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: 35.4% of its line-ups are still 4-4-2.
| League | 4-4-2 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Segunda División Spain | 35.4% | 936 |
| 2. Liga MX Mexico | 33.3% | 682 |
| 3. A-League Australia | 30.9% | 324 |
| 4. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 28.6% | 1,162 |
| 5. J1 League Japan | 22.2% | 612 |
| 6. CONMEBOL Sudamericana International | 19.5% | 313 |
| 7. CONMEBOL Libertadores International | 16.6% | 308 |
| 8. AFC Champions League Elite International | 15.3% | 274 |
| 9. La Liga Spain | 14.7% | 760 |
| 10. Super League China | 12.9% | 590 |
| 11. FA Cup England | 11.5% | 288 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 11.2% | 616 |
| 13. UEFA Nations League International | 10.8% | 324 |
| 14. Ligue 1 France | 10.5% | 750 |
| 15. UEFA Europa Conference League International | 10.1% | 824 |
| 16. UEFA Europa League International | 9.5% | 347 |
| 17. Super League 1 Greece | 9.3% | 464 |
| 18. Liga I Romania | 9.2% | 620 |
| 19. UEFA Champions League International | 8.5% | 426 |
| 20. Ligue 2 France | 8.4% | 758 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded. Variants such as 4-4-1-1 count separately.