Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Cejas (Santos) · Kannemann (Grêmio) · Perfumo (Cruzeiro) · Ramos Delgado (Santos) · Guiñazú (Internacional) · D'Alessandro (Internacional) · Sastre (São Paulo) · Conca (Fluminense) · Sorín (Cruzeiro) · Doval (Flamengo) · Tévez (Corinthians)

A focus on central density and rapid transitions defines this team and their 3-5-2 formation. This lineup seeks to win the second ball and use a compact midfield to control the tempo of the game. By playing through the thirds with technical players, the team aims to dominate the middle of the pitch before releasing runners into the space behind the defense.

Cejas plays behind a back three that sits in a narrow defensive block to deny central passing lanes. Perfumo acts as the central defender, holding the line and directing the unit while Ramos Delgado and Kannemann cover the wide areas. Ramos Delgado and Kannemann provide cover when the team pushes up, often stepping up to intercept play. This defensive unit functions as a single block to protect the goalkeeper and keep the team compact.

The midfield is built around a double pivot of Sastre and Guiñazú who work to shield the defense and win possession. Sastre and Guiñazú sit deep to deny the pivot of the opposition while Sorín and D'Alessandro operate as inverted eights. Sorín and D'Alessandro connect the defensive and attacking lines, with Sorín driving forward with the ball to link play. Conca plays as an attacking ten behind the strikers, operating in the pockets of space to find the feet of the forwards or provide a final ball.

The attack utilizes two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. Tévez plays as a pressing centre-forward, using his high pressing intensity to force mistakes from the opponent back line. Doval works alongside him to provide runs in behind or to hold up the ball to allow the midfielders to arrive late into the box. The team builds attacks by playing short from the back through the midfield before using quick combinations to isolate defenders in one on one situations.

A major advantage for this lineup is the numerical superiority in midfield which allows them to squeeze the space in the center. The presence of Conca allows for quick vertical movements that can bypass the midfield of the opponent. Additionally, the ability to transition from a compact block into a direct attack makes them dangerous when they win the ball high up the pitch.

This formation relies on a strong central core to control matches through possession and pressing. It is best suited for games against teams that play with wide wingers, as the narrow three defenders and dense midfield can quickly double up on wide threats.