Soccer is a game of constantly moving parts — keeping track of it can be disorienting. Thankfully, starting formations provide a useful initial reference point, helping us make sense of the unfolding ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. Whether it be Antonio Conte ...

This study aimed to investigate the impact of tactical formations on the physical and technical performance of professional football players in the Chinese Super League (CSL). A sample of 800 games ...

These famous soccer formations have helped shape the beautiful game over the years.

We examine the differences in running performance demands and tactical individual actions for male amateur football wingers in four tactical formations: 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 during an ...

Since Leeds United switched to a 3-5-2 formation, only six Premier League clubs have accumulated more points than Daniel Farke’s side. It’s been quite the ride for Leeds upon their return to the ...