Sampdoria Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 Vismara
24 Bereszynski
6 Romagnoli
31 Vulikic
23 Depaoli
15 Akinsanmiro
17 Meulensteen
14 Kasami
21 Giordano
10 Tutino
9 Coda

Sampdoria look to control the middle of the pitch and strike quickly with a 3-5-2. This formation relies on a heavy central presence to dictate play and win the second ball in the middle third. It is built to use the width of the pitch through wide midfielders while keeping the core of the team compact to prevent central penetration.

Vismara operates between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line consists of a back three where Romagnoli acts as the central figure to sweep behind the others and lead the line. Bereszynski plays as the right centre-back to cover the space behind the midfield, while Vulikic provides balance on the left side of the three. This unit works to hold the line and protect the space behind them when the team pushes up.

The midfield works as a three man midfield with a carrier and supporting runners. Meulensteen sits in a single pivot role to shield the defense and recycle possession. Akinsanmiro and Kasami operate as the central duo to connect the defense to the attack, with Kasami looking to drive forward with the ball and Akinsanmiro helping to win it back high up the pitch. Depaoli and Giordano push wide to occupy the channels, acting as wide midfielders who provide the width needed to stretch the opposition.

Up front, the team utilizes two forwards in a partnership to pressure the opposition back line. Coda acts as the target man to hold up the ball and win headers, while Tutino plays as a second striker to find the feet of the striker or make runs in behind. The attack is built through combinations in tight spaces and quick transitions. Depaoli and Giordano look to overlap the forwards to deliver crosses into the box, creating chances through central movement and wide service.

Sampdoria gain a significant advantage through numerical superiority in midfield, making it difficult for opponents to play through the center. The combination of the three central defenders and the single pivot allows the team to stay compact when defending. They also benefit from the ability to hit in behind on the transition when the wide midfielders and forwards move in unison to exploit space.

This 3-5-2 formation provides Sampdoria with a strong central block and effective wide coverage. It is best suited for games against teams that play with a single pivot or those that struggle to deal with two physical strikers.