Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 AMMIRATI 04 (183 DX)
4 TABACCO 07 (DX)
5 PRATDESSUS 01 (186 DX)
20 INFANTINO 10 (DX)
8 PIEVE 04 (DX)
10 GUERCI 00 (181 DX)
11 ORTECA 05 (189 SX-AMBI)
9 BENNIS 04 (193 DX)
3 RADETICH 05
6 TIRALONGO 02 (DX)
19 MANCUSO 01

Focusing on a high press and quick transitions, this lineup utilizes a 5-2-3 formation. The team aims to win the ball back high up the pitch and hit in behind on the transition. This system is built to stretch the opposition and create chaos in their defensive line through rapid vertical movements.

AMMIRATI stays between the posts to manage the defensive line. The back five consists of a central trio with GUERCI acting as the anchor to sweep behind the line. RADETICH sits on the right of the central group while PRATDESSUS occupies the left, both ready to step up or cover space. On the flanks, TABACCO operates as an attacking wing back on the right, and MANCUSO provides width on the left. The defensive unit stays compact to deny the turn to any oncoming attackers.

A double pivot controls the center of the pitch. PIEVE and TIRALONGO work as the two central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking the defense to the front three. PIEVE works to win the second ball and shield the center backs, while TIRALONGO looks to carry the ball forward to break the line. They must stay disciplined to avoid being bypassed by the opposition, often dropping deep to help build play from the back.

The attacking unit relies on three forwards to pin the last defender. BENNIS acts as a pressing centre-forward, working to disrupt the opposition build up. On the wings, ORTECA and INFANTINO provide width and ability to cut inside into the half-spaces. This creates opportunities for MANCUSO and TABACCO to overlap the winger and deliver crosses. The front three attack in combinations, looking to find the feet of the striker or exploit runs in behind.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages through its defensive stability and wide overloads. The presence of five defenders makes it very hard to break down in a low block, while the wing backs allow the team to create wide overloads against a back four. Additionally, the high pressing of BENNIS, ORTECA, and INFANTINO allows the team to win the ball back high up the pitch.

This 5-2-3 lineup is a heavy pressing system designed to punish teams that struggle with high intensity. It is best suited for matches where the team needs to defend a lead or catch a high line on the counter.