Estudiantes (LP) Football Formation

Starting Lineup

12- M. Mansilla
4- J. Foyth*
14- S. Boselli
2- F. Rodríguez
5- S. Ascacíbar
8- Gabi Neves
15- Arzamendia
10- B. Rollheiser*
18- E. Cetré
9- G. Carrillo
11- J. Correa*

Estudiantes (LP) seeks to strike with speed and heavy pressure through a 4-2-4. This lineup is built to play a direct, vertical game that aims to overwhelm the opposition with numbers in the final third. The team wants to win the ball high up the pitch and use their attacking quartet to force errors.

M. Mansilla stands between the posts to command the area. The defensive unit operates as a flat back four. J. Foyth plays as a right back to manage the wide area, while Arzamendia acts as the left back to provide width. In the center, S. Boselli and F. Rodríguez form the central defensive pairing, where they look to win the second ball and clear the lines. This back four works together to hold a compact shape and protect the space behind them.

A double pivot controls the center of the pitch to connect the defense and attack. S. Ascacíbar acts as the primary engine to shield the defense and win possession, while Gabi Neves operates alongside him to drive forward with the ball. These two players are tasked with recycling possession and finding the forwards quickly. They must also track back to help the back four when the team loses the ball.

The attacking front line is composed of four players designed to stretch the defense. E. Cetré and B. Rollheiser act as wide wingers who look to cut inside and create chances, while G. Carrillo and J. Correa operate as a central partnership. G. Carrillo and J. Correa act as the primary goal threats, looking to make runs in behind or hold up the ball for the midfielders. This group will press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition.

This formation offers Estudiantes (LP) significant attacking numbers to overwhelm a low block. The team can create wide overloads when the wingers and full backs combine to deliver crosses. They also rely on the speed of transition to catch opponents out when they are spread wide.

The 4-2-4 formation provides a heavy offensive presence that is built for high pressing. This lineup is best suited for games where the team needs to hunt for goals against a side that sits deep.