Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

FABIEN (FARNOLLE) · TAMIMOU (OUOROU) · CÉDRIC (HOUNTONDJI) · MOHAMED (TIJANI) · EMANUEL (IMOROU) · DODO (DOKOU) · DJIMAN (KOUKOU) · MATTEO (AHLINVI) · AIYEGUN (TOSIN) · MICKAËL (PÔTÉ) · RUDY (GESTEDE)

Focusing on quick transitions and high pressure, this team utilizes a 5-2-3 formation. The lineup is built to catch opponents out of position through verticality and rapid movement in the final third. By sitting in a mid-block before exploding forward, the team looks to exploit space left behind by advancing defensive lines.

FABIEN starts between the posts to organize the defensive line. The team employs a back five that stays compact when defending deep. DODO sits as the central defender to hold the line and win headers, while CÉDRIC and MOHAMED act as wide centre-backs to cover the channels. TAMIMOU and EMANUEL operate as attacking wing backs, tasked to provide width and push high up the pitch to support the attack. This defensive unit works to squeeze the space in front of them, forcing the opposition to play long.

The midfield consists of a double pivot to maintain control of the central area. MATTEO and DJIMAN work to protect the back five and recycle possession when needed. MATTEO looks to carry the ball forward to connect the defense to the attack, while DJIMAN focuses on pressing to win the ball back high up the pitch. They must work to deny the pivot of the opposition and ensure they do not get bypassed easily through the middle.

In the attacking phase, the team uses three attackers to stretch the opposition defence. MICKAËL and AIYEGUN act as wide wingers, with MICKAËL hugging the touchline and AIYEGUN looking to cut inside to create overloads. RUDY plays as a lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and find the feet of the runners. This front three presses the opposition back line intensely, looking to trigger a press and win the ball back in advanced areas to launch a direct attack.

This formation offers the ability to press high in coordinated waves while maintaining a heavy defensive presence. The use of TAMIMOU and EMANUEL creates wide overloads that force the opposition to defend against constant overlaps. By having three dedicated attackers, the team can quickly transition and hit in behind on the transition before the opponent can regroup.

The 5-2-3 formation provides a balance between defensive solidity and rapid counter attacks. This setup is best suited for facing teams that dominate possession but leave large gaps behind their full backs.