Formation · Defensive-solid
5-2-1-2 formation
Five-man defense with wing backs, double pivot, a CAM, and two strikers
Defensive-solidstyle bucket
11players
3variations
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Strengths and weaknesses
A quick honest read on what this shape gives you and what it asks you to accept.
Strengths
- Three center backs and two wing-backs give a solid, wide defensive line
- Wing-backs supply the width and attack the flanks
- The CAM and two strikers make a strong trio for counter-attacks
Weaknesses
- Only two central midfielders, easily outnumbered
- Each wing-back covers a full flank alone
- Can become too defensive and slow to attack
Key roles on the pitch
The positional groups that make this shape work, use them as a roster-building checklist.
Goalkeeper
1 player
- GK
Defensive line
5 players
- LWB
- LCB
- CB
- RCB
- RWB
Midfield
3 players
- CM
- CM
- CAM
Attack
2 players
- ST
- ST
Common variations
Shapes that share the 5-back defensive line, useful comparisons when you want to keep the back line and change the midfield.
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