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 B (Brésil) is the most uniform: 39,1% of its line-ups are 4-2-3-1.
| League | 4-2-3-1 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serie B Brésil | 39.1% | 215 |
| 2. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentine | 37.2% | 234 |
| 3. Ligue des champions de l'UEFA International | 29.6% | 203 |
| 4. Major League Soccer États-Unis | 26.3% | 259 |
| 5. Ligue Conférence de l'UEFA International | 26.2% | 450 |
| 6. championnat du Japon de football Japon | 22.1% | 380 |
Showing every competition. Major competitions only
Exact formation as recorded.