Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Focusing on a high press and verticality, this team operates with a 4-3-3 formation. The goal for this lineup is to win the ball high up the pitch and quickly progress through the thirds to catch the opposition out of position. This system relies on aggressive movements to force errors and exploit gaps left by a retreating defense.

Ben Salem starts between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line functions as a flat back four, with Bara acting as an attacking full back to provide width. Anas plays on the left and can overlap the winger to create overloads. In the center, Dhia and Cherni hold the line, with Dhia acting as a ball playing defender to start attacks. Cherni provides cover when the team plays a high line, ensuring the defense can squeeze the space in the middle.

The midfield works as a three-man midfield with a carrier and an attacking ten. Fedy and Mahdi operate in the central areas to connect the defensive and attacking lines. Fedy acts as a driver who carries the ball forward, while Mahdi focuses on winning the second ball and shielding the defense. Achiba plays as an attacking ten behind the striker, looking to find pockets of space between the lines. Achiba is tasked to press aggressively and trigger a press when the opposition tries to build out from the back.

The attack features three attackers across the front, utilizing width to stretch the defense. Bahloul plays as an inverted winger on the right, looking to cut inside and find the feet of the striker. Ghassen stays wide on the left to pull the defender away from the center. Iyed operates as a pressing centre-forward, constantly fighting to pin the last defender and make runs in behind. The team aims to play one-two combinations in the final third to create chances or deliver early crosses into the box.

One major advantage for this team is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, using Achiba and the front three to force a long ball. The formation also creates wide overloads when Bara and Ghassen push high, making it difficult for the opposition to defend the flanks. This allows the team to dominate the wings and switch play quickly to find isolated wide players.

This 4-3-3 formation is built for a high intensity game where the team can dictate the tempo through pressure. It is best suited for matches against opponents who struggle to play out from the back under heavy pressure.