Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 SENDIN 94 (182 DX)
6 BONTEMPO 89 (SX SALTATORE)
5 CONTI 01
23 AGOLLI 97 (DX SALTATORE)
8 SCOLARO 94 (174 SX)
9 TRAVIGLIA 94 (DX SALTATORE)
4 VILLAR 98
2 SACCA' 99 (DX SALTATORE)
7 MARGARITINI 02
11 SPANO' 07
3 NOTO 07

A high press and rapid transitions define this lineup, which operates in a 3-5-2 formation. This tactical identity relies on squeezing the space in the opponent half to win the ball back quickly and exploit gaps. The team is built to play with verticality, looking to move from defense to attack with minimal touches to catch the opposition out of position.

In goal, SENDIN acts as the last line of defense. The back three features BONTEMPO in the center, acting as the anchor to sweep behind a high line. To his left, SACCA' provides cover, while CONTI operates as the right center back to handle quick runners. This defensive unit works to maintain a high line to compress the pitch, requiring the defenders to step up and intercept passes before the opponent can build momentum.

The midfield is a busy engine room designed to dominate the central areas. A three man midfield featuring VILLAR, AGOLLI, and NOTO provides the core strength to protect the defense and recycle possession. VILLAR often sits to shield the back three, while AGOLLI and NOTO work to drive forward with the ball and break the lines. Supporting them are SPANO' and SCOLARO, who operate in the half spaces as attacking midfielders to link the midfield to the forward line and press aggressively in a mid block.

The attack uses two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. MARGARITINI and TRAVIGLIA work in close combination, using their movement to pin the last defender and create space for late runners. MARGARITINI often looks to hold up the ball, allowing the attackers to play one two combinations or find space in behind. They press from the front to force a long ball, which the back three can then win the second ball to restart the attack.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages, particularly in terms of numerical superiority in the central midfield. By having five players in the middle, the team can easily crowd out the opponent and win the second ball. Another strength is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, using the front two and the attacking midfielders to trap the opponent in their own half and create chances from turnovers.

The team uses this 3-5-2 to control the center of the pitch and overwhelm opponents through verticality. This lineup is best suited for games against teams that try to build play from the back or rely on a single creative playmaker.