Alania Football Formation

Starting Lineup

KHAPOV · TETRADZE · KHUDIYEV · PAGAYEV · SHELIA · YANOVSKY · DZHIOYEV · QOSIMOV · TEDEYEV · PAPELISHVILI · SULEYMANOV

Alania focuses on a direct and vertical style of play using a 4-4-2 formation. This lineup is built to win second balls and move the team quickly from defense to attack. By using two banks of four, the team maintains compactness to make it hard for opponents to pass through the middle.

KHAPOV stays between the posts to organize the back line. The defensive unit works as a flat back four with TETRADZE and KHUDIYEV acting as the central pair. TETRADZE focuses on defending the space behind while KHUDIYEV uses his strength to win aerial duels. On the flanks, PAGAYEV and SHELIA provide width and must track back to support the defense. This unit can sit deep to block lanes or step up to catch attackers offside.

The midfield functions as a central block that connects the defense to the front line. YANOVSKY sits in front of the defenders to shield the back four and intercept passes. Beside him, DZHIOYEV and QOSIMOV occupy the central roles to press opponents and win possession. TEDEYEV plays as an attacking midfielder who finds pockets of space to create chances. This midfield group works to control the tempo and push the team into the final third.

Alania utilizes two forwards to lead the press and stretch the opposition. SULEYMANOV plays as the left striker to hold up the ball and bring others into play. PAPELISHVILI operates from the right side to run into channels and find goal scoring opportunities. These two attackers work together to press the opposing defenders high up the pitch. Their movement helps create space for the advancing midfielders to join the attack.

This formation offers several tactical advantages for Alania. The two central midfielders, DZHIOYEV and QOSIMOV, can create a numerical advantage when they push up to support TEDEYEV. The team can also use wide overloads when PAGAYEV and SHELIA overlap to help the midfield. This allows the team to switch play quickly and isolate attackers in one on one situations.

The 4-4-2 lineup is designed for a team that wants to be hard to break down while remaining dangerous on the break. This formation is best suited for games against possession heavy sides where Alania can sit deep and strike quickly.