Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 IRUSTA 97 (187CM DX)
8 PANEBIANCO 01 (178 SX)
22 GAROFALO 01 (188 DX/COLPITORE DI TESTA)
5 TRIOLO 07 (DX)
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/TECNICO ESPERTO)

The team relies on a high press and quick transitions using a 5-2-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball high up the pitch and hit the opponent on the break. By keeping the team compact, the players can squeeze the space when they defend and launch direct attacks as soon as they win possession.

Irusta acts as the last line of defense in goal. The defensive unit works as a back five with Lorefice sitting in the middle of the defense. He is supported by Godino on the left and Garofalo on the right to maintain a solid central block. The wing backs, Triolo on the right and Panebianco on the left, are tasked with providing width and tracking back to defend against wide players. This defensive group aims to stay close together to prevent any runs in behind.

The midfield works with a double pivot consisting of Anastasio and Sanfilippo. These two players are responsible for shielding the defense and recycling possession to the wide areas. Anastasio helps to drive forward with the ball to connect the defensive line to the attack, while Sanfilippo focuses on intercepting passes and winning the second ball. They must be careful to cover the space left when the wing backs push forward to support the play.

In the attacking third, the team uses three attackers to stretch the opposition defense. Randis leads the line as a lone striker, looking to hold up the ball and find the feet of his teammates. Grasso and Ricciulli operate as wide attackers, with Grasso on the left and Ricciulli on the right. They often look to cut inside to create more central presence or wait for the wing backs to overlap. The front three press the opposition back line hard to force a long ball and regain control.

One major tactical advantage is the ability to create wide overloads when Triolo and Panebianco push high. This forces the opposition wingers to track back and pins them deep. Additionally, the formation offers great compactness when defending in a mid-block, making it very difficult for opponents to play through the middle. The speed of transition from the double pivot to the front three allows the team to catch opponents out of position.

This 5-2-3 formation provides a strong defensive base while maintaining the ability to counter at pace. It is a setup best suited for playing against teams that hold much of the ball and leave space behind their defenders.