Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

19 LO PIZZO 06 (DX)
1 MALANDRINO 07 (180 DX)
13 SOLOMON 00 (VELOCE)
5 ZAPPALA' 90 (185 DX)
18 VITELLI 90 (184 DX SALTATORE)
6 AMENTA 03 (190 SX/AMBIDESTRO SALT.)
3 CAPPELLO 98 (187 SX SALTATORE)
17 FRANCOFONTE 01 (183 DX)
16 LUCARELLI 94 (168 SX TECNICO)
10 COCIMANO 90 (182 DX)
11 CACCIOLA 98 (174 SX POTENTE)

A high pressing and attacking style of football defines this lineup in a 4-3-3. The team looks to win the ball back high up the pitch to catch opponents out of position. This formation allows for quick transitions and constant pressure on the opposition defensive line.

MALANDRINO stays between the posts to organize the back four. The defensive unit functions with a flat back four where CAPPELLO acts as the left back to provide width and LO PIZZO operates as the right back to support the flanks. AMENTA and ZAPPALA' form the central pairing, with AMENTA acting as a ball playing defender to initiate plays from the back while ZAPPALA' works to cover the space behind. This unit can push up high to squeeze the space and keep the team compact.

The midfield functions as a three man midfield with a carrier and a creative hub. SOLOMON plays as one of the central midfielders to connect the defensive and attacking lines, while FRANCOFONTE works to drive forward with the ball into the half spaces. COCIMANO plays as an attacking ten behind the striker to find pockets of space between the lines. This trio works to win the second ball and ensure that the connection between the defense and the attack remains strong throughout the match.

In the final third, the team utilizes three attackers across the front to stretch the defence. CACCIOLA plays as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside and create goal scoring chances, while LUCARELLI stays wide on the right to provide width. VITELLI acts as a pressing centre forward to pin the last defender and lead the line. The movement is designed to create runs in behind and allow the wingers to receive the ball in one on one situations after the full backs overlap.

This formation offers the advantage of being able to press high in coordinated waves to force a long ball from the opposition. There is also a clear ability to create wide overloads when the full backs push up to support the wingers. The presence of COCIMANO in the hole allows the team to find the feet of the striker or play through the lines with precision.

This 4-3-3 is built to dominate through aggressive pressing and quick offensive movement. It is best suited for matches against teams that struggle to play out from the back under heavy pressure.