Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

CARUSO 88 (DX) · 13 CAMPAGNA 03 (DX) · 5 TORNATORE (DX SALTATORE) · 3 MIDOLO 98 (SX) · 6 IPPOLITO · 4 SANOGO 99 (DX) · 16 ASHTON · 8 SANGIORGIO 93 (DX (SALTATORE)) · 10 LEONARDI 01 (DX) · 9 FAMA' 92 (DX SALTATORE) · 7 PICCHI 04 (DX)

Prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions, this team relies on a 5-2-3 formation. The system is built to stay compact and wait for the right moment to hit the opposition in behind. This formation works by crowding the central areas and using wide players to stretch the pitch when the ball is won back high up the pitch.

CARUSO acts as the last line of defense in goal. The defensive unit utilizes a back five that can shift depending on the phase of play. SANOGO sits central as the primary stopper to win the header and clear the lines. To his sides, MIDOLO and TORNATORE operate as wide centre-backs, ready to cover the space if the wing backs push high. IPPOLITO and CAMPAGNA provide the width as attacking wing backs, tasked to overlap the winger and deliver crosses into the box. This defensive block is designed to hold the line and prevent any penetration through the middle.

In the middle of the park, the team uses a double pivot to control the central zone. ASHTON and SANGIORGIO work as a pairing to protect the back five and recycle possession. ASHTON acts as a carrier to drive forward with the ball, while SANGIORGIO focuses on sitting deep to deny the pivot of the opposition. Together, they link the defense to the attack, ensuring the team maintains a compact shape when defending in a mid-block. They must be ready to intercept passes and immediately look to find the front three.

The attacking phase is led by FAMA' acting as a lone striker. He is tasked to hold up the ball and find the feet of his teammates. On the flanks, PICCHI and LEONARDI operate as wide wingers who cut inside to create goal scoring chances. This movement creates space for IPPOLITO and CAMPAGNA to push into advanced positions. The front line is designed to press from the front, forcing the opposition to play long balls that the back five can easily collect. This setup relies on quick combination play to isolate defenders in one on one situations.

One major advantage is the ability to create wide overloads through the movement of the wing backs and wingers. By having IPPOLITO and CAMPAGNA push up, the team can pin the last defender and stretch the opposition defense. Another strength is the compactness when defending, making it very difficult for opponents to play through the lines. The setup provides a strong platform to transition from a low block into a rapid counter at pace.

This lineup is a masterclass in defensive stability and wide attacking threat. It is best suited for facing teams that dominate possession and leave space behind their defensive line.