Türkiye National Football Team Formation

Starting Lineup

Mert Günok · Merih Demiral · A. Can Kaplan · Mert Müldür · Ferdi Kadioglu · Hakan Calhanoglu · Arda Güler · I. Can Kahveci · Semih Kilicsoy · B. Alper Yilmaz · Yunus Akgün

Türkiye plays a vertical game built to exploit transitions using a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup looks to hit opponents quickly once the ball is won. The intention is to use the width of the pitch to stretch the opposition and create direct paths to the goal.

Semih Kilicsoy starts between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back three consists of Yunus Akgün on the left, Arda Güler in the center, and B. Alper Yilmaz on the right. Arda Güler acts as a ball playing defender to start attacks, while B. Alper Yilmaz provides aerial strength and physicality. Yunus Akgün covers the space behind the midfield to ensure the back line holds the line. The unit functions to squeeze the space between the lines and maintain a high line to keep the team compact.

The midfield relies on a double pivot to control the center of the pitch. Hakan Calhanoglu sits in the deep lying playmaker role to recycle possession and switch play with his passing range. Beside him, I. Can Kahveci works to shield the defense and win the second ball. Ferdi Kadioglu operates in the left half space as an attacking midfielder to drive forward with the ball, while Mert Müldür plays on the right side to connect the midfield to the attack. This group works to press aggressively to win the ball high and quickly transition from defense to attack.

Up front, the team utilizes three attackers to pin the last defender. Mert Günok acts as the central striker to hold up the ball and link play with the advancing midfielders. Merih Demiral operates as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside, while A. Can Kaplan plays on the right as a wide winger who stays near the touchline to provide width. These players work to make runs in behind the defense and look for cutbacks from the byline to create clear chances.

Türkiye gains a significant advantage through wide overloads when the midfielders push high. The ability to press high in coordinated waves allows the team to win it back high up the pitch. This formation also offers great speed of transition, allowing the forwards to exploit space before the opponent can settle.

This 3-4-3 formation focuses on rapid movement and direct attacking play. It is best suited for matches against teams that play a high line and leave space behind their defense.