Venezia Football Formation

Starting Lineup

LORENZO (MONTIPÒ) · JOËL (SCHINGTIENNE) · REDOUANE (HALHAL) · BARTOL (FRANJIC) · PASQUALE (MAZZOCCHI) · RIDGECIANO (HAPS) · TOMA (BASIC) · THÓRIR JÓHANN (HELGASON) · TONI (FERNÁNDEZ) · KORNEL (LISMAN) · ALBION (RRAHMANI)

Venezia focuses on winning the ball high up the pitch and playing with verticality, utilizing a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup is built to dominate the central areas and use aggressive pressing to disrupt the opposition before they can build from the back. The team looks to move the ball forward quickly once the ball is recovered in the middle third.

In the defensive zone, Lorenzo acts as the last line of defense behind a back three. REDOUANE operates as the central defender, holding the line while BARTOL and JOËL cover the wide areas of the defensive block. BARTOL and JOËL are tasked with defending the space behind the wing backs to prevent runs in behind. This trio works to keep the distance between the lines small, forcing the opposition into wide areas where they can be trapped.

The midfield is a five man unit that combines a central core with wide players to control the tempo. TOMA and THÓRIR JÓHANN occupy the central roles, where they work to win the second ball and protect the defensive line. TONI plays as an attacking ten, sitting in the hole to connect the midfield to the forwards and find space between the lines. RIDGECIANO and PASQUALE act as the wide midfielders, providing width and tracking back to help the defenders. This midfield group works to squeeze the space and ensure Venezia maintains control over the central corridor.

Venezia employs two forwards to stretch the opposition defense. KORNEL and ALBION work in a partnership, often playing on the shoulder of the last defender to exploit any gaps. KORNEL acts as a pressing centre forward to trigger the press from the front, while ALBION looks to link up play and find pockets of space. The team uses the width provided by RIDGECIANO and PASQUALE to create situations where they can cross into the box or play one twos in tight spaces. The movement of the two forwards is designed to pull the center backs out of position and create runs in behind.

This formation offers Venezia several tactical advantages, particularly the ability to press high in coordinated waves. By having TONI and the two forwards press together, the team can often win the ball back high up the pitch. Additionally, the presence of TOMA and THÓRIR JÓHANN allows for numerical superiority in the center of the pitch, making it difficult for opponents to play through the lines. The wide midfielders also provide the ability to create overloads on the flanks.

The 3-5-2 formation allows Venezia to remain compact while still being able to attack with numbers in both boxes. It is a setup best suited for games against teams that try to play out from the back and can be exploited through aggressive central pressing.