Como Football Formation

Starting Lineup

REINA (Audero / Vigorito) · MORENO (Sala) · DOSSENA (Goldaniga) · KEMPF (Barba) · IOVINE (Van der Brempt) · BRAUNODER (Perrone) · MAZZITELLI (S. Roberto) · NICO PAZ (Da Cunha) · CUTRONE (Verdi) · STREFEZZA (Fadera) · BELOTTI (Cerri)

Verticality defines the identity of Como in this 4-2-4 formation. This lineup is built to play with high intensity and directness to catch the opposition out of position. The primary goal is to push numbers forward and attack with speed to bypass the midfield quickly.

REINA operates as the goalkeeper to command the area. The defense maintains a flat back four to protect the central zones. IOVINE plays as a right back to cover the flank and track back when needed, while MORENO occupies the left back role to provide support. DOSSENA and KEMPF act as the two central defenders. DOSSENA is tasked to hold the line and win the header in aerial duels, while KEMPF provides cover to sweep behind the line if a runner breaks through. The unit must stay compact to deny the turn to attacking midfielders.

In the center of the pitch, BRAUNODER and MAZZITELLI form a double pivot. Their main job is to shield the defense and recycle possession to keep the pressure on. BRAUNODER works to win the second ball and cover ground, while MAZZITELLI looks to carry the ball forward to break the line. They connect the defensive unit to the front four by playing through the lines. This duo must press in a mid-block to force a long ball from the opponent and regain control.

The attacking unit is highly aggressive with CUTRONE and BELOTTI working as a pair of strikers. These two forwards aim to link up play between the lines and pin the last defender. NICO PAZ and STREFEZZA operate as the wide attackers. NICO PAZ functions as an inverted winger to cut inside and look for a through ball, whereas STREFEZZA pushes wide to get to the byline and whip it in. This arrangement is designed to stretch the defence and create one on one situations for the forwards.

A key advantage for Como is the ability to create wide overloads when MORENO and NICO PAZ work together on the left. The formation also allows for rapid speed of transition, which can catch opponents during a change in possession. By keeping four players high, the team can pin the last defender and create space for late runs into the box. This creates a lot of pressure in the final third and forces the opposition to sit deep.

This 4-2-4 formation is ideal for a team looking to dominate through direct attacking play and high intensity. It is most effective against opponents that struggle to defend against rapid transitions and wide overloads.