Atalanta Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1. MARTINEZ (183 DX)
6. ACOSTA (DX 177 2005)
5. PRATDESSUS (SX 187)
3. MARTIARENA (DX 185)
2. ILLUSTRE (DX 180)
4. PETROLITO (SX 182 2007)
10. CASTROVILLI (SX 175)
11. MUSTAFARAJ (DX 180)
9. TORRES (DX 177)
7. PITRONACI (SX 177)
8. CARRA' (DX 187)

Atalanta relies on a heavy high press to dominate games, utilizing a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and force errors from the opposition. The team looks to play with high intensity and directness, pushing the tempo to unsettle the opponent.

In goal, MARTINEZ acts as the last line of defense. The back line functions as a back three consisting of PRATDESSUS, MARTIARENA, and ILLUSTRE. PRATDESSUS and ILLUSTRE act as wide centre-backs who can step up into midfield or cover the wide areas when the team pushes forward. MARTIARENA sits in the middle to win the header and command the area. This defensive unit works to keep the lines compact and squeezes the space to prevent the opposition from building from the back.

The midfield contains a central trio of MUSTAFARAJ, ACOSTA, and PETROLITO. These players work to press in a mid-block or win it back high up the pitch to maintain pressure. CASTROVILLI operates as an attacking ten behind the striker to connect the midfield to the front line. MUSTAFARAJ and ACOSTA focus on controlling the center and picking up runners, while PETROLITO helps to drive forward with the ball. This midfield unit is tasked to disrupt the opposition and quickly transition into attack.

Up front, the team uses three attackers to pin the last defender and stretch the defence. CARRA' and PITRONACI operate as wide wingers who cut inside to create goal scoring chances. TORRES acts as the lone striker, looking to hold up the ball and find the feet of the striker's teammates. The attackers press from the front to force a long ball and prevent the opposition from playing out from the back. This front line moves in combinations to create runs in behind or isolate players in one on one situations.

Atalanta offers significant tactical advantages through this aggressive setup. The team can create wide overloads and use the high press to win the second ball frequently. This formation allows for great speed of transition once the ball is recovered. The ability to press in coordinated waves makes it difficult for opponents to find time on the ball.

This 3-4-3 formation is built for high intensity and verticality. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play under pressure or fail to bypass a high press.