We already talk about advantages, disadvantages, defending position and attacking position of 4-4-2 formation in previous article entitled Tactic Guide 4-5-1. Beside decide the best formation in every match, and assign attacking and defending position for your team, select correct playing style for each position is also important to gain victory.
In this article we will talk about the best playing style selection for each position in 4-5-1 formation.
Central Defender
Ball Winner: A ball winner is a good selection to intercept enemy attack quickly, he also good to mark enemy strikers.
Left and Right Defender
Attack minded: 4-5-1 formation only have one striker so your striker need much support to get a goal. An attack minded left and right defenders, can help you to fill your midfield side line while both of your wingers help your striker in attack.
Central Midfielder
Playmaker: Your central midfielder is the best position as your play maker.
Hard Man & Ball Winner: If you want your central midfielder more focus in defense, you can choose a player with Hard man or ball winner playing style.
Attacking Midfielder
Playmaker: Your attacking midfielder is also a good position as a play maker.
Box to box & Busy: if you want your attacking midfield more active both in defense and offense you can choose a player with box to box or busy playing style.
Left and Right Midfielder
Winger: A winger is very good to help your strikers. With only one stiker, the best way to create more chances is to let them focus in penalty box.
Dribbler: A dribbler also good to build an offensive move from the side line.
Striker
Target Man & Penalty box: If your strikers stand mostly in enemy penalty box, having a striker with target man or penalty box playing style as your striker is a smart idea.
Run Chanel: If you choose to play more defensive and only depend on counter attack to get a goal, is a good idea to have strikers with Run Chanel playing style.