$10 Formations Explained

Which of the 5 formations wins on $10?

4-3-3

Requires 1 GK + 4 DEF + 3 MID + 3 ATT = 11 players. Most balanced. Default starting choice.

$10 sample: 1 $1 GK + 4 cheap defenders ($1 each = $4) + 3 $1 midfielders + 3 strikers (split remaining $2 across 3) = $10 total. Great for fitting a $5 GOAT striker.

4-4-2

Requires 1 GK + 4 DEF + 4 MID + 2 ATT = 11 players. Classic English style. 2 strikers + wide midfielders. Solid mid-block.

$10 sample: 1 $1 GK + 4 cheap defenders ($1 each = $4) + 4 $1 midfielders + 2 strikers (split remaining $1 across 2) = $10 total. Great for fitting a $5 GOAT striker.

3-5-2

Requires 1 GK + 3 DEF + 5 MID + 2 ATT = 11 players. Wing-back heavy. 5 midfield slots โ€” good for stretching the budget across more cheap MIDs.

$10 sample: 1 $1 GK + 3 cheap defenders ($1 each = $3) + 5 $1 midfielders + 2 strikers (split remaining $1 across 2) = $10 total. Great for fitting a $5 GOAT striker.

4-2-3-1

Requires 1 GK + 4 DEF + 5 MID + 1 ATT = 11 players. Modern. 2 defensive midfielders + 3 attacking midfielders + 1 striker. Pep's favorite.

$10 sample: 1 $1 GK + 4 cheap defenders ($1 each = $4) + 5 $1 midfielders + 1 strikers (split remaining $0 across 1) = $10 total. Great for fitting a $5 GOAT striker.

5-3-2

Requires 1 GK + 5 DEF + 3 MID + 2 ATT = 11 players. Defender-heavy. 5 DEF. Park-the-bus style. Good if you want a $5 GOAT striker and dirt-cheap defense.

$10 sample: 1 $1 GK + 5 cheap defenders ($1 each = $5) + 3 $1 midfielders + 2 strikers (split remaining $1 across 2) = $10 total. Great for fitting a $5 GOAT striker.