PSG Football Formation

Starting Lineup

PSG aims to win the ball back high up the pitch and strike quickly. This 3-4-3 formation is built to play a vertical game that moves the ball from defence to attack in few passes. The team looks to use the width of the pitch to stretch the defence.

AI stays between the posts to organize the back line. The defensive unit consists of a back three made of AI, AI, and AI. They defend in a high line to squeeze the space in the middle of the pitch. The central defender AI sits in the middle to sweep behind while the other two AI players act as wide centre backs to cover the channels. This back three works together to stay compact when the opposition tries to play through the lines.

The midfield is composed of two central players and two wide players who act as wing backs. JANGGO0110 and AI occupy the central spots to control the tempo and shield the defence. JANGGO0110 works to carry the ball forward to link the lines. DDaDac and HanWooRA provide the width in the midfield, pushing up to support the attack and dropping back to help the defence. This group must work hard to win the second ball and recycle possession when the initial press fails.

Up front, the attacking unit uses three players to pressure the opposition back line. wpdl3042 plays as a lone striker to hold up the ball and find the feet of others. panch25 and Autonomoust operate on the flanks, looking to cut inside and create chances. panch25 and Autonomoust will often try to isolate a one on one against a defender. The goal is to create runs in behind or deliver crosses from the wide areas to wpdl3042.

One major advantage for Paris Saint-Germain is the ability to create wide overloads. When DDaDac or HanWooRA push high, they combine with the wingers to overwhelm the defence. The team also possesses a strong ability to press in coordinated waves. By having three attackers and two wide midfielders, they can trigger a press that forces the opponent into a mistake.

This 3-4-3 lineup provides a heavy offensive presence that is hard to contain. It is best suited for games where the team wants to dominate the ball and pin the opponent into their own half.