Tottenham Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Gk (여환희) · CB (김재현) · CB (김준성) · RB (최민재) · LB (유주영) · ST (김재윤) · LW (김범준) · RW (이용훈) · CM (이형찬) · CM[c] (박세현) · CM (김종헌)

Tottenham plays with a high press and verticality through a 4-3-3. This formation is built to win it back high up the pitch and move the ball quickly toward the goal. The lineup seeks to stretch the defence by using wide players to create space for the central runners.

The goalkeeper starts the build up play from the back. A flat back four provides the base for the defensive unit. The LCB and RCB act as ball playing defenders to progress the ball through the thirds. The LB and RB push high to provide width, often leaving the central defenders to cover the space behind them. The defensive line stays high to squeeze the space and keep the team compact.

A three man midfield controls the middle of the pitch. The LCM and RCM operate as inverted eights, making runs into the box and helping to recycle possession. The AM, who is the captain (C), plays as an attacking ten behind the striker to connect the lines. This captain is tasked to find the feet of the striker and play through the lines. The midfield works to press in a mid block or jump to a high press to win the ball back quickly.

The attacking unit uses three attackers across the front. The LW and RW act as inverted wingers who cut inside to create goalscoring chances. This movement allows the LB and RB to overlap the winger and deliver crosses. The ST acts as a pressing centre forward to force a long ball from the opposition. When attacking in transition, the team looks to hit in behind on the transition with rapid movement from the front three.

Tottenham gains tactical advantages through several methods. The team creates wide overloads from overlapping full backs, which pins the last defender of the opponent. There is also a significant ability to press high in coordinated waves to force errors. This high intensity can lead to quick chances if the midfield can intercept the ball in the final third.

This 4-3-3 formation relies on high intensity and quick vertical passing to break teams down. It is best suited for matches where the team can dominate possession and use high pressure to disrupt the opponent.