USM Alger Football Formation

Starting Lineup

BENBOUT (25) · RADOUANI (19) · CHETTI (3) · SEKOU GASSAMA (9) · ALILET (21) · BOUKHANCHOUCHE (18) · CHITA (6) · ADALID TERRAZAS (10) · KEVIN MONDIKO (4) · GHACHA (27) · GUENAOUI (22)

USM Alger focuses on a compact and hard to break down style of play using a 4-5-1 formation. This lineup is built to sit in a mid-block and wait for the opposition to lose possession before launching vertical attacks. By packing the central areas, the team aims to control the tempo through defensive solidity and quick transitions.

SEKOU GASSAMA stands between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back four consists of GUENAOUI at right back and GHACHA at left back, while ADALID TERRAZAS and BOUKHANCHOUCHE act as the central pair. GUENAOUI and GHACHA work to cover the wide areas, while ADALID TERRAZAS and BOUKHANCHOUCHE maintain a narrow defensive block to protect the middle. The unit works together to squeeze the space between the lines and ensure there are no gaps for the opposition to exploit.

The midfield is a five man line designed to congest the center of the pitch. CHITA acts as the single pivot to shield the defence and recycle possession. Ahead of him, RADOUANI and CHETTI operate as central midfielders who look to win the second ball and drive forward. KEVIN MONDIKO and ALILET play in the half spaces, providing extra numbers to press aggressively and win the ball high up the pitch. This midfield group connects the defensive line to the lone striker through quick passing.

Up front, the team relies on a lone striker, BENBOUT, to lead the line. BENBOUT must hold up the ball and fight for long balls to allow the attacking midfielders to join the play. KEVIN MONDIKO and ALILET act as attacking midfielders who push higher to support the striker, often creating combinations in tight spaces. The team uses the wide players to stretch the defence, looking to hit in behind on the transition once the ball is won back.

One major advantage for USM Alger is the numerical superiority in midfield when defending. The five man unit makes it very difficult for opponents to play through the middle. Another strength is the ability to press in a mid-block, forcing the opponent to play long and allowing the central defenders to win the header. This setup also allows for quick speed of transition when the midfield wins the ball.

This 4-5-1 formation provides a very disciplined defensive base for USM Alger. It is a setup best suited for facing teams that dominate possession and require a compact block to deny space.