Augsburg Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Michael Gregoritsch · Marius Wolf · Mert Kömür · Fabian Rieder · Hans Massengo · Yannik Keitel · Hennes Behrens · Chrislain Matsima · Jeffrey Gouweleeuw · Keven Schlotterbeck · Nediljko Labrovic

Augsburg focuses on direct attacking play and high pressing through a 3-4-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball high up the pitch and quickly transition into dangerous attacking moves. The team looks to stretch the defence by using wide players and creating quick combinations to break the lines.

Nediljko Labrovic plays in goal as the last line of defence. The back line operates as a back three with Jeffrey Gouweleeuw leading the unit. Gouweleeuw is dominant in the air and organizes the defensive line. Chrislain Matsima sits on the right side of the central trio to provide cover, while Keven Schlotterbeck occupies the left side to step into midfield when needed. This defensive unit works to keep a high line and compress the space between the lines.

The midfield works in a central pairing supported by wide midfielders to control the pitch. Yannik Keitel and Hans Massengo act as the central engine, with Massengo working to shield the defence while Keitel drives forward with the ball. They connect the defence to the attack by recycling possession and looking for quick vertical passes. Marius Wolf and Hennes Behrens play as wide midfielders, providing width and helping to press in a mid-block to force long balls from the opposition.

The attack uses three players across the front to pin the opposition back. Michael Gregoritsch plays as a pressing centre-forward to harass the defenders and hold up the ball. Mert Kömür and Fabian Rieder act as wide attackers who cut inside to create goalscoring chances. This front line focuses on runs in behind and link-up play between the lines to keep the opposition defence under constant pressure.

Augsburg gains a major advantage through the ability to press high in coordinated waves with the front three and wide midfielders. The formation also allows for wide overloads when Marius Wolf and Hennes Behrens push forward to support the wingers. This creates many one on one situations for the attackers to exploit.

This 3-4-3 formation relies on a heavy press and rapid transitions to catch opponents off guard. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back under pressure.