Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

12 TRUPPO 02 (198 DX)
13 CAMPAGNA 03 (180 DX)
5 TROVATO 92 DX
6 LLAMA 97 (181 SX)
4 LOREFICE 98 (182 AMBIDX)
21 DIOUF 97 (192 DX)
9 FAMA' 92 (188 DX)
11 TAIMECH 07 (175 DX)
18 CANESSINI 03 (178 DX)
33 BALBA 02 (187 DX)
29 MANNINO 08 (180 DX)

A high pressing and heavy attacking identity drives this lineup, which operates in a 2-5-3 formation. This system is built to dominate the pitch through sheer numbers in the middle and front, often leaving the backline exposed to invite the opposition to push up before hitting them in transition. By using such a front heavy formation, the team aims to pin the opposition in their own half and win the ball back high up the pitch.

TRUPPO sits between the lines as the goalkeeper, acting as the primary line of defense. The defensive unit is very thin, consisting of a central pairing of TROVATO 92 DX and LLAMA. Both central defenders must be ready to cover massive amounts of space because they lack full backs to help. TROVATO 92 DX and LLAMA must be comfortable playing in a high line to squeeze the space, often needing to intercept long balls and win the second ball to prevent direct attacks.

The midfield is a massive five man block designed to control the center of the pitch. CAMPAGNA plays as a single pivot to shield the two central defenders and act as the defensive anchor. Ahead of him, the midfield works in waves with BALBA and LOREFICE occupying the central spaces to drive forward and connect the play. On the flanks, DIOUF and CANESSINI operate in the half spaces, allowing them to press aggressively and support the wide areas. This midfield setup allows the team to recycle possession quickly and move the ball through the thirds with ease.

The attack utilizes three players across the front to stretch the defence. MANNINO and TAIMECH operate as wide attackers, with MANNINO on the left and TAIMECH on the right, both looking to cut inside to create goal scoring chances. FAMA' acts as the central striker, tasked with finding the feet of the midfielders and making runs in behind the defense. This front three works to press the opposition back line, forcing them into mistakes and creating opportunities for quick combination play in the final third.

One major strength of this formation is the ability to create wide overloads and numerical superiority in the middle of the pitch. Because the midfielders like DIOUF and CANESSINI can push high, they overwhelm the opponent's defensive block. Another advantage is the speed of transition, as the presence of MANNINO, TAIMECH, and FAMA' ensures the team is always ready to break quickly when the ball is won.

This 2-5-3 formation is a high risk, high reward system that relies on aggressive pressing to function. It is best suited for matches where the team needs to dominate possession and force the opponent into a low block.