Maccabi Netanya Football Formation

Starting Lineup

עומר ניראון (תומר צרפתי) · הריברטו טבארש (עמית כהן) · כארם ג'אבר (דניס קוליקוב) · מוחמד דג'טיי (יובל שדה) · סאבא חוודג'יאני (איתי בן שבת) · מגן זר (רותם קלר) · מקסים פלקושצ'נקו (עומרי שמיר) · סאהר תאג'י (בסאם זערורה) · איסומעילה סורו (לי ים דן) · חלוץ זר (יונס מלדה) · ווילסון האריס (דניאל דאפה)

Maccabi Netanya focus on a direct and high pressing style of football using a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup aims to squeeze the space in the opponent half and use verticality to catch teams out of position. The team looks to win the ball high up the pitch to create immediate chances.

עומר ניראון stays between the posts to organize the defensive line. The back three consists of כארם ג'אבר, מוחמד דג'טיי, and סאבא חוודג'יאני. כארם ג'אבר acts as a wide centre-back to cover the flank, while מוחמד דג'טיי sits in the middle to win the header and clear the lines. סאבא חוודג'יאני provides cover for the left side of the defensive unit. This back three works to maintain a high line to keep the team compact.

The midfield operates as a five man unit with a central core. הריברטו טבארש and מגן זר form a double pivot to shield the defence and recycle possession. מקסים פלקושצ'נקו and איסומעילה סורו act as two tens in the half-spaces to connect the defensive and attacking lines. סאהר תאג'י plays as an attacking ten behind the strikers to find the feet of the striker and create through balls. This midfield group is tasked to press aggressively to win the ball high up the pitch.

Maccabi Netanya utilizes two forwards in a partnership to lead the attack. ווילסון האריס works alongside חלוץ זר to stretch the defence. ווילסון האריס often looks to run in behind the last defender, while חלוץ זר can hold up the ball to allow others to join the play. They press the opposition back line to force a long ball. The wide midfielders must spread wide to provide width and deliver crosses into the box.

The formation offers clear tactical advantages. The double pivot of הריברטו טבארש and מגן זר provides stability against counter attacks. The central presence of סאהר תאג'י creates numerical superiority in the middle of the pitch. This allows the team to control the tempo and find ways to break the line.

This 3-5-2 lineup is built for teams that want to dominate the ball and press high. It is best suited for matches against opponents who play a low block and struggle to cope with central runners.