Alavés Football Formation

Starting Lineup

ANTONIO (SIVERA) · NAHUEL (TENAGLIA) · JON (PACHECO) · FACUNDO (GARCÉS) · YOUSSEF (ENRÍQUEZ) · ANTONIO (BLANCO) · PABLO (IBÁÑEZ) · CALEBE · CARLES (ALEÑÁ) · LUCAS (BOYÉ) · TONI (MARTÍNEZ)

A high pressing and vertical style of play defines this Alavés lineup in a 4-2-4 formation. The team aims to win the ball high up the pitch and move quickly toward the opponent goal to catch them out of position. This formation is built to play with aggressive intent, looking to overwhelm the opposition through directness and pace.

Antonio guards the goal as the lone goalkeeper in this defensive unit. Behind him, a back four consists of Facundo and Jon acting as the central defenders, while Youssef and Nahuel occupy the wide positions. Facundo and Jon must stay compact to protect the middle, with Jon often using his presence to defend aerial balls. Youssef and Nahuel act as full backs who must track back quickly when possession is lost, while also being ready to push up the flanks to provide width.

The midfield operates with a double pivot of Antonio and Pablo. These two players work to shield the back four and break up play through interceptions and tackles. Pablo and Antonio need to hold their positions to prevent the defense from being exposed during transitions. They act as the link, receiving the ball from the defenders and quickly looking to find the forwards to break the line.

The attacking unit is heavy with four players, utilizing two wide wingers and two central forwards. Carles and Calebe provide width on the left and right sides, looking to cut inside or deliver crosses into the box. Up front, Lucas and Toni work as a strike partnership to pressure the opposing defenders. Lucas and Toni often fight for position to hold up the ball, allowing the wingers and midfielders to join the attack.

Alavés gains a clear advantage from the sheer number of players in the final third. The presence of Carles, Calebe, Lucas, and Toni allows the team to press in coordinated waves, making it difficult for opponents to build from the back. This formation also offers the ability to isolate wide players in one on one situations once the wingers receive the ball in advanced areas.

This 4-2-4 formation provides a direct and aggressive identity focused on high pressure. It is best suited for matches where Alavés needs to force mistakes from an opponent who struggles to play out from the back.