Auxerre Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Tom Negrel · Théo Bair · Florian Ayé · Gabriel Osho · Sinaly Diomandé · Clément Akpa · Paul Joly · Ado Onaiwu · Gaëtan Perrin · Assane Dioussé · Rayan Raveloson

Auxerre looks to play a direct and vertical game through a 4-4-2 formation. This lineup focuses on quick transitions and using the width of the pitch to stretch the opposition. The goal is to win the ball in the middle and move it forward immediately to the front two.

Tom Negrel operates between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line functions as a flat back four where Paul Joly and Clément Akpa act as full backs to provide width. In the center, Sinaly Diomandé and Gabriel Osho work as the central defensive pair. Gabriel Osho and Sinaly Diomandé must stay compact to protect the space behind them and defend zonally. The full backs are tasked to hold the line and prevent crosses while being ready to support the midfield.

A double pivot controls the center of the pitch with Assane Dioussé and Rayan Raveloson. Assane Dioussé and Rayan Raveloson act as the shield for the defense, looking to intercept passes and win the second ball. From this deep position, they look to find the wide players or play through the lines. Ahead of them, Gaëtan Perrin and Ado Onaiwu occupy the half spaces to link the midfield to the attack. Gaëtan Perrin and Ado Onaiwu must press in a mid-block to force turnovers in dangerous areas.

The attacking threat comes from a partnership of two forwards, Théo Bair and Florian Ayé. Théo Bair and Florian Ayé play as a duo to pin the last defender and create runs in behind. While one striker might hold up the ball, the other looks to arrive late into the box. The wide players, Gaëtan Perrin and Ado Onaiwu, look to cut inside to create overloads in the center. This movement allows Paul Joly and Clément Akpa to overlap the winger and deliver crosses into the box.

Auxerre benefits from several tactical advantages in this setup. The double pivot of Assane Dioussé and Rayan Raveloson provides stability to prevent being overrun in the center. The formation also creates wide overloads when the full backs join the attack. This ability to strike quickly on the break makes them dangerous in transition.

This 4-4-2 formation provides a solid base for a team that wants to play on the break. It is best suited for games against teams that play a high line and leave space behind their defenders.