Maccabi Netanya Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Samu (#2) · Konaté (#6) · Feldman (#44) · Cohen / Morozov (#24 / #2) · Jaber / Morozov (#26 / #2) · Aziz (#32) · Niddam (#13) · Levi (#15) · Davó / Hugi (#83 / #11) · Haziza /Abihazira (#8 / #17) · Bilu (#10)

Maccabi Netanya aims to dominate territory and control the tempo through a high press and a 4-3-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and use quick combinations to penetrate the opposition. The team seeks to play with verticality, looking to break the line as soon as they regain control in the final third.

Samu acts as the last line of defense, staying alert to sweep behind the back line when the team pushes high. The defensive unit operates as a flat back four, with Konaté and Feldman forming the central pairing. Konaté provides strength in the air and stability, while Feldman works to cover the space behind when the full backs push forward. Jaber or Morozov will look to overlap the winger on the right, while Cohen or Morozov provides width on the left. This unit stays compact to deny the turn to oncoming attackers and ensure the team can transition quickly from defense to attack.

The midfield operates as a three-man midfield with a carrier and a shield. Aziz sits as a single pivot to shield the defense and recycle possession when the team needs to reset. To his sides, Levi and Niddam operate as the engine room, with Levi often driving forward with the ball to link the lines. Niddam helps to press in a mid-block to win the second ball and disrupt the opponent. This trio works together to compress the midfield and ensure there is always a passing option to move the ball from the back to the front.

Maccabi Netanya uses three attackers across the front to stretch the defense. Davó or Hugi leads the line as a pressing centre-forward, tasked to pin the last defender and fight for long balls. On the flanks, Bilu and Haziza or Abihazira act as wide wingers who look to isolate the opponent in one on one situations. Bilu prefers to stay wide to provide width, while Haziza or Abihazira often cuts inside to find space between the lines. This front three works to trigger a press from the front, forcing the opposition to play long balls that the defenders can easily clear.

This formation offers Maccabi Netanya significant tactical advantages, particularly in creating wide overloads from the overlapping full backs. By pushing the wingers wide, the team creates space for Levi and Niddam to arrive late into the box. The ability to press in coordinated waves allows the team to win the ball high up the pitch and catch opponents in transition. This setup also provides compactness when defending a lead, as the midfield and back four can shift together to close the space.

The 4-3-3 formation provides a balanced way to control matches through high intensity and width. It is best suited for games against opponents who struggle with high pressure and lack depth in their defensive flanks.