Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

YASHIN (Lev (c)) (Auxerre) · HAKIMI (Archaf) (PSG) · PERFUMO (Roberto) (River) · PASSARELLA (Daniel) (River) · FACCHETTI (Giacinto) (Inter) · PIRLO (Andrea) (Milan) · RIJKAARD (Frank) (Milan) · MATTHÄUS (Lothar) (Inter) · BAGGIO (Roberto) (Juventus) · SHEVCHENKO (Andriy) (Milan) · MBAPPÉ (Kilyan) (River)

Prioritising defensive solidity and rapid transitions, this team operates within a 5-3-2 formation. The lineup focuses on a compact defensive block that can quickly break forward to catch opponents off guard. By maintaining a heavy presence in the middle and behind the ball, the side seeks to control central areas before launching direct attacks.

Yashin acts as the last line of defence, providing reliable shot stopping between the posts. The back five features a central trio where Pirlo operates as a ball playing defender, capable of spraying long passes to find attackers. Alongside him, Passarella provides aerial strength and defensive cover, while Perfumo completes the central unit. The wide defenders, Hakimi and Facchetti, function as attacking wing backs who push high to provide width. Hakimi is known for his blistering pace and ability to carry the ball forward, whereas Facchetti provides constant overlap on the left. This unit works to squeeze the space between the lines and protect the central zone.

In the middle of the pitch, a three man midfield provides both steel and creativity. Rijkaard sits in the right central role to shield the defence and win the second ball, while Matthäus operates as a powerhouse in the left central spot, known for his high pressing intensity and ability to drive forward. Baggio plays as an attacking ten behind the two forwards, acting as the primary creator who connects the midfield to the attack. Baggio looks to find pockets of space between the opposition midfield and defence to receive on the half turn. This trio works to press in a mid block and disrupt the opponent's build up play.

The attacking line uses two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. Mbappé operates as a striker who looks to hit in behind on the transition, utilizing his incredible speed to exploit space. Shevchenko works alongside him as a pressing centre forward, looking to win duels and hold up the ball to allow others to join the attack. The movement is designed to create runs in behind and allow the wing backs to overlap the wingers. When the team wins the ball high up the pitch, the connection between Baggio and the two strikers becomes the main way to split the defence with a through ball.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through its ability to defend in a narrow block while remaining dangerous on the break. The width provided by Hakimi and Facchetti creates wide overloads that force the opposition to stretch. By using a three man midfield, the team can achieve numerical superiority in the center, making it very difficult for opponents to play through the middle.

The team relies on a sturdy defensive foundation and quick vertical movements to punish errors. This setup is best suited for facing high pressing sides that leave space behind their defensive line.