What is the 4 4 2 soccer formation?

Answer by  Matt88 (104)

The 4-4-2 soccer formation involves 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and 2 forwards. The goalie is not included in soccer formations. The 4 defenders sometimes make the shape of a defensive diamond with a stopper up front and a sweeper in the back.

Answer by  Azoodica (286)

The 4-4-2 is a soccer formation in which the team has four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. The 4-4-2 excludes the goalie. The formation usually consists of straight across lines during the start of the game and the players move accordingly throughout the match.

Answer by  handini (73)

A 4 4 2 formation is composed of four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards. It is the most popular and the traditional soccer formation.

Answer by  RobertoCastro (112)

4 defenders 4 midfield and 2 strikers. it's designed to have balance throughout the field but specifically two tandem strikers whose skills work well together.