EA FC 26 is here with some of the most quick paced and fluid gameplay we have seen in a long time, with this 4-2-1-3 meta tactic you can enjoy the responsive dribbling and quick passing that the game has to offer.
Let's break down the tactics, roles and PlayStyles that can help you get the most out of the game with this first live tuning update as well and get ready for the first week of EA Sports FC 26 full release.
4213 Meta Tactics for EA FC 26
Here are the tactical settings and player roles for the custom meta 4213 tactics in EA FC 26:
FC 26 4213 Tactical Settings
Build-Up Style: Balanced
Defensive Approach: High
Tactics Code: RZtRyXrXbt%T
FC 26 4213 Player Roles
GK: Sweeper Keeper | Build-Up
LB/RB: Fullback | Defend
CB: Defender | Defend
RDM: Holding | Defend
LDM: Deep-Lying Playmaker | Build-Up
CAM: Playmaker | Balanced
RW/LW: Inside Forward | Roaming
ST: Advanced Forward | Attack
How to attack with the 4213 in FC 26?
The key to attacking with the 4-2-1-3 in FC 26 is finding your wingers and strikers with through balls and lobbed passes from the midfield areas.
The build-up starts immediately as you retrieve the ball from your opponent and try to catch their defenders off guard with a quick release to your wide players and cutting it back for a tap-in.
Another method of building up with this tactic is playing out from the back to your central CAM that can then play a first-time through ball to the striker to beat the opponent's offside trap and get through on goal.
How to defend with the 4213 in FC 26?
Defending is one of the hardest parts of the game in EA FC 26 but with this 4-2-1-3 setup you get a solid defensive screen with your right sided CDM and your backline maintaining it's shape as soon as you lose the ball.
Try not to switch to your CBs unless you're close to your box and want to manually block a shot or intercept a cutback as pulling them out of position will be disastrous for you as it will open up an easy passing lane for your opponent to exploit.
With manual interceptions being rewarded, don't hesitate to trigger them with the X | A button when your player is cutting a passing lane. The best thing you can do when being countered is to drag your left sided CDM that pushes up back into position before switching to another defender.
The biggest mistake you can make while defending in EA FC 26 is to spam tackles, they slow your defender down, are slow to recover from and unless you time them right take your player completely out of the game.
Meta 4-2-1-3 Tactics Team
If you're looking for a low budget meta team to try out these 4-2-1-3 tactics with, this should be good in game.
Recommended PlayStyles for 4213 Tactics in FC 26
GK: Footwork, Cross Claimer
CB: Jockey, Block, Anticipate
RB/LB: Quick Step, Anticipate, Intercept
RDM: Jockey, Intercept, Pinged Pass
LDM: Incisive Pass, Pinged Pass, Press Proven
CAM: Incisive Pass, Technical, Finesse Shot
LW/RW: Rapid, Technical, Low Driven Shot, Pinged Pass
ST: Finesse Shot, Low Driven Shot, Rapid, Precision Header
Is the 4213 the best tactic in EA FC 26?
It's still too early to pick out the very best tactical setup in FC 26 but with a variety of options in attack as well as a solid defensive structure the 4-2-1-3 is a very good place to start your FC 26 journey as you build your team and rise through the divisions.
What formation have you picked to start playing with in FC 26? Is there a particular tactic you would like reviewed? Let us know below!