Levante Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1. Adrià Ruiz (13. Iván García)
26. Siriki
2. Mario Sorio
5. Javier Nüñez
3. Izan Olmos
18. Unai Tirado
6. Aarón Ndive
20. Biel Gutiérrez
7. Abdoulie Jawo
9. Andrei Roates
27. Asier Cano

Levante focuses on defensive solidity and rapid transitions using a 5-2-3 formation. This lineup is built to sit deep and absorb pressure before hitting the opposition on the break. The team looks to protect the central areas and wait for the right moment to launch direct attacks.

Adrià Ruiz guards the goal while the defensive unit maintains a back five. Unai Tirado and Mario Sorio occupy the central roles where they can win the header and clear the lines. Javier Nüñez plays as the left centre back to provide extra cover. Siriki operates as the right wing back to provide width and track back when needed. Izan Olmos acts as the left wing back to stretch the pitch and defend the flank. The unit works together to maintain a narrow defensive block when the opponent has the ball.

The midfield consists of a two man unit with Aarón Ndive and Biel Gutiérrez. These two players sit in front of the back five to protect the space between the lines. Aarón Ndive works to intercept passes and win the second ball to restart the play. Biel Gutiérrez connects the defensive and attacking lines by recycling possession when possible. They must stay compact to prevent the opponent from playing through the middle.

Levante uses three attackers to lead the press and exploit space. Andrei Roates acts as the lone striker to hold up the ball and pin the last defender. Asier Cano plays as the left winger and cuts inside to create goal scoring chances. Abdoulie Jawo stays wide on the right to stretch the defence and deliver crosses. The forwards press from the front to force a long ball and regain possession high up the pitch.

This formation offers the advantage of compactness when defending deep in a low block. Levante can also achieve speed of transition by using the width of Siriki and Izan Olmos to move the ball forward quickly. The numerical superiority in the defensive line makes it difficult for opponents to find space in the box.

The 5-2-3 formation relies on defensive discipline and quick counter attacks. This lineup is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession and leave space behind their high line.