Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Sastre (São Paulo) · Ramos Delgado (Santos) · Perfumo (Cruzeiro) · Kannemann (Grêmio) · Guiñazú (Internacional) · Sorín (Cruzeiro) · Cejas (Santos) · D'Alessandro (Internacional) · Conca (Fluminense) · Tévez (Corinthians) · Doval (Flamengo)

Focusing on a high press and direct attacking play, this team operates in a 3-3-4 formation. This lineup is built to overwhelm opponents in the final third by pushing numbers forward and forcing turnovers high up the pitch. The goal is to use the front four to pin the opposition back and create constant chaos through verticality and rapid transitions.

Cejas starts between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line functions as a back three, where Perfumo acts as the central anchor to sweep behind the line and win headers. Kannemann operates as the left centre-back, providing cover and using his strength to defend the flank, while Ramos Delgado plays as the right centre-back to provide stability. This three man unit must stay compact to prevent being stretched, often stepping up to trigger a press or dropping deep to cover space behind the midfield.

The midfield is a three man midfield with a carrier and two supporting players. Guiñazú sits in the middle to shield the defence, acting as the pivot to break the line with simple passes and win the second ball. Sorín and Sastre operate on either side, with Sorín looking to drive forward with the ball and Sastre working to connect the defensive and attacking lines. This trio aims to squeeze the space in the center, ensuring the team can recycle possession quickly after winning it back high up the pitch.

Attacking the opposition requires a heavy presence with four players across the front. Tévez and Doval work as a partnership in the center, with Tévez acting as a pressing centre-forward who fights for every ball while Doval looks to find the feet of the striker or play with his back to goal. On the wings, Conca and D'Alessandro act as wide wingers who cut inside to create overloads in the half spaces. This front four is designed to isolate defenders in one on one situations and whip it in from wide areas to support the two central strikers.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through its ability to press high in coordinated waves. By having four dedicated attackers, the team can pin the last defender and force a long ball from the opponent. Another strength is the numerical superiority in the attacking third, which allows the team to create wide overloads and spread wide to stretch the defence. The intensity of the front four makes it difficult for opponents to build out from the back without making mistakes.

The 3-3-4 formation is a high risk, high reward system centered on relentless attacking pressure. It is best suited for games where the team needs to break down a low block or when playing against an opponent that struggles to handle intense pressure in their own half.