Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

thibaut (Courtois) (Belgium) · MARC (CUCURELLA) (Spain) · DEAN (HUIJSEN) (Spain) · ANTONIO (RUDIGER) (Germany) · DENZEL (DEMUFRIES) (Netherlands) · FEDERICO (VALVERDE) (Uruguay) · JUDE (BELLINGHAM) (England) · ARDA (GULER) (Türkiye) · KYLIAN (MBAPPE) (France) · VINI (JR) (Brazil) · RODRYGO (GOES) (Brazil)

A high press and verticality define this lineup, which operates in a 4-3-3. The goal for this team is to win the ball high up the pitch and attack the opposition defense with speed. By using a high line and quick transitions, the team aims to stretch the defence and create chances through rapid movement.

Thibaut acts as the last line of defense, playing out from the back to start attacks. The back four consists of DENZEL at right back and MARC at left back, both of whom are expected to push high to support the wings. In the center, ANTONIO and DEAN form the defensive pairing, with ANTONIO providing strength in the air and DEAN acting as a covering defender to sweep behind the high line. This unit works together to squeeze the space and force the opponent into mistakes.

The midfield is a three-man midfield with a carrier and creators. JUDE sits in the center to connect the defensive and attacking lines, using his ability to carry the ball forward and drive through the middle. ARDA plays on the right side of the trio to provide passing range, while FEDERICO operates on the left to press aggressively and win the second ball. This trio is responsible for recycling possession and finding the feet of the striker when needed.

In the attacking third, the team uses three attackers across the front to pin the last defender. KYLIAN acts as the main striker, looking to make runs in behind the defense to exploit space. VINI and RODRYGO operate as wide wingers who cut inside to create goalscoring opportunities. VINI uses his dribbling style to beat defenders one on one, while RODRYGO provides width before looking to arrive late into the box. They press from the front to prevent the opposition from building play comfortably.

This formation offers significant speed of transition and the ability to press high in coordinated waves. By having VINI and RODRYGO pull wide, the team creates wide overloads that allow the full backs, DENZEL and MARC, to overlap the winger. This creates constant pressure on the flanks and forces the opposition to defend in much larger areas.

The team relies on high intensity and quick attacking combinations to break down opponents. This lineup is best suited for games where they can exploit a high defensive line through rapid counter attacks at pace.