Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

C.Arriola · A.Clavijo · A.Peralta · C.García · Perez · Almiron · J.Berdazco · Velazquez · T.Pavón · G.Clavijo · L.Berdazco

Focusing on a heavy defensive block and quick transitions, this lineup utilizes a 5-2-3 formation. The team looks to sit deep to deny space and then launch direct attacks once the ball is recovered. This setup is built to absorb pressure and use the speed of the front three to punish opponents on the break.

C.Arriola stays between the posts to command the area. The defense functions with a back five where Perez acts as the central anchor. A.Clavijo and A.Peralta operate as wide centre-backs to provide coverage and win headers. C.García and Almiron act as attacking wing backs to provide width and push high up the pitch when the team has the ball. This defensive unit works to stay compact and force the opposition to the flanks.

A double pivot in the middle provides the backbone of the team. T.Pavón and Velazquez sit in front of the back five to protect the zone and win the second ball. T.Pavón acts to connect the defensive line to the attack, while Velazquez works to intercept passes and drive the ball forward. This two man midfield must work hard to track back and cover the wide areas when the wing backs push high.

The attack relies on three players across the front to stretch the opposition. G.Clavijo acts as a pressing centre-forward to pin the last defender and lead the line. L.Berdazco and J.Berdazco operate as wide wingers who look to cut inside and create chances. They work to exploit the spaces left behind the opposition full backs, often looking to hit in behind on the transition or deliver crosses into the box for G.Clavijo.

One major strength of this formation is the ability to create wide overloads when C.García and Almiron push forward to join the wingers. The team also benefits from a very solid defensive block that makes it difficult for opponents to play through the middle. This setup allows the team to remain compact and defend effectively in a mid block.

This 5-2-3 formation is a defensive powerhouse designed to absorb pressure and strike with speed. It is best suited for matches against teams that dominate possession and leave gaps behind their defensive line.