Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Evan West (20.1, 27 yo, GK) (England) · Holbrook (20.1,27 yo, DC) (England) · Robinson (20 yo,18.5,DC) (England) · Walton (18.6,26 yo, DC) (England) · Charnock (19.1,27 yo,DML) (England) · Norris (22.0,22 yo,DMR) (England) · Wright (23.3,26 yo,MC) (England) · Gardner (18.6,24 yo,MC) (England) · Turner (18.8,26 yo, DMC) (England) · Manole (22.3,24 yo, FC) (Romania) · Ivanov (25,26 yo,FC) (Russia)

Focusing on heavy pressing and quick transitions, this lineup utilizes a 3-5-2 formation to control the pitch. The intention is to win the ball high up the pitch and use a crowded central area to overwhelm opponents. This setup allows for a strong presence in the middle of the park while maintaining enough numbers to defend against counter attacks.

Evan West sits between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line consists of a back three with Walton as the right centre-back, Robinson acting as the central defender, and Holbrook playing as the left centre-back. Robinson acts as the anchor to hold the line, while Walton and Holbrook cover the spaces when the wingers push up. The defenders work together to defend zonally and ensure the distance between the lines stays small.

The midfield is built around a three-man midfield with a carrier and creative layers. Turner occupies the central role to shield the defence and recycle possession. Charnock and Norris work as the two central midfielders to win the second ball and drive forward with the ball into the half spaces. Wright and Gardner operate as attacking midfielders in the pockets behind the strikers, tasked to press aggressively to win the ball high and find ways to break the line.

In the final third, the team uses two forwards in a partnership to stretch the defence. Manole leads the line as the left striker, while Ivanov operates as the right striker to attack the near post and the far post. The attackers work to press the opposition back line to force a long ball. This formation relies on the connection between Wright, Gardner, and the two strikers to create runs in behind or allow for quick combinations in tight spaces.

One major strength is the ability to create numerical superiority in midfield through the presence of five players in the central zone. This makes it difficult for opponents to play through the lines without facing heavy pressure. Another advantage is the compactness when defending, as the three centre-backs and the central trio can quickly drop into a low block to deny the turn to attackers.

This 3-5-2 formation is designed for high intensity and heavy central occupation. It is best suited for games where the team needs to dominate possession and squeeze the space in the middle of the pitch.