Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

94- Y. Vinhas
79- Marcelinho
3- Thallison*
44- Marllon
77- P. Tachtsidis
5- Zé Ricardo
8- P. De Paula*
6- Jorge
11- Alef Manga
99- Carlinhos
25- N. Ferreira

A high press and vertical style of play defines this team in a 3-4-3 formation. The lineup focuses on winning the ball back high up the pitch and attacking the opposition with speed. Every player is expected to push forward to squeeze the space and catch the opponent out of position.

Y. Vinhas sits between the posts to manage the defensive line. A back three consisting of Marllon, Thallison, and Jorge provides the foundation for the defense. Marllon acts as the central anchor to defend zonally and win the second ball, while Thallison and Jorge act as wide centre backs to cover the channels. When the team plays out from the back, they look to spread wide to pull the opposition apart.

The midfield works in a central pairing with Zé Ricardo and P. De Paula acting as the engine room. P. De Paula drives forward with the ball to link the defense to the attack, while Zé Ricardo stays deeper to shield the back three and intercept passes. On the flanks, Marcelinho and N. Ferreira play as wide midfielders who provide much needed width and support the wingers. They must track back to help the defenders when the team loses possession.

The attack uses three forwards to pin the last defender and stretch the defense. Alef Manga and P. Tachtsidis act as wide wingers who look to cut inside and create chances in the half spaces. Carlinhos operates as a pressing centre-forward, looking to find the feet of the striker and make runs in behind. This front three works in combination to create cutbacks from the byline and isolate defenders in one on one situations.

This formation offers the advantage of wide overloads when Marcelinho and N. Ferreira push high to support the wingers. The team also benefits from the ability to press high in coordinated waves to force a long ball from the opponent. By keeping the distances between the lines small, the players can quickly win it back high up the pitch.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on high energy to maintain a relentless pressing rhythm. It is best suited for games against teams that try to build play slowly from the back.