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 focus on heavy pressing and rapid vertical transitions defines this team, which operates in a 3-5-2 formation. The goal is to win the ball high up the pitch and hit the opposition in behind before they can set their defensive block. This system relies on high energy levels to sustain pressure and exploit the spaces left by advancing opponents.

DI FRANCO plays behind a narrow defensive block composed of three central defenders. DELLA GUARDIA acts as the left centre-back, while BRUGALETTA occupies the right side of the back three, with INTZIDIS operating in the middle. This unit is designed to defend zonally and squeeze the space between the lines. When the team plays with a high line, INTZIDIS must be ready to cover and step up to intercept passes, while the wide defenders must track back to prevent crosses.

The midfield works as a five man unit to control the center of the pitch. PACE acts as the attacking ten behind the strikers, looking to find pockets of space between the opponent's midfield and defense. CURRO' and VALENCA sit slightly deeper to connect the defense and attack, with CURRO' looking to drive forward with the ball. MAYDANA and BOJANG provide the width, operating as wide midfielders who can push up to support the attack or drop back to help the defenders. This midfield group works to compress the pitch and win the second ball.

The attack utilizes two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition defense. DOS SANTOS acts as the left striker, while IDOYAGA plays as the right striker. They press from the front to force long balls and disrupt the build up play of the opponent. The duo works to combine in tight spaces and make runs in behind the last defender. By using two central attackers, the formation creates constant pressure on the opponent centre-backs, often looking to receive the ball with their back to goal to lay it off to oncoming runners.

One major advantage for this lineup is the ability to create wide overloads when MAYDANA and BOJANG push high to support the strikers. The team also benefits from a strong central presence, as the combination of PACE, CURRO', and VALENCA allows them to dominate the middle of the park and recycle possession quickly. This setup allows the team to switch play rapidly to the flanks, catching the opposition out of position.

This 3-5-2 formation is built for high intensity and direct play. It is best suited for matches against teams that play with a high defensive line or struggle to deal with constant pressure in the middle of the pitch.