Borussia Dortmund Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Borussia Dortmund focuses on a high press and vertical play in this 3-5-2 formation. The lineup is designed to win the ball high up the pitch and move it forward immediately to catch the opposition. This system works to squeeze the space in the middle and force the opponent into mistakes through constant pressure.

JJUM guards the goal and organizes the defensive unit from deep to manage the high line. The back three operates as a narrow defensive block with Dickey sitting in the center to win the header and cover the space. Hummels plays as a ball playing defender on the right to help play out from the back. Savio holds the left side of the three to ensure the team maintains a compact unit when defending in a low block.

The midfield functions with a deep sitting pair and an attacking ten. MoonDI and Gurneya work as a double pivot to shield the defense and protect the center. Komarty and Bellingham push higher to act as players who connect the lines and move into the half spaces. Bellingham uses his ability to carry the ball forward and his timing to arrive late into the box. Skyuk plays in the hole behind the strikers to receive on the half-turn and play through the lines to find the attackers.

Two forwards operate at the top of the formation to lead the pressure. Vinaa acts as a pressing centre-forward to force the opponent to go direct. Milky way works in a partnership to find space and link up play between the lines. The team looks to attack in combinations through the middle or hit in behind on the transition. This movement allows the forwards to pin the last defender and create space for Skyuk to operate in the pockets.

A major advantage of this lineup is the numerical superiority in midfield. With five players in the middle, the team can easily control the tempo and win the second ball. The ability to press high in coordinated waves allows Borussia Dortmund to win it back high up the pitch. Furthermore, the presence of Bellingham helps the team progress through the thirds and break the line with his ball carrying.

This 3-5-2 formation relies on high energy and central control. It is ideally suited for matches against teams that prefer to play through the middle.