Roma Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Svilar (Ryan) · Mancini (Smalling) · Danso (N'Dicka) · Angelinho (Dahl) · Celik (Abdulhamid) · Pellegrini (Bove) · Paredes (Cristante) · Le Feè (?) · Dybala (Baldanzi) · Soulè (El Shaaravi) · Dovbyk (Abraham)

Roma seeks to dominate through central congestion and intense pressure in a 2-5-3 formation. This lineup relies on winning the ball high up the pitch to launch direct attacks. The goal is to compress the middle of the pitch and overwhelm the opponent in the attacking third.

Svilar sits behind a narrow defensive line as the last man. Mancini and Danso act as the two central defenders, where Mancini provides leadership and Danso uses his aerial strength to win headers. This pair must step up to squeeze the space and prevent runners from getting behind, often leaving large gaps behind them if the press fails.

The midfield is heavily populated to control the center of the pitch. Celik and Angelinho act as a double pivot to shield the two defenders, while Paredes works to recycle possession and find teammates. Pellegrini and Le Feè operate in the half spaces to connect the defensive unit with the forwards, often making late runs into the box. This five man block aims to crowd the middle and force opponents to play wide.

In the final third, Roma utilizes three attackers to stretch the defence. Dovbyk acts as a pressing centre-forward and target man to hold up the ball, while Soulè and Dybala play as inverted wingers who cut inside to create chances. The attack focuses on quick combinations and finding the feet of the striker to split the defence with a through ball. These three players work to pin the last defender and create space for the midfielders.

This formation offers significant numerical superiority in midfield, making it hard for opponents to play through the lines. Roma can also use the five midfielders to win the second ball and immediately transition. The ability to pack the central areas allows the team to regain possession quickly and strike with high intensity.

Roma uses this setup to choke the central area of the pitch and dominate through central overload. It is best suited for games where the team needs to press an opponent into mistakes and control the tempo through the middle.