Clermont Football Formation

Starting Lineup

BARTHELEMY (69) · BOUVIER (71) · DURIVAUX (71) · VOISIN (71) · GEORGEN (72) · PIERRET (72) · BONNEAU (70) · LEBEAU (73) · PINTOR (68) · DINA EBIMBE (77) · MAUPAY (75)

Clermont aims to control the tempo through a high press and quick transitions using a 4-3-3. This formation focuses on aggressive ball winning and verticality to catch opponents out of position. By utilizing three attackers and a compact midfield, the team tries to dominate the central areas and force turnovers high up the pitch.

BARTHELEMY operates between the posts to organize the back line and sweep up long balls. The defense relies on a flat back four where GEORGEN and BOUVIER act as full backs to provide width. DURIVAUX and VOISIN play as the central defenders, with DURIVAUX often stepping up to intercept passes while VOISIN provides cover. The defensive unit works to push up the pitch to keep the team compact.

The midfield functions with a central trio that connects the defense to the attack. BONNEAU and PIERRET work to shield the back four and break the line with forward passes. LEBEAU plays in the advanced role as an attacking midfielder to link the middle third with the front three. This midfield unit tries to stay close together to prevent the opposition from playing through the center.

In the attacking phase, the team uses three attackers to stretch the opposition. MAUPAY leads the line as a lone striker, using his movement to hold up the ball and create space. PINTOR and DINA EBIMBE play as wide wingers, with the instruction to cut inside or hit the byline to cross. The front three press in unison to force mistakes from the opponent's defenders.

One major strength for Clermont is the ability to create wide overloads when GEORGEN and BOUVIER overlap their respective wingers. The team also benefits from the speed of transition when the midfield recovers the ball and quickly finds MAUPAY. This creates immediate pressure on a retreating defense.

This 4-3-3 lineup is built to dominate teams that play a slow build up. It is best suited for matches where Clermont can use high pressing to win the ball in dangerous areas.