Crvena zvezda Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Glazer (Ilić/Gordić) · Seol (Mimović) · Spajić (Leković) · Điga (Stojić) · Larusi (Rodić) · Diavara (Mijailović) · Hvang (Ilić) · Krunić (Šljivić/Knežević) · Ðukanović (Katai/Jovanović) · Radonjić (Kordoba) · Duarte (Ndiaj/Sremčević)

Crvena zvezda looks to control matches by playing a vertical game through a 5-2-3 formation. This lineup is built to hit teams on the break while maintaining a solid base to prevent being caught out. The team aims to win the ball in the middle third and quickly push it forward to the front three.

Glazer sits between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line operates as a back three with Diavara holding the center of the formation. Spajić plays as the right center back to cover the space behind the wing back, while Điga acts as the left center back to defend the zone. Larusi and Seol function as attacking wing backs, meaning they must track back to help the center backs when the opposition has the ball and push high to provide width when Crvena zvezda has possession.

The midfield is a double pivot consisting of Hvang and Krunić. These two players work to protect the center of the pitch and shield the defensive line. Krunić acts to intercept passes and win the second ball, while Hvang helps to carry the ball forward to connect the defense to the attack. They must work hard to squeeze the space between the lines and ensure the opposition cannot play through the center.

In the final third, the team uses three attackers to stretch the opposition. Duarte acts as the lone striker, playing to hold up the ball and bring others into the game. Ðukanović and Radonjić play as wide attackers who often cut inside to create more central presence. These players are tasked to press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition defense. The movement is designed to create runs in behind and allow the wing backs to overlap the wingers.

This formation offers Crvena zvezda a strong defensive block that is hard to break down through the middle. The wide overloads created by the wing backs like Seol and Larusi can force the opposition to pull defenders out of position. By using the five defenders, the team stays compact when defending deep and relies on speed of transition to catch opponents off guard.

This 5-2-3 formation focuses on defensive stability and rapid attacking transitions. It is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession where the ability to defend in a low block is vital.