Stuttgart Football Formation

Starting Lineup

33. Nübel
14. Jaquez
24. Chabot
3. Hendriks
18. Leweling
7. Mittelstadt
30. Andres
6. Stiller
26. Undav
10. Führich
9. Demirovic

A high pressing and vertical identity defines this Stuttgart 3-4-3 lineup. The team aims to win the ball high up the pitch and break the lines quickly to catch opponents out of position. By spreading the pitch wide, the formation creates many passing lanes to move the ball from the back to the front with speed.

Nübel acts as the last line of defense in goal, while the back three provides a solid base. Chabot sits in the center of the defense to organize the line, supported by Jaquez on the right and Hendriks on the left. These three defenders must stay compact to block central runs. The wide defenders in this system do not play as traditional center backs but must work hard to cover the wide areas when the midfield shifts.

Control of the middle ground comes through a central pairing of Andres and Stiller. Stiller acts as a deep playmaker with a wide passing range to switch play, while Andres provides the energy to press and intercept passes. They form a central block that protects the back three and allows the wide midfielders to push higher. Leweling and Mittelstadt occupy the wide areas, acting as wing backs who must track back to defend and overlap to support the attack.

The attacking unit relies on three forwards to stretch the opposition. Demirovic leads the line as the lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and fight for aerial duels. On the flanks, Führich and Undav operate as wide attackers who frequently cut inside to find space between the lines. This movement creates chaos for the opposing defense and opens up space for Leweling or Mittelstadt to cross from deep positions.

Stuttgart finds many advantages through this specific formation. The wide players can create overloads by pushing high, often leaving opponents in one on one situations. This lineup also allows for intense pressing in coordinated waves, as the front three and the midfield can swarm the ball carrier. The presence of Stiller allows the team to transition from defense to attack with single long passes that break the opposition press.

This 3-4-3 formation is designed for teams that want to dominate through aggressive pressing and quick vertical transitions. It is most effective against opponents who play a high line and struggle to track runners in the wide channels.