Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 CORNO
11 CARUSO
7 PERCIA MONTANI
70 GUALTIERI UNDER
63 BOSCAGLIA
22 LETA
4 CASELLA
18 CANNATARO UNDER
16 MAGNAVITA
21 BRUNO
6 DE NISI

A heavy emphasis on defensive stability and quick transitions defines this lineup, which operates in a 5-2-3 formation. The team looks to sit deep and protect the central area before looking to hit opponents on the break. This formation is built to play with a compact defensive block that relies on verticality to move the ball into the attacking third quickly.

CORNO starts between the posts to organize the back line. The defensive unit uses a back five that stays narrow to deny central penetration. LETA acts as the central defender to hold the line and win the header during aerial duels. Alongside him, BRUNO and DE NISI form the wide centre-back roles to cover the spaces left by the wing backs. MAGNAVITA plays as the right wing back to provide width, while CANNATARO UNDER operates as the left wing back to overlap and support the attack. The defenders work together to squeeze the space and defend zonally.

The midfield works as a double pivot to maintain control of the center of the pitch. CASELLA and BOSCAGLIA occupy the central roles to shield the defence and win the second ball. They are tasked with breaking the line through direct passing and connecting the defensive unit to the front three. CASELLA helps to protect the right side while BOSCAGLIA moves to intercept passes and drive forward with the ball when possession is regained. This pair ensures the team maintains a compact shape when the opposition has the ball.

The attacking front three is designed to stretch the defence through wide presence and central movement. CARUSO plays as a lone striker and acts as a target man to hold up the ball for others. On the flanks, PERCIA MONTANI plays as an inverted winger on the right to cut inside, while GUALTIERI UNDER occupies the left wing to provide width. This setup allows the team to attack in combinations, using the wing backs to create overloads out wide. When the team wins the ball, the forwards press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition.

This formation offers a massive advantage in terms of defensive compactness when protecting the middle of the pitch. The presence of three central defenders alongside the double pivot makes it very hard for opponents to play through the lines. Additionally, the wide overloads from MAGNAVITA and CANNATARO UNDER allow the team to switch play rapidly and isolate wide players in one on one situations.

This 5-2-3 formation is a resilient way to play that prioritizes defensive solidity and rapid counter attacks. It is best suited for facing high pressing teams that leave space behind their defensive line.