Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

D. Roef (EAFC25 - GK - 52 CS) (Swansea) · T. De Vlieger (EAFC26 - CAM - 86 GA) (Portsmouth) · S. Van Der Heyden (EAFC26 - CV - 52 CS) (Derby) · G. De Meyer (EAFC26 - RA - 61 CS) (Portsmouth) · T. Araújo (EAFC25 - LA - 70 CS) (Swansea) · H. Varela (EAFC25- LVA - 158 GA) (Plymouth) · M. Dean (EAFC25 - SP - 98 GA) (QPR) · M. Delorge (EAFC26 - CM - 55 GA/60 CS) (Charlton) · M. Sonko (EAFC26 - LVA - 73 GA) (Plymouth) · A. Gudjohnsen (EAFC25 - SP - 87 GA) (Millwall) · A. Kadri (EAFC26 - CAM - 74 GA) (Portsmouth)

Control and central dominance define this team as they operate in a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup is built to play a vertical game that relies on winning the second ball and using a high press to disrupt the opposition. By stacking the center of the pitch, the team looks to control the tempo and transition quickly once the ball is won.

D. Roef stays between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line functions as a back three where T. Araújo acts as the left centre-back to provide cover, while G. De Meyer sits as the right centre-back. S. Van Der Heyden occupies the central role to anchor the defense. This trio works to defend zonally and stay compact, often setting the offside trap to squeeze the space when the opposition tries to play through the lines.

A heavy midfield presence allows the team to dominate the center. The double pivot consists of M. Delorge and T. De Vlieger, who sit deep to shield the defense and recycle possession. Ahead of them, A. Kadri operates to connect the lines, while H. Varela and M. Sonko act as the two central midfielders to drive forward with the ball. This group is tasked to press aggressively to win the ball high up the pitch and ensure the team can progress through the thirds with ease.

The attack relies on a two-man partnership in the front line. A. Gudjohnsen leads the way as the left striker, looking to find the feet of the striker and play with his back to goal. M. Dean plays as the right striker to run in behind the defense and attack the far post. They work in combinations to pull wide defenders out of position, creating space for the midfielders to arrive late into the box or for the team to exploit the channels during a quick break.

One major advantage for this team is the numerical superiority in midfield, which makes it very hard for opponents to play through the center. The coordination between the five midfielders allows the team to press in pairs and force a long ball from the opposition. Another strength is the ability to switch play quickly through the central players to isolate attackers in one on one situations when the defensive block is stretched.

This 3-5-2 formation prioritizes central congestion and quick vertical transitions. It is best suited for matches against teams that rely on building play through the middle and struggle to handle a high press.