Where is 4-2-3-1 the default?
Share of line-ups set out as 4-2-3-1 — the most common shape in football, and in some leagues close to the only one.
Serie A (Brazil) is the most uniform: 69.9% of its line-ups are 4-2-3-1.
| League | 4-2-3-1 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serie A Brazil | 69.9% | 760 |
| 2. Süper Lig Türkiye | 68.4% | 607 |
| 3. Liga I Romania | 63.5% | 353 |
| 4. A-League Australia | 63% | 270 |
| 5. Premier League Ukraine | 62.5% | 256 |
| 6. Super League 1 Greece | 60.4% | 240 |
| 7. AFC Champions League Elite International | 42.3% | 248 |
| 8. Segunda División Spain | 41.5% | 922 |
| 9. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 40.1% | 262 |
| 10. Ligue 1 France | 38.6% | 760 |
| 11. Primeira Liga Portugal | 38.1% | 612 |
| 12. Ligue 2 France | 36.3% | 760 |
| 13. Bundesliga Austria | 35% | 357 |
| 14. Championship England | 34.3% | 1,104 |
| 15. Liga MX Mexico | 33% | 306 |
| 16. Super League China | 32.8% | 478 |
| 17. UEFA Champions League International | 31.5% | 286 |
| 18. Premier League Russia | 31.1% | 479 |
| 19. UEFA Europa League International | 29.7% | 664 |
| 20. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 26.5% | 752 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded.