Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Jokin Ezkieta (Racing) · Alberto Dadie (Real Sociedad B) · Perú Rodríguez (Real Sociedad B) · Anaitz Arbilla (Eibar) · Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) · Aritz Aldasoro (Racing) · Beñat Gerenabarrena (Cartagena) · Iker Kortejarena (Huesca) · Íñigo Vicente (Racing) · Jon Morcillo (Albacete) · Asier Villalibre (Racing)

A high press and rapid transition game defines this lineup as it operates in a 4-5-1. The team focuses on squeezing the space in the middle of the pitch to win the ball high up the pitch and launch quick attacks. This formation is built to play with intensity, using a compact block to frustrate opponents before hitting them on the break.

Jokin Ezkieta acts as the last line of defense behind a flat back four. Unax Agote and Alberto Dadie operate as full backs, looking to hold the line while maintaining width when the ball moves forward. In the center, Anaitz Arbilla and Perú Rodríguez function as the primary defenders, with Anaitz Arbilla tasked to cover and Perú Rodríguez to win the header during set pieces. The defensive unit works together to keep the lines tight and deny the turn to any oncoming attackers.

The midfield utilizes a five man unit that can shift into different blocks. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Aritz Aldasoro sit deep as a double pivot to shield the defense and win the second ball. Ahead of them, Iker Kortejarena and Jon Morcillo operate in the half spaces to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Íñigo Vicente plays as a central midfielder to help recycle possession and drive forward with the ball to bridge the gap between the back line and the lone striker.

A single pressing centre-forward leads the attack, with Asier Villalibre acting as the target man to hold up the ball. He works to pin the last defender and create space for the midfielders to arrive late into the box. The wide midfielders, Jon Morcillo and Iker Kortejarena, often cut inside to create a central presence, while the full backs look to overlap the winger to provide width. The goal is to create runs in behind or find the feet of the striker through direct passes.

This setup provides significant strength through numerical superiority in the midfield, making it very difficult for opponents to play through the center. The ability to press in a mid-block allows the team to force a long ball from the opposition. By keeping the distance between the lines small, the team can quickly win it back high up the pitch and catch the opponent out of position.

The tactical identity relies on a heavy press and quick verticality to exploit spaces left behind. This formation is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession but struggle to defend against direct counters.