When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the players on any team were forwards, and games were high-scoring affairs ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. Formations are to football what ...

While football continues to evolve, one trend has stood out in recent years: the rise of the back three in modern football. As tactical demands shift, this formation has helped elite teams stay ...

Formations come into fashion before fading away, with the tides changing due to advancements in the sport. Changes in the ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...