Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Roussel · Boucher · Frey · Pleimelding · Bocchi · Cahuzac · Dereuddre · Rytkönen · Keller · Dorsini · Schultz

This team focuses on a heavy high press and quick transitions in a 5-2-3. They aim to win the ball high up the pitch and use the wide areas to stretch the opposition. The lineup is built to hit teams on the break by utilizing the speed of the forwards and the energy of the wing backs.

Roussel operates between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The team sits in a back five that can shift quickly to cover space. Frey acts as the central defender to hold the line, while Bocchi and Cahuzac provide cover on either side. Boucher and Pleimelding act as attacking wing backs, pushing high to provide width and support the attack. When the team defends, these two drop back to form a narrow defensive block that is difficult to penetrate.

The midfield relies on a double pivot to control the center of the pitch. Dereuddre and Rytkönen work to press in a mid-block and win the second ball to keep the pressure on. Dereuddre helps to shield the defense, while Rytkönen looks to carry the ball forward to connect the lines. These two players must be disciplined to avoid being bypassed by quick passing, ensuring they can quickly recycle possession when the ball is recovered.

The attack uses three attackers across the front to pin the opposition defense. Schultz works as a pressing centre-forward to force long balls and harass the center backs. Keller and Dorsini play as wide wingers who look to cut inside and create goal scoring chances. This front three works to split the defense with through balls and rapid movements. The wingers often look to find the feet of the striker or make runs in behind the defensive line.

One major advantage is the ability to create wide overloads from the overlapping runs of Boucher and Pleimelding. This forces the opposition to defend more space and creates gaps for Keller and Dorsini to exploit. The formation also provides great compactness when defending deep, making it very hard for opponents to play through the middle. The speed of transition allows the team to move from a defensive block to an attacking wave in seconds.

This 5-2-3 formation is designed for a team that wants to punish opponents through direct attacking and high pressing. It is best suited for matches against teams that play with a high defensive line and leave space behind.