With 31 Bundesliga titles since the competition’s debut season back in 1963,no German team is more successful than Bayern Munich. Last season’s triumph marked the club’s tenth successive league title, with the side’s departing number nine having been the division’s top scorer in all but three seasons of the club’s decade of dominance.
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However, without a recognized number nine, Bayern now find themselves hurtling towards the unknown, making them an interesting proposition forFIFA 23players. After all, the club is still home to plenty of great players, but finding the best formation to fully utilize their talents is going to be an important part of any success thatFIFA 23players may find.
The Best Formation for Bayern Munich in FIFA 23
With Robert Lewandowski nowtearing it up in La Liga, Bayern don’t really have a top-tier striker anymore, which can make finding a decent attacking formation a little difficult for players. Some may decide to opt for a more midfield-heavy false 9 system, but, with Mané able to play as a center forward inFIFA 23, the club’s default4-2-3-1 Wideformation is arguably the best option available.
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Due to his fantastic pace and finishing stats, playingManéthrough the center is a bit of a no-brainer, as too is putting assist king ThomasMüllerin just behind him. Playing Mané up top also solves another problem, as this frees up the left midfield position for one of Sané and Coman to step into. Given the latter’s superior pace and dribbling skills and his higher overall rating,Comanis just about the better choice. The right midfield spot is a little easier to fill, withGnabrybeing the only viable option save for playing Sané out of position.
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Like Gnabry, it’s difficult to see pastGoretzkaandKimmichfor the central positions, as both are amongthe best center midfielders inFIFA 23. Behind them, a center back pairing ofDe LigtandHernandezwill be very difficult to breach, whileDaviesandMaraouiare the ideal choices for the full-back positions. Finally, ManuelNeuer’s status as one ofFIFA 23’s best goalkeepersensures that his spot in between the sticks remains safe for at least another year.
Tactics and Instructions
As far as tactics go, players will want to opt for a balanced defensive style and balanced build-up play, while chance creation should generally be built around direct passing. Given that Mané isn’t as good in the air as some ofFIFA 23’s highest-rated strikers, players should limit the width of their attacks to around 60, as, in all likelihood, they’re going to be cutting inside with their wide players anyway.
For instructions, Mané should stay central and operate as a false nine, allowing him to come a little deeper and drop in beside Müller from time to time. Speaking of Müller, he should be instructed to stay forward and allowed to roam freely so as to conserve his stamina and exploit any pockets of space that begin to form later on in the game. Coman and Gnabry should be instructed to cut inside, while the full-backs should be given permission to join in during attacks and overlap with the players in front of them whenever they do so.
FIFA 23is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
