Unlike for SM24’s best tactics and formations, the match engine in Soccer Manager 2025 (SM25) makes tactics very realistic. Following the Soccer Manager 2025 release a few days ago, some managers have discovered and shared the tactic that has worked best for them in the game. We share these SM25 tactics below.

4-2-3-1 Formation

Tactics

General

• Width: Normal
• Mentality: V. Attacking
• Tempo: Fast
• Formation Fluidity: Adventurous
• Work Rate: Fast
• Creativity: Bold

Defense

• Pressing: All Over
• Tackling Style: Hard
• Backline: Normal
• Sweeper Keeper: Yes
• Time Wasting: Normal

Attack

• Passing Style: Direct
• Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
• Forwards: Work ball into the box
• Wide Play: Play early crosses
• Build-Up Play: Fast
• Counter Attack: Yes

4-4-2 Formation

Tactics

General

• Width: Normal
• Mentality: Attacking
• Tempo: Fast
• Formation Fluidity: Disciplined
• Work Rate: Fast
• Creativity: Bold

Defense

• Pressing: All Over
• Tackling Style: Aggressive
• Backline: Normal
• Sweeper Keeper: Yes
• Time Wasting: Normal

Attack

• Passing Style: Mixed
• Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
• Forwards: Shoot onsite
• Wide Play: Byline crosses
• Build-Up Play: Fast
• Counter Attack: No

4-2-2-2 Formation

Tactics

General

• Width: Normal
• Mentality: Attacking
• Tempo: Fast
• Formation Fluidity: Adventurous
• Work Rate: Fast
• Creativity: Bold

Defense

• Pressing: All Over
• Tackling Style: Aggressive
• Backline: High
• Sweeper Keeper: No
• Time Wasting: Normal

Attack

• Passing Style: Mixed
• Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
• Forwards: Work Ball into the box
• Wide Play: Mixed
• Build-Up Play: Fast
• Counter Attack: No

4-3-3 Formation

Tactics

General

• Width: Normal
• Mentality: V. attacking
• Tempo: Fast
• Formation Fluidity: Adventurous
• Work Rate: Normal
• Creativity: Bold

Defense

• Pressing: All Over
• Tackling Style: Aggressive
• Backline: High
• Sweeper Keeper: No
• Time Wasting: Low

Attack

• Passing Style: Direct
• Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
• Forwards: Shoot on sight
• Wide Play: Play early crosses
• Build-Up Play: Fast
• Counter Attack: No

3-4-2-1 Formation

Tactics

General

• Width: Wide
• Mentality: Attacking
• Tempo: Fast
• Formation Fluidity: Disciplined
• Work Rate: Normal
• Creativity: Cautious

Defense

• Pressing: All Over
• Tackling Style: Aggressive
• Backline: High
• Sweeper Keeper: No
• Time Wasting: Low

Attack

• Passing Style: Direct
• Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
• Forwards: Work Ball into the box
• Wide Play: Byline crosses
• Build-Up Play: Fast
• Counter Attack: Yes

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