Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

1 AMMIRATI 04 (183 DX) · 4 TABACCO 07 · 5 PRATDESSUS 01 (186 DX) · ROJO ACOSTA 05 (DX) · 10 GUERCI 00 (181 DX) · 11 INFANTINO 10 · 9 BENNIS 04 (193 DX) · 3 RADETICH 05 · 6 TIRALONGO 02 (DX) · 19 MANCUSO 01 (SX) · ORTECA

Prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions, this team operates with a 5-2-3 formation. The lineup relies on a heavy presence in the defensive third to absorb pressure before looking to hit in behind on the transition. This setup is built to squeeze the space between the lines and create a wall that is difficult to break down.

In goal, AMMIRATI acts as the last line of defense. The defensive unit sits in a back five that uses a zonal line to manage the opposition. ROJO ACOSTA and RADETICH work as the central defenders, with RADETICH providing strength in the air while ROJO ACOSTA covers the space behind the midfield. PRATDESSUS operates as the left center back to complete the central block. On the flanks, MANCUSO and TABACCO act as wing backs who must cover the entire width of the pitch. MANCUSO pushes high to provide width on the left, while TABACCO is tasked to overlap the winger and deliver crosses.

The midfield operates as a double pivot to control the central area. TIRALONGO and GUERCI form this pairing, acting as the engine that connects the defense to the attack. TIRALONGO works to shield the defense and win the second ball, while GUERCI looks to carry the ball forward and progress through the thirds. This duo must remain compact to prevent opponents from playing through the lines. When the team loses the ball, they immediately drop into a mid-block to prevent being split by vertical passes.

The attacking front line features three players looking to exploit space. BENNIS acts as the lone striker, using his strength to hold up the ball and link up play with the wide players. ORTECA and INFANTINO operate as wingers, with ORTECA cutting inside to find pockets of space and INFANTINO looking to isolate the fullback in one on one situations. The forwards are expected to press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. When the ball moves wide, the attackers look to combine in tight spaces to create runs in behind.

A major advantage of this formation is the ability to create wide overloads when MANCUSO and TABACCO push forward. This forces the opposition to defend much wider, which opens gaps in the center. Additionally, the team can achieve great compactness when defending in a low block, making it very hard for opponents to find passing lanes. The speed of transition from the double pivot to the front three allows for quick breaks.

This 5-2-3 lineup is a robust system designed to frustrate dominant teams through defensive numbers. It is best suited for matches where the team needs to sit deep and strike quickly on the break.