Catanzaro Football Formation

Starting Lineup

22 Pigliacelli
14 Scognamillo
4 Antonini
6 Bonini
92 Situm
21 Pompetti
10 Petriccione
20 Pontisso
17 Brignola
90 Pittarello
9 Iemmello

Catanzaro focuses on a direct and vertical way of playing through a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup aims to control the center of the pitch while using width to stretch the opposition back line. The team looks to win the ball high and move quickly into the attacking third to catch the opponent out of position.

In goal, Pigliacelli acts as the first line of defense. The back three consists of Scognamillo as the right centre-back, Antonini in the middle, and Bonini as the left centre-back. Scognamillo and Bonini act as the primary defenders to stop runners, while Antonini stays central to command the area. This defensive unit is designed to defend zonally and maintain a compact line when sitting deep.

The midfield functions with a single pivot and several supporting runners. Petriccione sits in front of the defense to shield the back three and intercept passes. Pompetti and Pontisso operate as the central engine to connect the defense to the attack, with Pontisso often looking to drive forward with the ball. Brignola and Situm operate in the half-spaces, providing extra width and helping to press in a mid-block to win the ball back.

The attack features two forwards in a partnership. Iemmello and Pittarello work closely to link up play between the lines, often looking to run in behind the defense. They press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. Brignola and Situm provide the width needed to create overloads, allowing Iemmello or Pittarello to find space in the box. The team looks to exploit transitions by playing short from the back before hitting in behind the opponent.

Catanzaro finds success through numerical superiority in the central midfield area. By having Petriccione, Pompetti, and Pontisso occupy the middle, they can often win the second ball and control the tempo. The ability to use Brignola and Situm to pull wide also creates space for the two strikers to operate in one on one situations against the defenders.

This 3-5-2 formation is a robust way for Catanzaro to compete in central battles. It is best suited for games against teams that leave space behind their midfield.