Atalanta Football Formation

Starting Lineup

CARNESECCHI · RASPADORI · ZALEWSKI · DE KETELARE · EDERSON · ZAPPACOSTA · DE ROON · BERNASCONI · SCALVINI · DJIMSITI · AHANOR

A high pressing and vertical identity defines Atalanta in this 3-4-3 formation. The team seeks to win the ball high up the pitch and move quickly toward the goal. This lineup is built to overwhelm opponents with constant movement and intense pressure across the entire field.

Carnesecchi operates as the goalkeeper, acting as the first point of distribution from the back. A back three consists of AHANOR, DJIMSITI, and SCALVINI. DJIMSITI holds the central position to organize the unit, while AHANOR and SCALVINI cover the wider spaces. This defensive block stays compact to intercept passes and prevent breakthroughs. The defenders step up together to maintain a high line and squeeze the space available to the opposition.

The midfield functions through a central pair with two wide players providing much of the width. DE ROON and EDERSON form a double pivot to control the middle of the pitch. DE ROON provides stability and covers space, while EDERSON uses his energy to drive forward and break the line with his runs. ZAPPACOSTA and BERNASCONI act as wing backs, pushing high to provide crosses and width. They must track back quickly to support the defenders when the ball is lost.

An attacking front three creates constant pressure on the opposition defense. RASPADORI leads the line as the lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and press the center backs. ZALEWSKI and DE KETELARE occupy the wide areas as wingers. ZALEWSKI looks to cut inside to create chances, while DE KETELARE moves into pockets of space to link the midfield and attack. These attackers work in unison to press high and force errors in the final third.

Atalanta gains a major advantage through wide overloads when ZAPPACOSTA and BERNASCONI overlap the wingers. The team also benefits from the ability to press high in coordinated waves, making it difficult for opponents to build from the back. The central presence of DE ROON and EDERSON ensures the team maintains control during transitions. This creates many one on one situations for the wide players in the attacking third.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on high intensity and aggressive pressing to dominate games. It is best suited for facing teams that struggle to play out from the back under heavy pressure.