | 28.8% | 240 |
| 5. Liga MX Mexico | 28.1% | 668 |
| 6. Super League Switzerland | 25.8% | 306 |
| 7. Championship England | 24.7% | 1,112 |
| 8. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 22.7% | 612 |
| 9. Bundesliga Austria | 20.6% | 360 |
| 10. UEFA Champions League International | 20.2% | 362 |
| 11. La Liga Spain | 19.9% | 760 |
| 12. Bundesliga Germany | 19.3% | 611 |
| 13. Primeira Liga Portugal | 18.2% | 611 |
| 14. Super League China | 16.6% | 211 |
| 15. Ligue 1 France | 15.7% | 759 |
| 16. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 15.5% | 323 |
| 17. Serie B Italy | 15% | 938 |
| 18. Major League Soccer United States | 13.5% | 690 |
| 19. A-League Australia | 13.2% | 280 |
| 20. Liga I Romania | 12.6% | 459 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded. Variants such as 4-4-1-1 count separately.