Custom Team Football Formation
Starting Lineup
1 BARBAGALLO 02 (DX)3 STORNIOLO 08 (175 SX)
19 PETTINATO 85 (180 DX)
5 TOSTO 97 (188 DX)
4 RAMELLA 01 (180 DX)
9 TORRES 97 (177 DX)
7 CATANIA 02 (165 DX)
8 FEDERICO 99 (183 DX)
2 RIMMAUDO 07
10 LLAMA 86 (179 SX)
20 GENOVESE 97 (171 DX)
A high press and aggressive verticality define this lineup, which operates in a 4-3-3. The team aims to win the ball high up the pitch and quickly transition to attack to catch the opposition out of position. This formation focuses on squeezing the space in the opponent half to force mistakes.
Barbagallo acts as the last line of defense in goal. The back four functions as a flat back four that works to maintain a high line to support the press. Rimmaudo plays as the right back to provide width, while Storniolo operates on the left. In the center, Tosto and Pettinato act as the central defenders, tasked with covering the space behind the midfield and winning the second ball. The defensive unit moves together to step up and catch attackers offside.
The midfield relies on a single pivot system to control the center of the pitch. Llama sits in the defensive midfield role to shield the defense and intercept passes. Ahead of him, Federico and Ramella operate as two central midfielders who connect the defense to the attack. Federico is tasked to carry the ball forward, while Ramella looks to arrive late into the box. They work to compress the midfield and ensure the team maintains control during both phases of play.
The attack utilizes three attackers to stretch the defense. Genovese and Catania operate as wide wingers, with Genovese on the left and Catania on the right, both looking to cut inside to create goal scoring chances. Torres leads the line as a lone striker, acting as the focal point to hold up the ball and find the feet of the oncoming midfielders. The forwards work in pairs to press the opposition back line, looking to trigger a press whenever the opponent attempts to play out from the back.
This team offers great strength in its ability to press high in coordinated waves. The presence of Federico and Ramella in the middle allows for numerical superiority when moving into the final third. Additionally, the wide movements of Genovese and Catania create opportunities to isolate wide players in one on one situations.
This 4-3-3 is built for a team that wants to dominate through high intensity and rapid transitions. It is best suited for facing opponents who struggle to play under pressure or leave large gaps between their midfield and defensive lines.