Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 IRUSTA 97 (187CM DX)
8 PANEBIANCO (178 DX)
22 GAROFALO 01 (188 DX/COLPITORE DI TESTA)
5 TRIOLO 07
3 GODINO 92 (183 SX/AMBIDESTRO)
11 ANASTASIO 01 (179 DX/TECNICO)
21 LOREFICE 98 (182)
6 SANFILIPPO 07
7 RICCIULLI 99 (182 DX VELOCE/TECNICO)
9 RANDIS 92 (DX/ESPERTO)
4 GRASSO (183 DX/TECNICA ESPERTO)

A heavy emphasis on defensive solidity and quick transitions defines this lineup as it operates in a 5-2-3 formation. This team looks to stay compact when out of possession and uses the width of the pitch to stretch opponents during attacking phases. The tactical intent is to absorb pressure and then hit the opposition with speed once the ball is won.

IRUSTA stays between the posts to command the area and organize the defensive unit. The back line consists of a narrow defensive block featuring three central defenders. LOREFICE sits in the middle to act as a ball playing defender, while TRIOLO and GAROFALO provide cover and support to his sides. To provide width, GODINO and PANEBIANCO act as attacking wing backs who push high up the pitch to support the flanks. This system relies on the center backs to win the second ball and the wing backs to track back quickly when the team loses possession.

In the center of the pitch, the team utilizes a double pivot to control the middle area. SANFILIPPO and ANASTASIO occupy the central roles, working to shield the defense and recycle possession. SANFILIPPO focuses on sitting deep to deny the turn of opposing attackers, while ANASTASIO is tasked to carry the ball forward and connect the defensive line to the front three. This pair must work hard to compress the midfield and prevent opponents from playing through the lines.

The attacking unit uses three attackers across the front to pressure the opposition back line. RANDIS plays as a lone striker to hold up the ball and find the feet of his teammates. On the flanks, GRASSO and RICCIULLI act as wide wingers who hug the touchline to pull defenders out of position. These players look to cut inside to create goal scoring chances or provide space for GODINO and PANEBIANCO to overlap the winger. The front three press in pairs to force a long ball and regain control high up the pitch.

This formation offers significant strength through its compactness when defending and the ability to create wide overloads from attacking wing backs. By pushing the wing backs high, the team can isolate RICCIULLI or GRASSO in one on one situations against full backs. The defensive stability provided by the three central defenders allows the team to play with a higher line when they win the ball back.

This 5-2-3 formation is built to absorb pressure and break quickly on the transition. It is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession and require a disciplined low block to nullify their threat.