Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 CORNO 90 (183 DX)
17 MAGNAVITA 02 (183 DX)
3 MICELI 86 (186 DX)
6 DE NISI 93 (183 DX)
18 CANNATARO 08
22 LETA 89 (180 DX BATTITORE)
63 BOSCAGLIA 96 (170 DX)
70 GUALTIERI 06 (DX)
7 PERCIA MONTANI 88 (182 DX)
71 CATANIA 93 (185 DX)
99 AZZINNARO 99 (178 DX)

A high press and rapid transition style defines this lineup in a 5-2-3 formation. This team aims to win the ball high up the pitch and strike quickly before the opposition can settle. By using a back five, the team can commit many players forward while maintaining a solid base to defend against long balls.

CORNO acts as the last line of defense behind a sturdy back five. LETA sits in the center as the primary ball playing defender, while MICELI and DE NISI operate as the wide centre-backs to cover the channels. MAGNAVITA and CANNATARO act as attacking wing backs, pushing high to provide width and whip it in from the flanks. The defensive unit works to hold a compact shape, with the wing backs dropping back to form a narrow defensive block when the team is out of possession.

The midfield operates as a double pivot to control the central areas. BOSCAGLIA and GUALTIERI work to shield the defense and recover possession. BOSCAGLIA often drops deep to receive from the defenders, while GUALTIERI looks to carry the ball forward to link the lines. This pairing is tasked to compress the midfield and deny the turn to any attacking opponents, ensuring the team can transition from a mid-block into a direct attack.

The attacking front line features three players tasked with stretching the defense. CATANIA plays as a lone striker, acting as a focal point to hold up the ball and lay it off to teammates. On the flanks, AZZINNARO and PERCIA MONTANI act as wide wingers who stay high to pin the last defender. This setup allows the wingers to isolate wide players in one on one situations or cut inside to create space for the overlapping wing backs.

One major advantage for this team is the ability to create wide overloads when MAGNAVITA and CANNATARO push forward. This forces the opposition to defend more space and can create openings in the half spaces. Another strength is the speed of transition, as the team can move from a defensive block to an attacking wave in seconds. This setup allows the team to use the width of the pitch to stretch the defense and find the feet of the striker.

This 5-2-3 formation is built for a team that wants to dominate through verticality and high energy. It is best suited for matches against opponents who play a high line and can be punished on the break.