FIFA 21: best modules, tactics and player instructions

In this guide we will find out which are, in FIFA 21, the best modules, tactics and player instructions to be adopted to win your games, both online and offline.

Also for this year the time has come to take the field and do it in the virtual way more fun and realistic as possible. FIFA 21 is here and it's time to start getting serious. In this guide we will present what are the best modules, tactics and player instructions to be adopted in FIFA 21, to win as many games as possible. These indications can be used both during your gaming sessions in single player and both during your multiplayer challenges. 

A necessary clarification

FIFA 21 proposes itself, every year, as a real certainty of the videogame sports / football field. A certainty in terms of realism and involvement. The title, which also presents interesting innovations compared to those of the past year (by clicking here you will understand what we are referring to), is a concentration of realism and simulation with EA that has tried to reconstruct as far as possible the whole variability that the game of football brings on your rump.

Precisely for this reason we must point out that the best modules, tactics and player instructions that we recommend for FIFA 21 are subject to numerous unpredictable dynamics. His own style of play already tested that does not suit our indications, perhaps unsuitable teams or simply the will, on the part of the player, to set his own modus operandi. Having clarified this very important point, we can continue with our guide.

All the secrets of 4-3-2-1 - Fifa 21 best modules, tactics and player instructions

Even with regards to this FIFA 21 let's start by telling you about a module that over the years has proved to be very effective. The famous Ancelottian Christmas tree, on 4-3-2-1. With this module you will have a defensive line made up of four players, a playmaker in front of the defense, two half wings with both defensive and offensive tasks, two attacking midfielders and a first striker.

Beware of two attacking midfielders which should not be considered real wings but will have to play in support of the attacker by acting as what were once called "half strikers". The attacker can be either a classic center forward boa to get dozens of crosses or an attacker quick and fast to be exploited in spaces.

The second option, therefore that of the quick and easy tip, in our opinion is the best and is the one we feel we can recommend. This, in fact, is a module that is well suited to a tactic and a style of play aimed above all the use of the fast break, a tactic that exploits the acceleration and speed characteristics of your players. Take a look at these parameters when choosing yours 11 initial!

FIFA 21: here are the player instructions to implement the counterattack in 4-3-2-1

The 4-3-2-1, as we have already said, is an excellent form to take advantage of the counterattack. To ensure that the latter is implemented in the best way it is necessary to give your players some specific instructions. Here are which ones:

• TD: Stay behind in attack. Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• TS: Stay behind in attack. Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• CS and CD: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• CC: Stay behind in attack. Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• CCD and CCS: Player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• ATD: Get in behind. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.
• ATS: Get in behind. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.
• ATT: if the player's Speed ​​attribute is lower than the value 80 leave the default instructions, if the player's Speed ​​attribute is greater than / equal to the value 80 set Enter behind. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.

Leave the instructions of default for all other values ​​not mentioned.

FIFA 21: here is the best personalized tactic to implement the counterattack in 4-3-2-1

Equally important will be the custom tactic. Even the latter will help us in preparing a team suitable for the game on the counterattack and therefore vertically. Here are the best parameters to set for the custom tactic:

DEFENCE

• Defense style: Fall back
• Width: 6/10
• Depth: 4/10

ATTACK

• Attack Style: Quick Maneuver
• Width: 5/10
• Players in the area: 6/10
• Corners: 3/5
• Punishments: 3/5

Here are all the secrets of 4-3-3 - Fifa 21 best modules, tactics and player instructions

We arrive at one of the most fascinating modules of the whole football tactical panorama. The famous and much praised 4-3-3. It is a module that has achieved a certain fame especially in the years of Barcelona by Pep Guardiola who was able, with his tiki-taka, to conquer everything and enchant the whole world. From Guardiola onwards, the tradition of 4-3-3 has extended to many masters of international football. All his mastery as a coach has been put at the service of players of the highest level.

Let's think about Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets and of course Lionel Messi. It is, therefore, a perfect module for setting up a tactic based on the principle of ball possession and control of the action.

There are, however, different types of 4-3-3, in this case we are talking about the 4-3-3 containment, to be clear, the one that has a four-man defense, a midfield composed of a playmaker in front of the defense and two half wings to give different tasks and, in this case, unlike the previous module, two wings as well. The two wings can obviously be managed as you see fit. Let's discover the various parameters to set up a perfect ball possession tactic and to make the most of the 4-3-3.

FIFA 21: here are the player instructions to implement ball possession in 4-3-3

As mentioned above, the 4-3-3 is a perfect module to take advantage of the ball possession, as even the great coaches of the moment teach us. Here then are the various parameters to be respected regarding the instructions to be given to the players:

• TD: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• TS: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• CS and CD: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• CDC: Stay behind in attack. Recommended player performance (attack / defense): medium / high.
• CCD and CCS: Player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• AD: Get in behind, Cut inside. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.
• AS: Get in behind, cut inside. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.
• ATT: if the player's Speed ​​attribute is lower than the value 80 leave the default instructions, if the player's Speed ​​attribute is greater than / equal to the value 80 set Enter behind. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.

Leave the instructions of default for all other values ​​not mentioned.

FIFA 21: here is the best custom tactic to implement ball possession in 4-3-3

Also in this case the custom tactic. Here are the various parameters to set to make your team balanced and shaped according to your needs, in this case, these needs all meet ball possession:

DEFENCE

• Defense style: Pressing on the first check
• Width: 6/10
• Depth: 7/10

ATTACK

• Attack Style: Ball Possession
• Width: 6/10
• Players in the area: 5/10
• Corners: 3/5
• Punishments: 3/5

Leave the instructions of default for all other values ​​not mentioned.

Here are all the secrets of 4-1-2-1-2 - Fifa 21 best modules, tactics and player instructions

Il 4-1-2-1-2, or even more commonly 4-3-1-2 is a very interesting module that has been used by many coaches especially in recent years. Also in this case it must be specified that in FIFA 21 you will encounter different types of this module, we refer to the one with the half wings very narrow and close to the director in front of the defense.

A line of defense at 4, with two full backs that this time they will have great room for maneuver and great opportunities for attack on the flanks, a playmaker in front of the defense with two half wings to make density, a great quality attacking midfielder to act between the lines will be essential for support the offensive raids of the full backs by giving them support and to serve assists to the two forwards.

This module, in FIFA 21, is definitely the most suitable for implementing a tactic that can give a lot of annoyance to your opponents, whether they are real or whether it is the CPU it does not matter, the high pressure puts everything and everyone in difficulty, putting tremendous pressure on the ball and biting your opponents' ankles. Let's find out the various parameters to be set to implement an excellent high pressing

FIFA 21: here are the player instructions to implement high pressure in 4-1-2-1-2

High pressing is a tactic as expensive as it is effective, capable of putting your opponents in great difficulty. Prepare good changes and good players to take over because your owners si they will tire a lot but they will give you great satisfaction:

• TD: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• TS: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• CS and CD: Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• CDC: Stay behind in attack. Recommended player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• CCD and CCS: Player performance (attack / defense): high / high.
• COC: Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.
• PD and PS: if the player's Speed ​​attribute is lower than the value 80 leave the default instructions, if the player's Speed ​​attribute is greater than / equal to the value 80 set Enter behind. Player performance (attack / defense): high / medium.

Leave the instructions of default for all other values ​​not mentioned.

FIFA 21: here is the best personalized tactic to implement high pressure in 4-1-2-1-2

Let's now move on to a fundamental aspect to set a good high pressing, that is custom tactics. In this way you will be able to decide how to structure your offensive and above all defensive maneuver:

DEFENCE

• Defense style: Pressing once the ball is lost
• Width: 6/10
• Depth: 8/10

ATTACK

• Attack Style: Balanced
• Width: 6/10
• Players in the area: 5/10
• Corners: 3/5
• Punishments: 3/5

Happy football everyone!

Our guide on FIFA 21 and the best modules, tactics and player instructions to use ends here. We invite you to write in the comments the your experience with our advice and, above all, advise which are your favorite modules and, if you want, reveal some small suggestions. We invite you to take a look at the list of the best young talents in the game as well as our guide on how to best use the web app.

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