Saburtalo Football Formation

Starting Lineup

64 (MAKARIDZE)
67 (AMISULASHVILI)
66 (SELIMOVIC)
66 (JINJOLAVA)
66 (FIGUEREDO)
68 (DADIANI)
66 (KUTSIA)
72 (BARTISHVILI)
67 (BERIDZE)
67 (BEDOSHVILI)
65 (SIKHARULASHVILI)

Saburtalo aims to play a high tempo game built on heavy verticality and direct pressure using a 4-2-4. This lineup looks to pin the opposition back and win the ball high up the pitch to catch them out of position. The focus is on quickly moving the ball from the middle third into the final third to create chances through volume and speed.

In goal, 64 acts as the last line of defense while the back four maintains a high line to squeeze the space. The wide defenders 66 and 66 must be ready to track back quickly when the team loses possession to prevent counter attacks. Central defenders 66 and 67 are tasked with defending zonally and winning the second ball in the air. This defensive unit works to stay compact as a block to deny the turn to opposing attackers.

The midfield functions as a double pivot consisting of 68 and 66 who work to shield the defense. These two players need to sit deep to protect the back four and stop central penetrations. While one player focuses on winning the ball, the other must be ready to carry the ball forward and link the defense to the attack. They are the engine that allows the team to transition from a defensive stance into a rapid offensive push.

Saburtalo utilizes four attackers to stretch the defense across the entire width of the pitch. The wide players 67 and 67 act as wingers who stay wide to pull the opposition defenders apart. In the center, the two forwards 72 and 65 operate as a partnership to attack the box. This front line is designed to press from the front to force a long ball from the opposition. They look to make runs in behind or receive the ball to play a one-two in the final third.

One major advantage of this formation is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, forcing the opposition into mistakes. The sheer number of players in the attacking zone creates many ways to attack the near post or far post. Another strength is the speed of transition, as the team can move from a mid-block to a full attack in seconds. This lineup can also isolate wide players in one on one situations very effectively.

This 4-2-4 formation relies on aggressive pressing and rapid attacking movements to overwhelm the opponent. It is best suited for games against teams that struggle to play out from the back or those that leave space behind their defensive line.