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.
Eredivisie (Netherlands) is the most uniform: 58.9% of its line-ups are 4-2-3-1.
| League | 4-2-3-1 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Netherlands | 58.9% | 640 |
| 2. Championship England | 57.4% | 1,113 |
| 3. HNL Croatia | 55.1% | 354 |
| 4. Premier League England | 53.6% | 760 |
| 5. Serie A Brazil | 53.2% | 746 |
| 6. Süper Lig Türkiye | 48.1% | 684 |
| 7. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 46.5% | 608 |
| 8. Super League 1 Greece | 46.4% | 466 |
| 9. Super Liga Serbia | 43.7% | 586 |
| 10. Liga MX Mexico | 41.3% | 675 |
| 11. Major League Soccer United States | 40.3% | 1,032 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 40.1% | 616 |
| 13. CONMEBOL Libertadores International | 39.7% | 302 |
| 14. La Liga Spain | 39.5% | 760 |
| 15. UEFA Europa League International | 39.2% | 538 |
| 16. FA Cup England | 38.8% | 227 |
| 17. Liga I Romania | 37.8% | 630 |
| 18. Super League Switzerland | 37.8% | 458 |
| 19. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 36.5% | 630 |
| 20. UEFA Champions League International | 35.3% | 558 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
Exact formation as recorded.