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.
A-League (Australia) keeps the faith: 29.4% of its line-ups are still 4-4-2.
| League | 4-4-2 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A-League Australia | 29.4% | 326 |
| 2. J1 League Japan | 28.3% | 760 |
| 3. La Liga Spain | 27.5% | 760 |
| 4. Copa del Rey Spain | 27.1% | 214 |
| 5. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 25% | 952 |
| 6. Segunda División Spain | 24.6% | 936 |
| 7. Allsvenskan Sweden | 22.7% | 484 |
| 8. CONMEBOL Sudamericana International | 20.2% | 312 |
| 9. AFC Champions League Elite International | 18.9% | 280 |
| 10. Liga MX Mexico | 17.7% | 684 |
| 11. Super League China | 17.5% | 360 |
| 12. Ligue 1 France | 17.1% | 764 |
| 13. Super League Switzerland | 15% | 360 |
| 14. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 13% | 616 |
| 15. UEFA Champions League International | 12.4% | 435 |
| 16. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 12.3% | 470 |
| 17. Premier League Russia | 12.3% | 472 |
| 18. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 12.1% | 651 |
| 19. Liga I Romania | 12.1% | 630 |
| 20. CONMEBOL Libertadores International | 12.1% | 307 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded. Variants such as 4-4-1-1 count separately.