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: 44.6% of its line-ups are still 4-4-2.
| League | 4-4-2 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Allsvenskan Sweden | 44.6% | 480 |
| 2. Superliga Denmark | 43.5% | 354 |
| 3. La Liga Spain | 35.8% | 760 |
| 4. Eliteserien Norway | 31.9% | 480 |
| 5. Primeira Liga Portugal | 27.6% | 612 |
| 6. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 26.6% | 612 |
| 7. Super League Switzerland | 26.4% | 360 |
| 8. Liga MX Mexico | 23.5% | 306 |
| 9. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 23.3% | 752 |
| 10. J1 League Japan | 21.3% | 611 |
| 11. Segunda División Spain | 17.9% | 922 |
| 12. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 16.8% | 262 |
| 13. Super League China | 15.9% | 478 |
| 14. Championship England | 15.1% | 1,104 |
| 15. UEFA Europa League International | 14.8% | 664 |
| 16. Bundesliga Germany | 13.4% | 612 |
| 17. Premier League Ukraine | 12.9% | 256 |
| 18. Ligue 2 France | 11.7% | 760 |
| 19. UEFA Champions League International | 11.2% | 286 |
| 20. A-League Australia | 10.7% | 270 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded. Variants such as 4-4-1-1 count separately.