Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

9 GOMES 94 (184 DX) · 11 ADELFIO 07 (190 DX/AMBI) · CARRA' 02 (188 DX/AMBI) · 8 DI GRAZIA 98 (175 DX/AMBI) · 7 SANTAPAOLA 99 (177 DX) · 2 SOTTILE 08 (170 DX/AMBI) · 4 MOTTA 05 (174 DX) · 3 MARTEY 05 (179 SX) · 6 FERNANDEZ 05 (185 DX) · 5 DRIDI 99 (183 SX) · 1 DI MARTINO 93 (188 DX)

A focus on high intensity pressing and quick transitions defines this lineup in a 3-5-2. The team seeks to win the ball high up the pitch to launch rapid attacks before the opposition can settle. This formation is built to overwhelm the central areas and exploit the space behind the opponent's defensive line through direct play and heavy running.

DI MARTINO operates between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back three consists of MOTTA, DRIDI, and FERNANDEZ, who form a compact line to deny space in the middle. MOTTA acts as the right centre-back to cover the wide areas, while DRIDI sits on the left to manage those channels. FERNANDEZ stays central to sweep behind the line and win the second ball. This trio works to maintain a narrow defensive block that makes it difficult for teams to play through the middle.

In the middle of the pitch, the team uses a three-man midfield with a carrier to link the play. DI GRAZIA sits deeper to shield the defence and help play out from the back. SOTTILE and MARTEY operate in the half-spaces to drive forward with the ball and connect the lines. They are supported by the wide midfielders CARRA' and SANTAPAOLA, who push up to provide width. CARRA' and SANTAPAOLA can act as wide outlets to stretch the defence and provide crosses into the box.

The attacking unit relies on a partnership of two forwards to pressure the opposition back line. ADELFIO and GOMES work closely to pin the last defender and make runs in behind. ADELFIO often plays as a pressing centre-forward to force long balls from the opposition, while GOMES looks to hold up the ball and lay it off for late arrivals. The team builds the attack by combining in tight spaces or using the wingers to deliver crosses from the flanks to find the feet of the striker.

This formation offers several tactical advantages. The central presence creates numerical superiority in midfield, making it hard for opponents to control the game. The wide players allow for quick switches of play to isolate wingers in one on one situations. Additionally, the coordinated press from the front line allows the team to win it back high up the pitch and catch the opponent in transition.

This 3-5-2 formation relies on heavy pressing and rapid vertical movement to unsettle opponents. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back or lack numbers in the central midfield.