Pisa Football Formation
Starting Lineup
47 Semper17 Rus
4 Caracciolo
5 Canestrelli
15 Touré
6 Marin
8 Højholt
3 Angori
32 Moreo
11 Tramoni
45 Lind
Pisa look to control games through a high press and rapid transitions using a 3-4-3. This formation is built to dominate the middle of the pitch and use wide areas to stretch the opposition. The team aims to win the ball high up the pitch and move forward with intensity to catch opponents before they can settle.
Semper sits between the posts to organize the back line. The defensive unit works as a back three with Caracciolo acting as the central anchor. Canestrelli plays as the left centre back while Rus operates as the right centre back. Caracciolo is dominant in the air and helps to clear the lines during periods of heavy pressure. The back three remains compact to deny the turn of any incoming attackers.
The midfield works in a flat four to control the central zones. Marin and Højholt form a double pivot to shield the defence and recycle possession. Marin works to win the second ball while Højholt can carry the ball forward to drive the team into the final third. On the flanks, Touré and Angori act as wing backs to provide width. They must track back to support the defence while also pushing up to help the attack.
Pisa use three attackers to pin the last defender and create chances. Lind acts as a lone striker to hold up the ball and link play with the midfielders. Moreo and Tramoni operate as wide attackers who cut inside to find space between the lines. Moreo looks to find the feet of the striker while Tramoni seeks to create chances from the half spaces. This front three works together to press from the front and force errors in the opposition build up.
A primary advantage for Pisa is the ability to create wide overloads when Touré and Angori push high. This puts significant pressure on the opposition full backs. The team also benefits from a high press in coordinated waves to win the ball back high up the pitch. This setup allows for quick transitions when Lind or the wingers find space behind the defensive line.
This 3-4-3 lineup is designed to overwhelm opponents through verticality and pressing. It is a formation best suited for games where Pisa can exploit the space left by an attacking opponent.