Lazio Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Pannozzo · Ciucci · Bordon · Bordoni · Ferrari · Baldi · Farcomeni · Iorio · Calvani · Sulejmani · Cuzzarella

A high pressing and vertical identity defines Lazio in this 3-5-2 formation. The team seeks to win the ball high up the pitch and quickly transition into central attacking areas. This lineup aims to dominate the middle of the park and use wide midfielders to stretch the opposition back line.

Pannozzo stands between the posts to organize the defensive unit. Ahead of him, a back three consists of Bordoni, Bordon, and Ciucci. Bordoni and Ciucci act as the wide center backs to cover the spaces left when the midfield pushes up, while Bordon holds the center to block direct runs. This defensive unit can drop deep into a low block or step up to compress the space between the lines.

The midfield operates with a central trio of Farcomeni, Iorio, and Baldi to control the tempo. Farcomeni and Baldi work to intercept passes and break the lines with vertical runs, while Iorio helps to connect the defense to the forward line. On the flanks, Ferrari and Calvani act as wing backs who provide the width necessary to move the opponent out of position. They must track back to support the three center backs when the team loses possession.

In the final third, the attacking unit relies on two forwards, Cuzzarella and Sulejmani. Cuzzarella operates as the left striker to lead the press and hold up the ball, while Sulejmani plays as the right striker to find pockets of space. This duo works together to make runs behind the defense, often pulling center backs out of position to create gaps for the advancing midfield.

Lazio gains a significant advantage through numerical superiority in the central midfield area. The combination of the three central players and the two wing backs allows them to create wide overloads. This formation also allows for a coordinated press, as Ferrari and Calvani can quickly pinch inward to support the central trio in winning the ball back.

This 3-5-2 formation focuses on controlling the central corridors and using wing backs to provide width. It is most effective against teams that play a narrow formation and struggle to track late runs from midfield.