Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 SANTILLO (186 DX)
3 BUTERA 94 (SX)
6 FIGINI 00 (184 DX)
5 DIOP 91 (185 SX)
2 SPATARO 07 (DX)
4 ROTELLA 01 (185)
8 GAZZARA 06
10 FRATANTONIO 03 (AMBIDX)
9 DOS SANTOS 99 (188 DX)
7 MONTAGNO 99 (186 DX)
11 ALFO' 01 (DX)

A high press and rapid transition game defines this lineup using a 5-2-3 formation. This system aims to win the ball high up the pitch and strike quickly before the opposition can organize. The team relies on heavy pressure to force mistakes and uses the width of the pitch to stretch the opposition defensive block.

SANTILLO acts as the goalkeeper to command the penalty area. The defensive unit operates in a back five. ROTELLA sits as the central defender to hold the line and clear the lines when under pressure. Beside him, FIGINI and DIOP function as wide centre-backs to cover the spaces left by the wing backs. BUTERA acts as an attacking wing back on the left to provide width, while SPATARO plays the same role on the right to push high into the final third. This back five can shift into a flat five when defending deep or expand to cover the flanks.

The midfield utilizes a double pivot to control the central zone. GAZZARA and FRATANTONIO occupy the two central roles to connect the defense and attack. GAZZARA works to shield the defense and intercept passes, while FRATANTONIO looks to drive forward with the ball to break the line. They must work together to compress the midfield and deny the turn to opposition players. This pair is responsible for recycling possession and finding the attackers in space.

The attacking line features three players across the front. DOS SANTOS operates as a lone striker to find the feet of the striker and hold up the ball. On the flanks, ALFO' and MONTAGNO act as wide wingers who stay high to stretch the defence. ALFO' looks to cut inside to create chances, while MONTAGNO tries to get to the byline to deliver early crosses. This front three triggers a press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through wide overloads from attacking wing backs like BUTERA and SPATARO. The team can also create numerical superiority in midfield when the wingers tuck inside. Another strength is the ability to counter at pace once GAZZARA or FRATANTONIO win the ball back in the middle third.

This 5-2-3 lineup is built for high intensity and rapid verticality. It is best suited for games against teams that play with a high line and can be caught out on the transition.