Maccabi Netanya Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Samu (#2) · Konaté (#6) · Feldman (#44) · Cohen (#24) · Jaber (#26) · Aziz (#32) · Zaarura (#16) · Levi (#15) · Davó (#83) · Haziza (#8) · Bilu (#10)

Maccabi Netanya looks to control the tempo through a high press and quick transitions using a 4-3-3. This formation is built to stretch the opposition and win the ball back high up the pitch. The team seeks to dominate central areas before spreading wide to create attacking opportunities.

Samu acts as the last line of defense in goal. The back line functions as a flat back four with Jaber as the right back and Cohen at left back. Jaber and Cohen are expected to push up to provide width while tracking back to defend against counter attacks. Konaté and Feldman operate as the central defensive pairing, with Konaté acting as a ball playing defender to start attacks. Feldman focuses on holding the line and covering space behind the full backs. The defensive unit works together to squeeze the space and keep the team compact.

The midfield operates with a three man midfield with a carrier and an attacking ten. Levi sits in the right central midfield role to shield the defense and recycle possession. Aziz plays in the left central midfield area to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Zaarura occupies the advanced role behind the striker, looking to play through the lines and arrive late into the box. This trio helps Maccabi Netanya control the middle of the park and progress through the thirds.

In the attacking phase, the team uses three attackers across the front. Davó acts as a lone striker, working to hold up the ball and pin the last defender. Bilu plays as a right winger who looks to isolate a one on one wide, while Haziza plays as an inverted winger on the left to cut inside and create chances. The front line is tasked to press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. This setup creates constant movement with runs in behind and wide players pulling wide to stretch the defense.

One major advantage for Maccabi Netanya is the ability to press high in coordinated waves using the front three and Zaarura. The team can also create wide overloads when Jaber or Cohen overlap the winger to bypass the midfield. This setup allows for a fast transition when the ball is recovered in the middle third.

This 4-3-3 formation provides a balance of defensive solidity and aggressive attacking intent. It is best suited for games where the team wants to dominate possession and press a high line.