Levante Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Ryan · Toljan · Elgezabal · M. Moreno · Manu Sánchez · Víctor G. · U. Vencedor · Arriaga · P. Martínez · Etta Eyong · Koyalipou

Levante focuses on a direct style of play through a 4-4-2 formation. This lineup is built to sit in a compact block and look for quick transitions to catch the opposition out of position. The team relies on high energy to win the ball back and move it quickly into the final third.

Ryan stays between the posts to organize the defensive line. Behind the midfield, a flat back four provides the main layer of protection. Toljan and Manu Sánchez operate as wide defenders to cover the flanks, while Elgezabal and M. Moreno act as the central pair. Elgezabal and M. Moreno must stay close together to block passing lanes, with one often stepping up to intercept while the other provides cover.

The midfield operates in two lines of two to maintain balance. Arriaga and U. Vencedor occupy the central roles to control the middle of the pitch. Arriaga acts to disrupt play, while U. Vencedor works to connect the defense to the attack. On the wings, Víctor G. and P. Martínez provide width and are expected to track back to support the full backs. This four man unit shifts side to side to keep the lines tight.

In the attacking phase, Levante uses two forwards to lead the press. Koyalipou and Etta Eyong work together to pressure the opposition defenders and force long balls. Koyalipou often looks to hold up the ball to allow others to run forward, while Etta Eyong makes runs into the channels to stretch the defense. The wingers, Víctor G. and P. Martínez, look to deliver crosses into the box to support the two strikers.

One major strength of this Levante lineup is the compactness it offers when defending in a mid block. The distance between the midfield and the defensive line is small, making it hard for opponents to play through the middle. Another advantage is the ability to use the wide areas during a transition. When the team wins the ball, Toljan and Manu Sánchez can push up to create overloads on the flanks.

This 4-4-2 formation is designed for a team that wants to stay hard to beat and strike on the break. It is best suited for games against possession based sides where Levante can exploit the space left behind the opposition defense.