Stuttgart Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Ermedin Demirovic · Dzenan Pejcinovic · Ramon Hendriks · Chris Führich · Angelo Stiller · Grischa Prömel · Maxi Mittelstädt · Jeff Chabot · Finn Jeltsch · Josha Vagnoman · Fabian Bredlow

Stuttgart focuses on high intensity and verticality with a 3-5-2 formation. This lineup is built to squeeze the pitch and win the ball back high up the pitch. The team looks to move from defense to attack with great speed through a crowded middle third.

Fabian Bredlow acts as the last line of defense behind a narrow back three. Jeff Chabot sits central as the anchor of the defensive unit while Finn Jeltsch and Ramon Hendriks act as the wide centre-backs. Finn Jeltsch and Ramon Hendriks are tasked to cover the wide spaces when the wing backs push up. Jeff Chabot needs to win the second ball and organise the line. The defensive unit stays compact to prevent the opposition from playing through the lines.

The midfield uses a three-man midfield with a carrier to control the center. Angelo Stiller operates as a deep-lying playmaker to recycle possession and find the feet of the attackers. Grischa Prömel stays close to the center to shield the defense and intercept passes. Josha Vagnoman and Maxi Mittelstädt occupy the wide areas to provide width. Josha Vagnoman and Maxi Mittelstädt push up to provide support while Chris Führich plays as an attacking ten behind the strikers to connect the lines and find pockets of space.

Stuttgart utilizes two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. Ermedin Demirovic and Dzenan Pejcinovic work together to press the opposition back line from the front. Ermedin Demirovic often looks to hold up the ball while Dzenan Pejcinovic looks to make runs in behind. Chris Führich creates chances by playing through the lines to reach the duo. The attack relies on quick combinations and cutbacks from the wide areas to create scoring opportunities.

A major strength for Stuttgart is the numerical superiority in midfield that allows them to dominate central areas. The formation also provides the ability to press high in coordinated waves to force a long ball from the opponent. This setup allows the team to switch play quickly using the wide midfielders to isolate opponents in one on one situations.

This 3-5-2 lineup is designed for a high pressing game that seeks to dominate territory. It is best suited for matches against teams that try to build play slowly from the back.