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) · H. Goore (EAFC25 - SP - 65 G 7,57 R) (Wrexham) · A. Kadri (EAFC26 - CAM - 74 GA) (Portsmouth)

Focusing on controlling the center of the pitch and playing through the lines, this team operates in a 3-5-2 formation. The lineup is built to dominate the middle third and use a heavy central presence to dictate the tempo of the game. By employing a five man midfield, the team aims to squeeze the space and overwhelm opponents in the central areas.

D. Roef sits between the posts to command the area and start play. The defensive unit relies on a back three consisting of S. Van Der Heyden, G. De Meyer, and T. Araújo. S. Van Der Heyden acts as the central figure to hold the line while T. Araújo and G. De Meyer provide cover on either side. This back three must be ready to step up to play the offside trap or drop back to cover space behind when the team pushes high.

The midfield is the engine of this 3-5-2, utilizing a five man block to control the game. M. Delorge and T. De Vlieger act as a double pivot to shield the defense and recycle possession. Ahead of them, H. Varela and M. Sonko operate as two tens in the half spaces to link the play. A. Kadri plays in the center to connect the defensive and attacking lines, often looking to find the feet of the strikers or carry the ball forward into the final third.

In the attacking phase, the team utilizes a partnership of two forwards. M. Dean and H. Goore work together to pin the last defender and make runs in behind the opposition back line. The forwards are expected to press from the front to force a long ball and win the second ball in the opposition half. They combine in tight spaces to create openings, often looking to pull defenders out of position to allow the central midfielders to arrive late into the box.

One major advantage for this lineup is the numerical superiority in midfield, which makes it very difficult for opponents to play through the center. The team can also use the staggered positions of the midfielders to create passing lanes and switch play quickly. This setup provides a high level of compactness when defending, making it tough for the opposition to find gaps between the lines.

This formation focuses on central dominance and intense pressure in the middle of the pitch. It is best suited for games against teams that try to play through the center and lack the numbers to match the midfield strength.