Sevilla Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Nyland (Alvaro Fdez / A. Flores) · Ramon Martinez (Nianzou) · Carmona (Iñigo Lekue) · Junior Alonso (Gudelj) · Adria Pedrosa (Diego Hormigo) · Agoume (Razvan Marín) · Sow (Manu Bueno) · Alfon (Ejuke) · Denis Suarez (Peque) · Isaac Romero (G. Simeone / Akor Adams) · Rubén Vargas (Fran Perez)

Sevilla looks to dominate territory through a high press and rapid ball movement in a 4-3-3. The team focuses on winning the ball high up the pitch to catch the opposition while they are out of position. This formation is built to play a vertical game where players look to break the line quickly once the ball is recovered.

Nyland stays between the posts to manage the defensive unit. The back four functions as a zonal line with Carmona playing as a reliable right back to hold his position. Ramon Martinez works as a ball playing defender on the right, while Junior Alonso provides stability on the left. Adria Pedrosa acts as an attacking full back to provide width, which means the central defenders must be ready to cover when the line is stretched. The defensive unit aims to hold a high line to squeeze the space for the opponent and prevent long balls.

The midfield operates as a three man unit consisting of a carrier and an attacking ten behind the striker. Agoume and Sow provide the platform, with Agoume looking to drive forward with the ball and Sow working to shield the defense. Denis Suarez plays as the attacking ten, acting as the link to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Denis Suarez uses his passing range to find the feet of the attackers and arrives late into the box to cause trouble. This group works to recycle possession and move the ball through the thirds while also working to win the second ball.

In the attacking third, Sevilla uses three players across the front to stretch the defense. Isaac Romero plays as a pressing centre forward to force the opposition to play long. On the flanks, Rubén Vargas and Alfon act as inverted wingers who cut inside to create chances. This movement allows the full backs to overlap the winger and provide crosses from the byline. The front line looks to hit in behind on the transition and use combinations to find gaps in the defensive block or isolate players in one on one situations.

A major strength for Sevilla is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, using the front three to trigger a press. The positioning of Denis Suarez allows the team to create numerical superiority in the half spaces. Furthermore, the team can use the speed of transition to exploit opponents that leave space behind their midfield.

This 4-3-3 formation relies on aggressive pressing and quick movement to break the opposition. It is best suited for facing opponents that try to play short from the back.