Borussia Dortmund Football Formation

Starting Lineup

N.Schlotterbeck (Basebaini) · W.Anton (N.Sule) · E.Can (Reggiani) · C.Inai Oulay (Chukwuemeka) · Nmecha (Sabitzer) · M.Gusto (Y.Couto) · Svensson (Basebaini) · J.Sancho (J.Bellingham) · Adeyemi (Beier) · F.Aslani (F.Silva) · Kobel

Borussia Dortmund looks to dominate games through a high press and rapid transitions in this 3-4-3. The formation is built to win the ball high up the pitch and use the speed of the attackers to hit opponents before they can settle. This lineup focuses on verticality and creating quick combinations to catch the opposition out of position.

Kobel operates between the posts to start the build up from the back. The defensive unit uses a back three consisting of E.Can, W.Anton, and N.Schlotterbeck. N.Schlotterbeck acts as a ball playing defender who can step up into midfield, while W.Anton provides cover and strength in the center. E.Can plays as a wide centre back to guard the space behind the wing backs. This back three stays compact to deny space in the middle and can shift as a unit to track runners.

The midfield functions with a central pairing of C.Inai Oulay and Nmecha. Nmecha works to win the second ball and carry the ball forward, while C.Inai Oulay helps to shield the defense. They are flanked by Svensson and M.Gusto who act as wing backs to provide width. These wide players must cover the whole flank, dropping back to help the defense or pushing up to overlap the attackers. The midfield unit works to squeeze the space and connect the back three to the front line.

In the final third, Borussia Dortmund employs three attackers. J.Sancho and Adeyemi act as inverted wingers who cut inside to create goalscoring chances. F.Aslani leads the line as a pressing centre forward to harass the opposition back line. The movement is designed to create runs in behind and allow the wingers to isolate defenders one on one. By using the width of the wing backs, the team can also look to get to the byline and deliver crosses into the box.

This lineup offers several tactical advantages. The team can create wide overloads when M.Gusto and Svensson push high. There is also an ability to press high in coordinated waves with the front three and the midfield. This setup allows for great speed of transition once the ball is won back high up the pitch.

Borussia Dortmund uses this formation to overwhelm opponents through aggressive pressing and quick movement. It is a setup best suited for games where the team wants to dictate the tempo and exploit spaces behind a high defensive line.