Football Manager 2024 allows you to play whatever tactical system you can imagine.

The 4-2-3-1 Gegenpress will allow you to outscore and dominate your opposition.

Manchester City won an unprecedented quintuple during our simulation with this tactic.

Football Manager 2024 (FM24) is one of the most popular football simulation games on the market right now. Part of that is due to the player's ability to get as close as possible to emulating real-life coaches in the virtual world. It has even been used by young managers as inspiration to start their careers with systems in the game.

Tactics are a huge factor towards success on FM as the difference between glory and failure can often be in the tactical setup of the team. With so many different formations and play styles available to choose from, along with a plethora of customisation options to enable players to set up their team in whatever way they see fit - there's plenty of opportunity to build a system capable of beating anyone, or indeed quite the opposite. This can especially be challenging for new players trying to familiarise themselves with the game.

A 4-2-3-1 Gegenpress has long been a popular choice of formation for FM players, due to its simplicity and the style of play being easy on the eye for players. The system guarantees goals and a 'plug-and-play system', where the players can work around instructions given to them with ease due to the way that the tactic works. Using this can often be a surefire way to success, and is often seen as one of the best tactical styles you can use in the game. With that said, let's break down the 4-2-3-1 gegenpress, with a full explanation of how you can use it to take you to glory in Football Manager 2024.