Freiburg Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Lucas Höler · Vincenzo Grifo · Yuito Suzuki · Jan-Niklas Beste · Patrick Osterhage · Maximilian Eggestein · Jordy Makengo · Philipp Lienhart · Matthias Ginter · Lukas Kübler · Mio Backhaus

Freiburg plays a high press game using a 4-3-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball back high up the pitch and attack with speed. The team looks to squeeze the space in the opponent half and use quick transitions to catch the opposition before they can set their defensive block.

Mio Backhaus plays between the posts to anchor the defensive unit. The back line operates as a flat back four where Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart act as the central defenders. Ginter is known for his leadership and aerial strength, while Lienhart focuses on covering the space behind the line. On the flanks, Lukas Kübler acts as an overlapping full back to provide width, while Jordy Makengo looks to push forward to support the attack. The unit works together to hold the line and prevent runs in behind.

The midfield operates as a three-man midfield with a carrier. Patrick Osterhage and Maximilian Eggestein work to win the second ball and press aggressively to win the ball high. They sit in a mid-block when the team drops back, but they are tasked to step up and disrupt the opponent. Yuito Suzuki plays as an attacking ten behind the striker, acting as the link between the midfield and the front line. Suzuki is responsible to receive on the half-turn and find the feet of the striker or play through the lines to the wingers.

The attack uses three attackers across the front to stretch the defence. Vincenzo Grifo plays as an inverted winger on the left, frequently cutting inside to deliver early crosses or shoot. Jan-Niklas Beste operates as an inverted winger on the right to provide a different angle of attack. Lucas Höler leads the line as a pressing centre-forward, tasked to pin the last defender and hold up the ball to allow others to join the play. This front line creates many opportunities for cutbacks from the byline and runs in behind.

Freiburg gains a tactical advantage through their ability to press high in coordinated waves, making it hard for opponents to build from the back. The presence of Grifo and Beste allows the team to isolate wide players in one on one situations when they receive the ball. This formation also offers speed of transition, allowing the players to move from a defensive block to an attacking stance in seconds.

This 4-3-3 lineup focuses on high intensity and vertical movement to break down opponents. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back under heavy pressure.