Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

DI FRANCO 07 (188 DX) · 7 BOJANG 00 (180 DX) · 9 DOS SANTOS 88 (188 SX) · 3 MAYDANA 95 (174 SX) · 2 BRUGALETTA 08 (DX) · 5 INTZIDIS 93 (189 SX/AMBIDX) · 6 DELLA GUARDIA 95 (186 SX) · 4 VALENCA 95 (185 SX) · 10 IDOYAGA 98 (178 SX/AMBIDX) · 11 CURRO' 03 (182 DX) · 8 PACE 01 (178 DX)

A heavy emphasis on defensive solidity and rapid transitions defines this lineup in a 5-2-3. The team seeks to sit deep and absorb pressure before hitting in behind on the transition. This formation is built to play with verticality, using the width of the pitch to stretch opponents once the ball is won back.

DI FRANCO acts as the last line of defense in goal. The back five consists of VALENCA, DELLA GUARDIA, and INTZIDIS, who form a narrow defensive block to protect the central areas. VALENCA holds the line in the middle, while INTZIDIS and DELLA GUARDIA provide cover to the sides. The wide defenders, BRUGALETTA and MAYDANA, operate as attacking wing backs. BRUGALETTA pushes up the right flank to provide width, while MAYDANA works on the left to overlap the attackers. This unit works to squeeze the space between the lines and ensure the team is hard to break down.

In the middle of the pitch, a double pivot manages the central zone. PACE and CURRO' act as the two central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and protecting the center backs. PACE works to cover space and intercept passes, while CURRO' looks to carry the ball forward and connect the defensive unit to the front three. This duo must be disciplined to prevent the opposition from playing through the lines. They serve as the primary link between the back five and the attacking trident.

The attack uses three attackers across the front to pressure the opposition back line. DOS SANTOS plays as a lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and link play with the wide men. BOJANG and IDOYAGA operate as wide wingers, with BOJANG on the left and IDOYAGA on the right. These players often cut inside to create central presence, allowing BRUGALETTA and MAYDANA to push high. The front three press in pairs to force a long ball from the opponent. This setup creates many opportunities for runs in behind and cutbacks from the byline.

The team gains a massive advantage through the use of wide overloads from the overlapping wing backs. When BRUGALETTA and MAYDANA join the attack, they create numerical superiority against the opposition full backs. Another strength is the compactness when defending, as the five defenders and two midfielders make it very difficult to find passing lanes through the center. The ability to switch play quickly allows the team to move the ball from one side to the other to find isolated one on one situations.

This formation relies on a compact defensive unit and quick movement in the final third. It is best suited for facing teams that dominate possession and leave space behind their defensive line.