Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

MAOLIDA (SELEMANI) · PANDOR · TOIBIBOU · SOILIHI · BOURA (RÉMY VITA) · YOUSSEF · BOURHANE (IYAD MOHAMED) · BAKARI (KARI) · M´CHANGAMA · ABDALLAH (LUTIN) · SAïD

Prioritizing verticality and quick transitions, this team utilizes a 3-5-2 formation to control the center of the pitch. The lineup is built to overwhelm opponents in the middle through numbers, allowing for rapid movements forward when the ball is won. This system works by creating a heavy central presence that can shift between defensive stability and aggressive attacking waves.

PANDOR stays between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back three consists of TOIBIBOU, SOILIHI, and BOURA, who operate as a compact unit to deny space. SOILIHI acts as the central anchor to hold the line, while TOIBIBOU and BOURA provide cover on the flanks. This back three must be ready to step up to squeeze the space or drop into a low block when facing direct attacks. They work together to protect the central zone and ensure no runners break through the middle.

The midfield is the engine of this formation, operating with a heavy presence in the center. YOUSSEF and BOURHANE act as a double pivot to shield the defense and win the second ball. Ahead of them, BAKARI and ABDALLAH operate as two tens in the half-spaces to connect the defensive and attacking lines. M´CHANGAMA plays as an attacking ten behind the strikers, acting as the primary creator to play through the lines. This group can press aggressively to win the ball high up the pitch or drop back to maintain a compact shape.

Up front, the team uses two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. SAïD and MAOLIDA work in close combinations to pull defenders out of position. SAïD often looks to find the feet of the striker or make runs in behind, while MAOLIDA can hold up the ball to allow the midfield to join the attack. They press the opposition back line from the front, forcing long balls and creating chances for the advancing midfielders. The combination of these two attackers allows the team to attack in transition with great speed.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages, particularly numerical superiority in midfield. By having five players in the central zone, the team can easily dominate possession and control the tempo. Another strength is the ability to create wide overloads if the midfielders shift outward to support the wings. The compactness when defending makes it difficult for opponents to find gaps between the lines, forcing them to play wide where they are less dangerous.

The 3-5-2 formation provides a robust central core that excels at controlling the game. It is best suited for matches against teams that try to play through the middle and rely on a single striker.