Brescia Football Formation

Starting Lineup

24 Frei (1 Riou)
2 Burdisso (13 Berardi)
5 C. Arzo (23 Sadlok)
6 Pejcinovic (29 Diakité)
4 Moisander (3 Daprelá)
31 Dzemaili (26 Johnson)
21 Pirlo (C) (22 Paglialunga)
33 P. Kone (15 Torje)
28 Abu (20 Cabella)
8 Jurado (17 Humphrey)
11 Long (9 A. Koné)

Brescia focuses on an aggressive, high pressing identity using a 2-4-4 formation. This lineup is built to overwhelm the opposition in their own half and win the ball back high up the pitch. The goal is to use constant pressure to force turnovers and then hit the opponent with speed before they can settle.

Frei acts as the lone goalkeeper behind a very narrow defensive unit. Pejcinovic and C. Arzo operate as a central pair of defenders in a high line. Pejcinovic and C. Arzo must step up to intercept passes and squeeze the space, often leaving a large area behind them for the opposition to exploit. This duo relies on quick recovery runs to cover the space if the high press fails to win the ball.

The midfield is a dense block designed to control the center of the pitch. Pirlo (C), the captain, sits in the middle to connect the defense and the attack while directing the players. Burdisso and Moisander function as a double pivot to shield the two central defenders and win the second ball. Dzemaili plays as an attacking ten behind the two strikers to press aggressively and provide links between the lines.

The attacking line is extremely wide and aggressive with four players across the front. Abu and Long operate as a pair of center forwards, working to pin the last defender and find space between the lines. Jurado and P. Kone act as wide attackers, with Jurado cutting inside from the left and P. Kone pushing from the right to stretch the defense. This group aims to create many chances through rapid combinations and quick deliveries into the box.

Brescia gains a significant tactical advantage through numerical superiority in the attacking third. The high number of players forward allows for intense waves of pressing that can disrupt any buildup play. Another strength is the ability to create central overloads when Dzemaili and the two strikers combine to overwhelm the opposition's central defenders.

This formation is a high risk, high reward system centered on relentless aggression. It is best suited for games where Brescia wants to dominate possession and pin a weaker opponent into their own defensive third.