Borussia Dortmund Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Svensson · Ryerson · Anton · Gadou · Beier · Karetsas · Sabitzer · Chukwuemeka · Veerman · Kobel · Bensebaini

Borussia Dortmund focuses on winning the ball high up the pitch and attacking with intensity through a 3-4-3. This formation is built to play with high verticality and quick transitions to catch the opposition out of position. The lineup aims to control large areas of the pitch by spreading wide while maintaining enough presence in the center to break lines.

Kobel sits between the posts to anchor the defense. The back line operates as a back three where Anton acts as a central presence to organize the unit. Gadou operates as the right center back while Bensebaini holds the left side of the defensive line. This unit is designed to defend zonally and can step up to squeeze the space when the team tries to set the offside trap.

The midfield works as a central pairing with two wide players providing much of the width. Veerman and Sabitzer form a double pivot to control the middle of the pitch, with Veerman looking to progress through the thirds and Sabitzer ready to cover and intercept. They connect the defense to the front line by recycling possession and looking to pass through the lines. On the flanks, Ryerson and Svensson act as wide midfielders who push up to provide support and overlap the attackers.

Borussia Dortmund employs three attackers to stretch the defense. Beier acts as a lone striker to lead the press from the front and hold up the ball. Karetsas and Chukwuemeka occupy the wide channels as inverted wingers who cut inside to create threats in the half spaces. This attacking setup is designed to create runs in behind and isolate wide players in one on one situations through quick combinations.

This formation offers significant tactical advantages, particularly in its ability to press high in coordinated waves. By using the wide midfielders to squeeze the pitch, Borussia Dortmund can win the ball high up the pitch and hit in behind on the transition. The presence of three attackers combined with the driving runs from the midfield allows for quick numerical superiority in the final third.

The 3-4-3 provides a powerful way to hunt for the ball and strike with speed. It is best suited for matches against teams that play with a high line or struggle to handle intense pressure in their own half.