San Lorenzo Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Manuel Roffo · Joaquin Piquerez · Santiago Bueno · Ramiro Di Luciano · Jose Paradela · Santiago Sosa · Martin Payero · Malcom Braida · Alex Luna · Martin Ojeda · Luciano Rodriguez

San Lorenzo aims to win the ball back high up the pitch and strike fast, using a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup relies on winning the second ball and using the width of the pitch to stretch the defence. The team plays a vertical style of football that looks to hit in behind on the transition.

Manuel Roffo starts between the posts to guard the goal. The defensive unit uses a back three with Joaquin Piquerez at left centre-back and Ramiro Di Luciano at right centre-back. Santiago Bueno sits in the middle to cover the space and win the header when balls are played long. The wide centre-backs like Joaquin Piquerez and Ramiro Di Luciano must track back to protect the flanks when the wide midfielders are pushed high. They defend zonally to keep the formation compact.

In the middle of the pitch, San Lorenzo uses a four-man midfield to control the tempo. Martin Payero and Santiago Sosa form a double pivot to shield the defence and intercept passes. Payero acts as the deeper presence to recycle possession while Santiago Sosa drives forward to carry the ball forward into the final third. Malcom Braida and Jose Paradela operate on the flanks to provide width. They can push up to overlap the winger or drop back to help the back three.

The attack moves with three players across the front line. Luciano Rodriguez acts as the central striker to hold up the ball. The midfielders aim to find the feet of the striker to allow for quick combinations. Martin Ojeda and Alex Luna play as wide attackers who look to cut inside and create chances in tight spaces. These forwards press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. When the team wins the ball, they look to spread wide and play through the lines to catch the opposition out of position.

One major advantage of this lineup is the ability to create wide overloads. When Malcom Braida or Jose Paradela push up, they create extra numbers near the touchline to cross on the run. Another strength is the pressing intensity in a mid-block. The team can squeeze the space and trigger a press in waves to win the ball back high up the pitch.

This 3-4-3 formation is built to play with high intensity and directness. It works best against teams that play a high line and can be punished on the transition.