Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 SENDIN 94 (182 DX)
6 BONTEMPO 89 (SX SALTATORE)
2 CONTI 01
11 PONTINI 04
8 SCOLARO 94 (174 SX)
9 TRAVIGLIA 94 (DX SALTATORE)
7 DE NADAL 04
5 SACCA' 99 (DX SALTATORE)
7 MARGARITINI 02
4 DOVICO 08
3 NOTO 07

A focus on defensive stability and rapid transitions defines this team using a 5-2-3 formation. The lineup is built to sit in a mid-block and wait for the moment to strike, using width to stretch the opposition when they win the ball back. This setup relies on a compact defensive unit and high energy from the wide players to transition from a deep position into a dangerous attacking front.

SENDIN guards the goal and acts as the last line of defense for this unit. The back line consists of a central three with DE NADAL holding the middle, while BONTEMPO and CONTI cover the left and right sides of the central group. The defensive unit functions as a narrow block to protect the center, leaving the wide duties to the wing backs. SACCA' acts as an attacking wing back on the right, looking to push high up the pitch, while NOTO performs the same role on the left to provide width.

The midfield operates as a double pivot to control the center of the pitch. DOVICO and SCOLARO must work closely together to protect the central defenders and win the second ball. One player often stays deeper to shield the defense, while the other looks to carry the ball forward to connect the play. They are tasked with breaking the lines with vertical passes to the front three and ensuring they do not get bypassed when the team is under pressure.

In the final third, the team uses three attackers to pin the opposition back. TRAVIGLIA acts as a lone striker, looking to hold up the ball and find teammates. MARGARITINI and PONTINI play as wide wingers, with MARGARITINI cutting inside to create space for NOTO to overlap, and PONTINI looking to isolate his marker on the right. The attack relies on quick combinations and through balls to hit the opposition defense in behind during transitions.

This formation offers significant advantages through its ability to defend in a compact block, making it very hard for opponents to find gaps in the middle. The use of SACCA' and NOTO allows for wide overloads when they push forward to support the wingers. Additionally, the presence of three dedicated attackers ensures the team can transition at pace and catch the opposition out of position.

The 5-2-3 formation provides a heavy defensive presence while maintaining the threat of a rapid counter attack. It is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession, allowing the side to absorb pressure and strike on the break.