Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

76 MONDELLO 07 (185 DX)
2 BOCCIA 02 (181 DX)
9 DIAZ 92 (190 SX)
27 LEONARDI 01 (175 DX)
19 PORCARO 88 (180 DX/AMBI)
67 SPINOLA 91 (187 AMBIDX)
8 SESSA 96 (180 DX)
21 MARCELLINO 02
13 STAIANO 01 (177 DX)
5 BAGGINI 00 (192 DX)
26 IACONO 09 (DX)

A high press and rapid transitions define this team and they operate in a 5-2-3 formation. This lineup is built to squeeze the pitch and win the ball high up the pitch to catch opponents out of position. The goal is to use wide players to stretch the defence before hitting in behind on the transition.

In goal, 76 MONDELLO acts as the last line of defence. The defensive unit sits in a back five with 21 MARCELLINO acting as the central anchor to hold the line. To his sides, 5 BAGGINI and 19 PORCARO act as the wide centre-backs to cover the space left by the wing backs. 2 BOCCIA and 26 IACONO function as attacking wing backs who push high to provide width. This defensive unit can shift into a flat five or expand when the wing backs push forward to support the attack.

The midfield works as a double pivot to provide a screen for the back five. 13 STAIANO and 8 SESSA are tasked with controlling the middle of the park. 13 STAIANO looks to carry the ball forward to link the defence and attack, while 8 SESSA stays more central to deny the pivot of the opposition and protect the zone in front of the centre-backs. They must work hard to win the second ball and recycle possession when the initial press is bypassed.

Up front, the team utilizes three attackers to pin the opposition back line. 9 DIAZ acts as the central striker to find the feet of the striker and hold up the ball for others. On the flanks, 27 LEONARDI and 67 SPINOLA operate as wide wingers who hug the touchline to pull the opposition defenders apart. They look to cut inside and deliver early crosses or play one-two combinations with 9 DIAZ to create chances in the box.

One main advantage of this lineup is the ability to create wide overloads from the overlapping wing backs of 2 BOCCIA and 26 IACONO. This creates space for the wingers to operate in one on one situations. Additionally, the team can press in coordinated waves by using the front three and the two central midfielders to squeeze the space in the opponent half.

This formation focuses on verticality and aggressive pressing to disrupt the rhythm of the match. It is best suited for games against teams that play a high line and struggle to defend against quick transitions.