Roma Football Formation

Starting Lineup

P. DAVID * (Dovbyk, Vaz) · M. FOFANA * (Pellegrini) · SOULÉ (Baldanzi) · ANGELINO (Tsimikas) · WESLEY (Rensch) · ANDRÉ * (Cristante) · KONÉ (El Aynaoui, Doumbia *) · NDICKA (Salas *) · HERMOSO (Ghilardi) · MANCINI (Ziolkowski) · SVILAR (Vasquez, Zelezny)

A high press and rapid verticality define the tactical identity of Roma in this 3-4-3 formation. The lineup focuses on aggressive winning of the ball in the final third to catch opponents off guard. By maintaining high intensity, the team aims to force turnovers close to the goal and move through the lines with speed. This formation is built to play a direct and pressing game that keeps the opposition under constant pressure.

SVILAR acts as the last line of defense, sweeping behind a back three. HERMOSO sits in the center of the defense to organize the line, acting as a ball playing defender to start attacks. To his sides, NDICKA and MANCINI provide physical presence and coverage. NDICKA covers the left channel with his ability to intercept, while MANCINI operates on the right to step up and engage attackers. The defenders must work as a cohesive unit to drop into a low block when the high press is bypassed.

The midfield operates as a central block designed to control the middle of the pitch. ANDRÉ (C) and KONÉ occupy the two central roles, acting as a double pivot to shield the back three. ANDRÉ (C) provides composure and breaks the line with his passing range, while KONÉ uses his engine to drive forward and cover ground. On the flanks, WESLEY and ANGELINO act as wing backs. WESLEY provides width on the right, while ANGELINO pushes high on the left to deliver crosses into the box.

Three attackers lead the front line to maintain extreme width and central pressure. SOULÉ plays on the right wing, looking to cut inside and find space, while M. FOFANA operates on the left. These wide players must track back to help the wing backs when defending. P. DAVID leads the line as a lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and pin the opposition defenders. The movement of SOULÉ and M. FOFANA creates space in the channels for P. DAVID to exploit.

Roma gains a significant advantage through wide overloads created when ANGELINO and WESLEY overlap their respective wingers. The double pivot of ANDRÉ (C) and KONÉ allows the team to maintain compactness when defending and quickly switch play to the flanks. This setup also allows the side to press high in coordinated waves, using the front three to trigger the hunt. Such intensity forces opponents into mistakes in their own half.

This 3-4-3 formation creates a relentless attacking presence through its aggressive positioning. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to build from the back and can be broken down by high intensity.