Brescia Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 Adàn (27 Belec)
2 De Sciglio (vc) (6 Caracciolo)
5 Van Dijk (4 Colombo)
44 Kjaer (15 Zambelli)
25 Magli (23 Umtiti)
29 Mbaye (3 Daprelá)
21 Pirlo (C) (26 N. Welbeck)
8 S. Oliveira (19 Finazzi)
20 F. Rossi (28 Mandorlini)
38 Leandro (10 Musacci)
9 N'Doye (35 Trombetta)

Brescia focuses on a high press and vertical attacking play through a 3-3-4 formation. This lineup is built to pin the opposition back and win the ball high up the pitch to catch defenders out of position. By committing many players forward, Brescia aims to overwhelm the opponent in the final third and maintain constant pressure.

Adàn operates between the posts to oversee the defensive unit. The back line uses a back three with Kjaer acting as the central figure to organize the zonal line. Magli plays as the left centre-back while Van Dijk occupies the right side as a ball playing defender. Van Dijk uses his aerial strength to win headers during set pieces and defensive transitions. These three must stay compact to prevent through balls while the unit steps up to set the offside trap.

The midfield relies on a three-man midfield with a carrier to manage the center of the pitch. Pirlo (C) dictates the tempo from the middle and uses his famous passing range to break the line. Beside him, De Sciglio (vc) works to connect the defensive and attacking lines by shielding the defense and recycling possession. Mbaye provides energy in the left channel to press aggressively and win the second ball. This trio must move as a unit to squeeze the space between the lines.

Brescia utilizes four attackers to stretch the defence across the pitch. Leandro and N'Doye play as a partnership in a central presence, with Leandro acting to hold up the ball for his partner. On the flanks, F. Rossi and S. Oliveira act as wide wingers who hug the touchline to spread wide. This setup allows the forwards to attack in combinations, looking for runs in behind or to deliver early crosses into the box. The front four press the opposition back line to force a long ball.

One main advantage of this formation is the ability to press high in coordinated waves to win it back high up the pitch. The presence of four attackers creates a heavy central presence that can pin the last defender. Additionally, Brescia can use the wide positioning of F. Rossi and S. Oliveira to isolate a one-on-one wide if the opposition full backs push too far forward.

This high intensity lineup is designed for teams that want to dominate territory through aggressive pressing. It is best suited for games against opponents who struggle to play out from the back under pressure.