Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Donnarumma (Man City) (Man City) · Tarkowski (Everton) (Everton) · Gabriel (Arsenal) (Arsenal) · Trossard (Arsenal) (Arsenal) · Odegaard (Arsenal) (Arsenal) · Hall (Newcastle) (Newcastle) · Bowen (West Ham) (West Ham) · Mukiele (Sunderland) (Sunderland) · Joelinton (Newcastle) (Newcastle) · Alderete (Sunderland) (Sunderland) · Garner (Everton) (Everton)

A heavy emphasis on high pressing and verticality defines this side, which operates within a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup aims to win the ball high up the pitch and immediately look to hit in behind the opposition defense. The team relies on intense physical presence and quick transitions to catch opponents off guard.

Donnarumma guards the goal, acting as a presence that can sweep behind a high line if necessary. The back three consists of Tarkowski, Alderete, and Gabriel. Tarkowski provides aerial strength and physical dominance in one on one battles. Gabriel operates as a left sided defender who can step up to intercept play, while Alderete holds the middle to anchor the defensive unit. This back line works to stay compact and move together to squeeze the space between the lines.

The midfield functions as a five man unit with a central core of Garner, Mukiele, and Hall. Garner sits deep to shield the defense and recycle possession, while Mukiele and Hall work to drive forward with the ball to connect the defensive and attacking lines. In the half spaces, Odegaard and Joelinton act as two tens who push higher to support the attack. Odegaard uses his passing range to find teammates in tight spaces, while Joelinton provides the power to carry the ball forward and press aggressively in a mid block.

The attack is built around a partnership of two forwards, Trossard and Bowen. Trossard plays as a left sided striker who looks to cut inside and find pockets of space between the lines. Bowen operates as the right sided striker, using his speed to make runs in behind the last defender. They work together to press the opposition back line from the front, aiming to force a long ball that the back three can easily clear the lines.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages, particularly the ability to press high in coordinated waves with the five midfielders and two forwards. The presence of Odegaard and Joelinton in the half spaces allows for numerical superiority in the attacking third. Additionally, the central density makes it very difficult for opponents to play through the middle, forcing them to the flanks where the team can double up on wide players.

This 3-5-2 formation creates a relentless attacking force that thrives on winning the ball back in advanced areas. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back or those that leave large gaps between their midfield and defensive lines.