Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Oliver (Link) · Noah (Pacek) · Raphael (Löwen) · Lenny (Britz) · Julian (Kirch) · Merwan (Cetiner) · Julian (Lück) · Semih (Gürbulut) · Ediz (Yusuf) · Zahir (Tairovic) · Phil (Hehner)

A high press and aggressive verticality define this 3-4-3 formation. The lineup aims to squeeze the pitch and win the ball high up the pitch to catch the opposition in transition. By using three central defenders and a heavy presence in the attacking third, the team looks to dominate the final third and overwhelm the opponent through directness and quick ball movement.

Oliver sits between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line consists of a back three with Noah acting as the central figure to sweep behind a high line. To his sides, Lenny and Raphael operate as wide centre-backs who must be ready to step up or cover the space behind the midfield. This defensive unit works together to hold a high line, squeezing the space between the lines and forcing the opposition to play long balls.

The midfield relies on a double pivot to control the center of the pitch. Merwan and Julian sit in front of the defense to shield the back three and win the second ball. They are tasked with recycling possession and looking to play through the lines. Ahead of them, Phil and Julian operate as two tens in the half-spaces, looking to create chaos in the pockets of space. These two players are responsible for connecting the defensive core to the front three, often arriving late into the box to support the attack.

The attacking front line utilizes three attackers to stretch the defense. Zahir and Semih act as wide wingers who hug the touchline to pull the opposition full backs apart. Ediz plays as a pressing centre-forward, tasked to lead the line and pin the last defender. The movements are designed to create runs in behind and cutbacks from the byline. When Zahir or Semih cut inside, it creates space for the attacking midfielders to charge forward into the vacated areas.

One major tactical advantage of this lineup is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, making it difficult for opponents to build play from the back. The presence of Phil and Julian in the half-spaces creates numerical superiority in the attacking zones. Furthermore, the wide positioning of Zahir and Semih allows the team to spread wide and stretch the defense, creating gaps for Ediz to exploit.

This 3-4-3 formation is built for a team that wants to dictate play through intense pressure and rapid transitions. It is best suited for matches against teams that struggle to play out from the back under heavy pressure.