Panathinaikos Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Dragowski (R) (Lodygin) · Ingason (R) (Palmer-Brown (R)) · Schenkenveld (R) (Jedvaj (R)) · Vagiannidis (R) (Kotsiras (R)) · Mladenovic (L) (Phillip Max (L)) · Arao (R) (Nikas (R)) · Cerin (R) (Bakasetas (L)) · Ounahi (R) (Maksimovic (R)) · Ioannidis (R) (Jeremejeff (R) Sporar (R)) · Tete (L) (Pellistri (R) Mancini (R)) · Djuricic (L) (Pellistri (R) Limnios (R))

Panathinaikos looks to control games through high pressing and quick ball movement in this 4-3-3. The team aims to win it back high up the pitch and use the wide areas to stretch the defence. This formation is built to play a vertical style that transitions rapidly from a mid-block into a direct attack.

Dragowski stays between the posts to command the area and start play. The defensive unit operates as a flat back four where Vagiannidis plays as an attacking full back to provide width. Mladenovic operates on the left and can push forward to join the attack. In the center, Schenkenveld acts as a ball playing defender while Ingason provides cover and stays deep to win the second ball. The back line works to stay compact and set the offside trap when the team pushes up.

The midfield consists of a three man midfield with a carrier. Arao acts as the central anchor to shield the defence and recycle possession. On either side, Ounahi and Cerin work to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Ounahi is known for his dribbling style to carry the ball forward, while Cerin looks to press aggressively to win the ball. This group works to compress the midfield and deny the turn to opposition players.

Panathinaikos uses three attackers across the front to pin the last defender. Ioannidis acts as a pressing centre-forward who works to hold up the ball and link-up play between the lines. On the wings, Djuricic and Tete stay wide to pull the opposition wing backs out of position. Tete often looks to cut inside to find space, while Djuricic aims to get to the byline and deliver early crosses. This front line is designed to create runs in behind and isolate wide players in one on one situations.

This lineup offers significant tactical advantages through its ability to press high in coordinated waves. The team can create wide overloads when Vagiannidis and Mladenovic overlap the winger. Panathinaikos also benefits from the speed of transition when Ounahi or Cerin win the ball and immediately look to break quickly.

This 4-3-3 setup focuses on high intensity and rapid ball movement to break down opponents. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back and leave space behind their defensive line.