Lanús Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1- A. Marchesín
4- H. Grana
6- Jádson Vieira
3- M. Velázquez
10- S. Blanco
14- S. Salcedo
8- A. Pelletieri
19- G. Pizarro
9- Toto Salvio
2- C. Quintana
21- M. Aguirre

Lanús aims to control matches through a high press and quick transitions using a 4-5-1 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and use the central density of the midfield to disrupt the opponent. The team works to dominate the central areas before moving the ball vertically toward the lone striker.

A. Marchesín plays between the posts to organize the defensive line. Lanús uses a flat back four that stays relatively compact to deny space between the lines. C. Quintana and Jádson Vieira act as the central defenders, where Quintana provides cover while Jádson Vieira handles the more physical aerial duels. On the flanks, H. Grana and M. Velázquez act as full backs who need to balance their defensive duties with the need to support the wide midfielders. This unit works to squeeze the space and force the opposition into wide areas where they can be contained.

The midfield acts as a five man block that provides heavy coverage across the pitch. G. Pizarro and A. Pelletieri operate as a double pivot to shield the defense and win the second ball. In front of them, S. Blanco, Toto Salvio, and M. Aguirre occupy the half spaces and central zones to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Toto Salvio and S. Blanco work to carry the ball forward, while M. Aguirre helps to recycle possession and pick up runners from deep. This group is tasked with pressing in pairs to win it back high up the pitch.

In the attacking phase, S. Salcedo operates as a lone striker to lead the line. He must hold up the ball and find the feet of the oncoming midfielders to create attacking combinations. The wide midfielders pull wide to stretch the defense, creating space for the central players to move into. Lanús looks to attack in transition, using the pace of the midfield to hit in behind on the transition. The goal is to create link up play between the lines and allow the midfielders to arrive late into the box.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through its heavy midfield density and ability to press in coordinated waves. By using five players in the middle, Lanús creates numerical superiority in the center of the pitch to win the second ball. The team also benefits from the ability to shift between a compact mid block and a high press to squeeze the space available to the opposition.

Lanús utilizes this setup to dominate central areas and strike quickly on the break. It is a formation best suited for facing teams that rely heavily on central playmakers and need to be forced wide.