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 DX)
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 stability and quick transitions defines this lineup, which utilizes a 5-2-3 formation. The team looks to sit deep in a mid-block to invite pressure before hitting the opponent on the break. By maintaining a compact defensive unit, the side aims to squeeze the space between the lines and then launch direct attacks once the ball is won back.

Irusta stays between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back five consists of a central trio of Lorefice, Godino, and Garofalo, who defend zonally to maintain a solid line. Lorefice acts as the anchor in the middle, while Godino and Garofalo provide cover on either side of him. The wide defenders, Triolo as the right wing back and Panebianco as the left wing back, are tasked with providing width. They must track back to defend the flanks but are also expected to push up the pitch to support the attack when possession is regained.

In the middle of the park, the team employs a double pivot consisting of Anastasio and Sanfilippo. These two midfielders work to protect the back five and win the second ball. Sanfilippo and Anastasio must stay close together to prevent the opposition from playing through the lines. They act as the link between the defense and the forward line, often dropping deep to receive the ball from the center backs and then looking to find the attackers quickly. Their main job is to shield the defense and recycle possession when the initial attack fails.

The attacking front line uses three attackers across the pitch to stretch the defense. Randis operates as a lone striker, tasked with holding up the ball and making runs in behind the opposition defenders. On the wings, Grasso and Ricciulli act as wide attackers who look to cut inside and create goalscoring chances. Grasso and Ricciulli can also drop deeper to help the midfield when out of possession. This setup is designed to create one on one situations for the wingers and allow Randis to find space between the center backs.

This formation offers significant strength in terms of compactness when defending, making it very difficult for opponents to find gaps. The wide overloads provided by Triolo and Panebianco can also cause problems for the opposition full backs. Furthermore, the team can exploit the space behind a high defensive line by using the pace of Ricciulli and Grasso during transitions.

The team relies on a resilient defensive base and rapid attacking movements to catch opponents off guard. This setup is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession and leave space behind their defenders.