Napoli Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Donnarumma · Buongiorno · Lobotka · Anguissa · Di Lorenzo · Kvaraskelia · B. Saka · A. Davies · Bastoni · Osimenh · De Ligt

Napoli look to dominate through high pressing and rapid transitions in this 3-4-3 formation. The lineup focuses on winning the ball high up the pitch and using verticality to punish opponents. This formation is built to stretch the defence and create chaos in the final third.

Donnarumma acts as the goalkeeper, sweeping behind a high line to collect long balls. The back three consists of De Ligt, Buongiorno, and Bastoni. De Ligt plays as a ball playing defender to start attacks from the back, while Buongiorno stays central to win the header and defend zonally. Bastoni acts as a left sided centre back who can carry the ball forward into the midfield. The defensive unit works to squeeze the space and trigger a press as soon as the ball enters their half.

The midfield works as a central block with two players sitting behind the front three. Lobotka acts as a deep lying playmaker who drops between the centre backs to receive and recycle possession. Anguissa provides the energy to press aggressively to win the ball high and drives forward with the ball to break the line. Di Lorenzo and A. Davies act as wing backs, providing the width and tracking back to cover the wide areas when defending. This midfield duo connects the defensive unit to the attackers.

Napoli attack with three players across the front line. Osimhen acts as a pressing centre forward who pins the last defender and looks to run in behind. B. Saka operates as an inverted winger on the right, cutting inside to create chances, while Kvaraskelia stays wide on the left to pull wide and stretch the defence. The forwards work in combinations to find the feet of the striker or play a one two to bypass the opposition. They press from the front to force a long ball and regain possession quickly.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through wide overloads from Di Lorenzo and A. Davies. Napoli can also use numerical superiority in midfield when the wingers tuck inside to help Anguissa and Lobotka. The ability to press in coordinated waves allows the team to win it back high up the pitch.

This 3-4-3 lineup is designed for a team that wants to control games through aggressive pressing and wide attacking play. It is best suited for matches against opponents who play a high line and can be caught on the transition.