Juventus Football Formation
Starting Lineup
DI GREGORIO · KALULU · SAVONA (F. GATTI) · L. KELLY · A. COSTA · MCKENNIE · K. THURAM (DOUGLAS LUIZ) · CAMBIASO (T. WEAH) · CONCEICAO · YILDIZ (KOOPMEINERS) · K. MUANI (VLAHOVIC)Juventus looks to dominate games through a high press and rapid transitions using a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup focuses on winning the ball high up the pitch to catch opponents out of position. The team plays with a direct intent to move the ball forward quickly once possession is regained.
Di Gregorio guards the goal as the unit operates with a high line. The back three consists of Savona in the middle, with Kalulu acting as the right centre-back and L. Kelly playing on the left. Kalulu provides cover and uses his recovery speed to manage space behind him, while Savona acts as the central anchor. This defensive group works to squeeze the space between the lines and keeps the team compact.
The midfield functions with a central pairing and two wide players. McKennie and K. Thuram operate in the middle, where McKennie uses his pressing intensity to disrupt play and K. Thuram helps to carry the ball forward. They connect the defence to the attack by recycling possession and winning second balls. Cambiaso plays on the left and A. Costa on the right, providing width and tracking back to help the defenders.
The attacking trio sits high to pin the opposition back. K. Muani acts as a pressing centre-forward to force long balls from the defenders, while Yildiz and Conceicao play as inverted wingers. Yildiz looks to cut inside to create chances, and Conceicao provides width before looking to attack the near post. This front line works to split the defence with through balls and looks to hit in behind on the transition.
Juventus benefits from the ability to press high in coordinated waves. The midfield and forward lines work together to trigger a press, which creates opportunities to win it back high up the pitch. Another strength is the wide overloads created when Cambiaso and A. Costa push up to support the wingers. This allows the team to stretch the defence and isolate opponents in one on one situations.
This 3-4-3 formation is built for a team that wants to control the tempo through aggressive ball winning. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back under pressure.