Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

JOÃO (PAULO) · CARLOS (EDUARDO) · EDUARDO (BIAZUS) · GUSTAVO (HENRIQUE) · GUSTAVO (SALOMÃO) · ZÉ VÍTOR · MARCELO (FREITAS) · GUILHERME (PORTUGA) · RENÊ · KAUÊ (DIAS) · LOHAN

Prioritising heavy pressing and rapid transitions, this team operates in a 4-3-3 formation. The tactical identity focuses on winning the ball back high up the pitch to catch the opposition out of position. This lineup seeks to control the game by squeezing the space in the middle and using wide players to stretch the defence.

JOÃO stays between the posts to command the area and organize the defensive line. A flat back four forms the base of the unit, with GUSTAVO playing as a left centre back and EDUARDO as a right centre back. GUSTAVO operates as the left back to provide width, while CARLOS functions as the right back. The central defenders are tasked to hold the line and cover for the full backs when they push up. This defensive unit works to maintain a high line to keep the team compact.

The midfield operates as a three-man midfield with a carrier and a creative presence. ZÉ VÍTOR and MARCELO sit in the middle to shield the defence and recycle possession. MARCELO acts as a driver to carry the ball forward, while ZÉ VÍTOR works to intercept passes and win the second ball. GUILHERME plays as an attacking ten behind the striker, looking to find the feet of the forwards or arrive late into the box. This trio connects the back four to the front line by playing through the lines.

The attack utilizes three attackers across the front to pin the opposition back. LOHAN acts as a pressing centre forward to lead the hunt from the front. On the flanks, RENÊ plays as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside, while KAUÊ works as a wide winger on the right to stay near the touchline. This setup creates many opportunities for overlaps from the full backs and runs in behind. The forwards work to press the opposition back line to force a long ball.

One major advantage is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, using the front three to trigger a press. The team also benefits from wide overloads when GUSTAVO and CARLOS push up to support the wingers. This creates situations where KAUÊ or RENÊ can isolate a one on one wide against a defender. The numerical strength in the middle allows the team to control the tempo once they win the ball.

This 4-3-3 formation relies on aggressive pressing and quick movement to break down opponents. It is best suited for matches against teams that play with a high line or struggle to play out from the back.