Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

12 D'AGATA 07
2 TRIOLO 07 (DX)
6 PINO 02 (195 DX)
5 SCALIA 04 (185 DX)
3 GODINO 92 (182 SX)
9 GOMES 94 (187 AMBIDESTRO)
7 EBANILSON 99 (175 DX)
8 FRICANO 98 (175 DX)
4 ANASTASIO 02 (179 DX)
11 NIOSI 01 (180 DX)
10 RICCIULLI 99 (DX)

Prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions, this team utilizes a 5-2-3 formation. The lineup is built to absorb pressure and strike with speed once the ball is regained. By sitting in a deep block, they can squeeze the space between the lines and force the opponent into wide areas.

D'AGATA stands between the posts to command the area. The defensive unit operates as a back five where ANASTASIO acts as the central anchor to clear the lines and organize the unit. To his left, PINO and SCALIA form a central pair that can defend zonally or step up to intercept passes. Wide presence comes from the wing backs, with GODINO on the left and TRIOLO on the right. Both players are tasked to provide width and track back to form a narrow defensive block when the team loses possession.

The midfield relies on a double pivot to maintain control of the center. EBANILSON and FRICANO work to shield the defence and break the line through vertical passing. EBANILSON seeks to win the second ball and recycle possession, while FRICANO looks to carry the ball forward to connect the defensive and attacking lines. These two midfielders must remain disciplined to prevent the opposition from playing through the middle.

In the final third, the team employs three attackers to stretch the defence. GOMES acts as the lone striker and must hold up the ball to allow others to join the attack. NIOSI and RICCIULLI operate as wide wingers who stay high to provide an outlet during transitions. NIOSI prefers to cut inside to create more central presence, while RICCIULLI looks to get to the byline and whip it in. This front line is designed to press from the front and force a long ball from the opposition.

One main advantage is the compactness when defending, which makes it very hard for opponents to find gaps in the central zones. The wing backs, GODINO and TRIOLO, allow for wide overloads in possession by pushing up to overlap the wingers. This creation of numerical superiority in certain areas allows for quick strikes on the transition.

This 5-2-3 lineup is built for teams that want to defend deep and hit on the break. It is a perfect setup for frustrating possession based sides that struggle to break down a low block.