Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Madžukić (17) · Karić (9) · Olić (18) · Mujčin (23) · Živković (2) · Rudonja (13) · Gašpar (8) · Komljenović (10) · Crnac (6) · Sesar (3) · Stojkić (12)

A high pressing and direct style of play defines this 3-4-3 lineup. The team seeks to win the ball high up the pitch and strike quickly to catch the opposition out of position. This formation is built to control the middle of the park while using wide areas to stretch the defence.

Stojkić acts as the last line of defence in goal. A back three consists of Sesar, Crnac, and Živković. Crnac sits in the center to win the header and clear the lines when balls are played long. Sesar and Živković operate as wide centre-backs, tasked to cover the space behind the midfield and step up to intercept passes. The defensive unit functions by maintaining a high line to squeeze the space between the lines.

The midfield utilizes a three-man midfield with a carrier and an attacking ten. Rudonja and Komljenović occupy the central roles to win the second ball and protect the back three. Gašpar acts as a link to carry the ball forward and drive into the half-spaces. Mujčin plays as an attacking ten behind the striker, tasked to find the feet of the striker or play through the lines to create chances. This group works to press in a mid-block to force a long ball from the opponent.

The attacking front line features three attackers across the front. Madžukić operates as a pressing centre-forward to pin the last defender and hold up the ball for others. Karić and Olić act as wide wingers who cut inside to create overloads in the middle. The team looks to attack in combinations, with the wingers looking to receive on the half-turn and knock it in behind the defence. This movement allows the front three to isolate defenders in one on one situations.

This formation offers specific tactical advantages through its ability to press high in coordinated waves. By having Mujčin and the front three close down the opposition, the team can win it back high up the pitch. The wide positioning of Karić and Olić creates wide overloads when they combine with the midfielders. This ensures the team can quickly switch play to find space on the flanks.

This 3-4-3 lineup focuses on aggressive ball recovery and rapid verticality. It is best suited for matches against teams that struggle to play out from the back under intense pressure.