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 (Países Baixos) is the most uniform: 58,9% of its line-ups are 4-2-3-1.
| League | 4-2-3-1 | Line-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eredivisie Países Baixos | 58.9% | 640 |
| 2. Championship Inglaterra | 57.4% | 1.113 |
| 3. HNL Croácia | 55.1% | 354 |
| 4. Premier League Inglaterra | 53.6% | 760 |
| 5. Serie A Brasil | 53.2% | 746 |
| 6. Campeonato Turco de Futebol Turquia | 48.1% | 684 |
| 7. Campeonato Saudita de Futebol Arábia Saudita | 46.5% | 608 |
| 8. Campeonato Grego de Futebol Grécia | 46.4% | 466 |
| 9. Super Liga Sérvia | 43.7% | 586 |
| 10. Liga MX México | 41.3% | 675 |
| 11. Major League Soccer Estados Unidos | 40.3% | 1.032 |
| 12. Primeira Liga Portugal | 40.1% | 616 |
| 13. Copa Libertadores Internacional | 39.7% | 302 |
| 14. La Liga Espanha | 39.5% | 760 |
| 15. Liga Europa da UEFA Internacional | 39.2% | 538 |
| 16. FA Cup Inglaterra | 38.8% | 227 |
| 17. Campeonato Romeno de Futebol Romênia | 37.8% | 630 |
| 18. Swiss Super League Suíça | 37.8% | 458 |
| 19. Jupiler Pro League Bélgica | 36.5% | 630 |
| 20. Liga dos Campeões da UEFA Internacional | 35.3% | 558 |
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Exact formation as recorded.