Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Alisson (Liverpool) · Leo Pereira (Flamengo) · Gabriel (Magalhães) (Arsenal) · Paulo Henrique (Vasco da Gama) · Alex Sandro (Flamengo) · Casemiro (Man Utd) · André Santos (Chelsea) · Douglas Luiz (Man Utd) · Estevão (Chelsea) · Martinelli (Arsenal) · Pedro (Flamengo)

Prioritizing high pressing and verticality, this team operates in a 4-3-3 formation. The lineup is built to win the ball high up the pitch and strike quickly before the opponent can settle. This style relies on intense pressure and rapid movement to stretch the opposition.

Alisson starts between the posts to command the area and sweep behind a high line. The back line functions as a flat back four that maintains a high position to squeeze the space. Gabriel acts as a ball playing defender to initiate play, while Leo Pereira provides cover to manage the defensive line. Alex Sandro plays as an attacking full back to provide width on the left, whereas Paulo Henrique covers the right side to maintain balance. The unit works together to hold a compact shape when the initial press is bypassed.

The midfield uses a three-man midfield with a carrier and a dedicated holding presence. Casemiro sits deep to shield the defence and intercept passes, acting as the primary anchor. André Santos operates as an inverted eight who drives forward with the ball to link the lines. Douglas Luiz plays as an attacking ten behind the striker, looking to arrive late into the box and create chances from the half spaces. This trio ensures the team can both press aggressively and recycle possession when needed.

In the final third, the team utilizes three attackers across the front. Martinelli works as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside and threaten the goal, while Estevão operates on the right to stretch the defence and isolate wide players in one on one situations. Pedro acts as a pressing centre-forward who works to pin the last defender and hold up the ball for his teammates. The forwards press from the front in coordinated waves to force a long ball from the opposition.

One major advantage is the ability to press high in coordinated waves to win it back high up the pitch. The team also creates wide overloads when Alex Sandro and Martinelli combine to pull wide. This creates space in the middle for Douglas Luiz to exploit. The speed of transition allows the attackers to hit in behind on the transition before the opposition can recover.

This formation is designed for a high intensity game that relies on winning the ball in advanced areas. It is best suited for matches against teams that struggle to play out from the back under pressure.