Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Rybus (Lyon) · Tolisso (Lyon) · Valbuena (Lyon) · Lenglet (Sevilla) · Sarabia (Sevilla) · Konoplaynka (Sevilla) · Rugani (Juventus) · Dybala (Juventus) · Livakovic (Dinamo) · Olmo (Dinamo) · Sandro (Juventus)

A high press and vertical style of play defines this lineup using a 4-3-3. The goal is to win the ball high up the pitch and quickly transition to attack. This formation focuses on squeezing the space in the opponent half to create chances through direct movement and quick combinations.

Livakovic sits between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back four functions as a flat back four where Sandro acts as a defensive full back to provide security on the right. On the left, Rybus pushes up to offer width, while Rugani and Lenglet operate as central defenders. Rugani and Lenglet are tasked to hold the line and defend zonally, ensuring they cover the space behind the high line when the team presses.

The midfield consists of a three-man midfield with a carrier to drive the play. Tolisso operates as the single pivot to shield the defence and recycle possession. Next to him, Olmo and Sarabia play as inverted eights, looking to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Tolisso focuses on protecting the centre, while Olmo looks to carry the ball forward into the half spaces. Sarabia works to link play and move the ball through the thirds to the front three.

In the attacking third, the team uses three attackers across the front with a focus on cutting inside. Dybala operates as a false nine who drops into midfield to create space for others. Konoplaynka and Valbuena act as inverted wingers who cut inside to threaten the goal. This movement allows the team to isolate wide players or create runs in behind. When the team wins the ball back, the forwards immediately press the opposition back line to force a long ball.

One major advantage of this formation is the ability to press high in coordinated waves. By using Dybala, Konoplaynka, and Valbuena to trigger a press, the team can win it back high up the pitch. Another strength is the numerical superiority in the central areas when Tolisso, Olmo, and Sarabia combine with Dybala. This creates many passing lanes to split the defence with a through ball.

This 4-3-3 formation relies on high intensity and rapid ball movement. It is best suited for matches against teams that struggle to play out from the back under pressure.