Persebaya Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Habiebie (GK) · Anas (CB) · Yudha (CB) · Gusni · Fajri (DMF) · Dawam (CM) · Sobran (CM) · Irfan (CAM) · Ajat (CF) · Diyal (LW) · Mahendra (RW)

Persebaya looks to dominate through high intensity pressing and quick vertical transitions in a 3-4-3. This formation is built to pin the opposition back and use wide areas to stretch the defence. The lineup focuses on constant movement to force errors in the middle of the pitch.

Habiebie sits between the posts to anchor the back line. The defensive unit operates as a back three with Yudha acting as the central defender to sweep behind the others. Gusni plays as the right centre-back to cover the flank while Anas occupies the left centre-back role. These three must stay compact to prevent through balls. When the team loses the ball, the back three drop into a low block to protect the goal.

The midfield features a three-man midfield with a carrier to bridge the lines. Fajri acts as the single pivot to shield the defence and win the second ball. Beside him, Sobran and Dawam occupy the central areas to control the tempo and recycle possession. Irfan plays as an attacking ten behind the striker to find space between the lines. This group works to compress the midfield and win it back high up the pitch.

Persebaya utilizes three attackers across the front to stay high. Ajat leads the line as a pressing centre-forward to harass the opposition centre-backs. On the wings, Mahendra and Diyal act as wide wingers who hug the touchline to provide maximum width. They look to cut inside or deliver crosses into the box. The forwards work together to press from the front and create runs in behind.

One major advantage for Persebaya is the ability to press high in coordinated waves using the front three and Irfan. The wide players and wing backs can create wide overloads to bypass the midfield. This formation also provides strength in transition when the midfielders quickly move the ball to the wings.

The 3-4-3 formation provides a heavy presence in both the central and wide zones. It is best suited for matches where Persebaya needs to overwhelm an opponent through high pressing and quick ball movement.