Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Alisson (Brazil) · Bastoni (Italy) · Van dijk (Netherlands) · Pacho (Ecuador) · Vitinha (Portugal) · Valverde (Uruguay) · Dimarco (Italy) · Hakimi (Morocco) · Isak (Sweden) · Raphina (Brazil) · Yamal (Spain)

Prioritising high intensity pressing and rapid transitions, this team operates with a 3-4-3 formation. The lineup aims to squeeze the space high up the pitch to win it back high up the pitch and then quickly hit in behind on the transition. By using a wide attacking front, the team looks to stretch the defence and create chaos in the final third.

Alisson acts as a sweeping goalkeeper behind a back three. Van Dijk leads the line as a dominant presence in the air and a ball playing defender who can step up to intercept play. Pacho plays as the right centre back to cover the space behind the wing back, while Bastoni operates as the left centre back to provide stability. This defensive unit functions to hold the line while being ready to push up and support the midfield when the team wins the ball.

The midfield relies on a two man central pairing to control the tempo. Valverde acts as a carrier to drive forward with the ball and uses his engine to cover ground, while Vitinha works to connect the defensive and attacking lines by playing short from the back. On the flanks, Hakimi plays as a right midfielder to provide width, while Dimarco operates as a left midfielder. They must track back to help the back three and provide overlapping runs to support the attackers.

In the final third, the team uses three attackers across the front. Isak acts as a pressing centre forward to harass the opposition back line and hold up the ball for others. Yamal plays on the right as an inverted winger who likes to cut inside to find space, while Raphina operates on the left to deliver crosses or cut back the ball. This attacking trio works to pull wide to stretch the defence and create opportunities for Isak to find the feet of the striker or attack the near post.

This formation offers great width and the ability to press high in coordinated waves. The presence of Hakimi and Dimarco allows for wide overloads from overlapping wing backs which can isolate wide players in one on one situations. Additionally, the central strength of the three defenders allows the team to remain compact when defending against counter attacks.

The 3-4-3 lineup focuses on high energy and verticality to break down opponents. This system is best suited for games against teams that play a high line or struggle to deal with intense pressure in their own half.