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.
Segunda División (Spain) keeps the faith: 39.2% of its line-ups are still 4-4-2.
| League | 4-4-2 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Segunda División Spain | 39.2% | 936 |
| 2. La Liga Spain | 38.3% | 760 |
| 3. Liga MX Mexico | 31.1% | 684 |
| 4. Super League China | 29.6% | 324 |
| 5. J1 League Japan | 26.5% | 612 |
| 6. A-League Australia | 20.7% | 294 |
| 7. CONMEBOL Libertadores International | 19.2% | 307 |
| 8. Ligue 1 France | 19% | 764 |
| 9. Super League Switzerland | 18.4% | 364 |
| 10. Allsvenskan Sweden | 18.2% | 484 |
| 11. Liga I Romania | 17.9% | 615 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 17.9% | 616 |
| 13. CONMEBOL Sudamericana International | 16.8% | 202 |
| 14. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 16.7% | 246 |
| 15. Premier League England | 16.2% | 760 |
| 16. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 16% | 480 |
| 17. UEFA Nations League International | 15.8% | 336 |
| 18. Bundesliga Austria | 14.8% | 393 |
| 19. AFC Champions League Elite International | 14.6% | 240 |
| 20. Euro Championship International | 14.2% | 626 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded. Variants such as 4-4-1-1 count separately.