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 /Abuhazira (#8 / #17) · Bilu (#10)

Maccabi Netanya aims to play with high intensity and a vertical mindset using a 4-2-4. This formation is built to push the opposition back through heavy pressure and rapid transitions. The lineup focuses on overwhelming the opponent in the final third to create goal scoring chances quickly.

Samu stays between the posts to organize the defensive line. The back four operates with Konaté and Feldman acting as the central pair to hold the line. Konaté provides physical presence to win the header in defensive situations while Feldman works to cover the space behind. The wide defenders, Jaber and Cohen or Morozov, are expected to push high to provide width. This allows the team to stretch the defence during the build up. The defensive unit must remain compact to prevent being caught by long balls.

The midfield relies on a double pivot consisting of Niddam and Aziz. This pairing is responsible for protecting the back four and winning the second ball in the center of the pitch. Aziz and Niddam must work hard to shield the defence and recycle possession to the wide players. They act as the bridge that connects the defensive unit to the attacking front line. When the team loses the ball, they are tasked to press in a mid-block to prevent the opposition from playing through the lines.

Maccabi Netanya uses a heavy front four to pin the opposition back. Davó or Hugi acts as a central presence to hold up the ball and find the feet of the strikers. Levi operates alongside them to run in behind and exploit the space. On the flanks, Bilu and Haziza or Abuhazira work as wide wingers to provide width. Bilu and Haziza or Abuhazira often cut inside to create numbers in the box or look to deliver a cross. This front line is designed to press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition.

One main advantage for Maccabi Netanya is the ability to create wide overloads when the full backs join the attack. The high number of players in the attacking third allows them to pin the last defender and create chaos. Another strength is the speed of transition, as the team can move from a defensive block to a direct attack in seconds. This formation puts immense pressure on the opponent's back four by isolating wide players in one on one situations.

This 4-2-4 formation relies on high energy to dominate the attacking third. It is best suited for games where the team needs to break down a low block or exploit a high defensive line.