Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

25. Alejandro Pérez
2. Nikolas Hiler
24. Diego Calle
4. Carlos Amores
12 Jorge Benavent
8. Montgomery Bies
7. Sebastián Varga
6. Platon Shangin
21. Daniel Saez
9. Grigorii Fursov
18. Rodrigo Gijón

A high press and aggressive verticality define this team and they operate in a 2-5-3 formation. This lineup aims to win the ball high up the pitch and move through the thirds with speed. The team looks to dominate the middle of the pitch to force turnovers and strike quickly before the opposition can settle.

Alejandro Pérez plays between the posts to sweep behind a high line. The defensive unit consists of just two central defenders, Diego Calle and Carlos Amores, who must stay concentrated to prevent runs in behind. Because of the lack of full backs, Diego Calle and Carlos Amores act as ball playing defenders who need to be ready to step up into midfield or cover wide areas if the press is bypassed. They must hold a high line and be ready to clear the lines if the opposition plays long.

The midfield is a dense five man block designed to control the center. Nikolas Hiler and Jorge Benavent act as a double pivot to shield the two central defenders and win the second ball. Platon Shangin operates as a central midfielder to connect the defensive and attacking lines. The width in this central block comes from Sebastián Varga and Montgomery Bies who play in the half spaces. Sebastián Varga and Montgomery Bies act as inverted eight players, looking to carry the ball forward or arrive late into the box to support the attack.

The attack features three players across the front to stretch the defence. Rodrigo Gijón acts as a pressing centre forward to pin the last defender and find the feet of the striker in tight spaces. Daniel Saez and Grigorii Fursov operate as wide wingers who hug the touchline to provide maximum width. This allows Daniel Saez and Grigorii Fursov to isolate a one on one wide or deliver early crosses into the box. The trio works to press the opposition back line to prevent them from playing out from the back.

This formation offers great numerical superiority in midfield to dominate possession. The heavy presence of five players in the middle allows the team to squeeze the space and win it back high up the pitch. Another advantage is the ability to create wide overloads once the midfielders push forward to support the front three.

The tactical identity of this team is built on extreme aggression and high pressing. This 2-5-3 formation is best suited for games where the team wants to suffocate an opponent in their own half.