Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

YUSUF ASLANER · M.ENES · SAMET G. · ATEŞ · SÜLEYMAN · METİN · ARDA TÜRKİLLİ · ALPER · BORAN · PARSAK · DOĞANCAN

A high press and heavy focus on vertical transitions defines this lineup in a 5-2-3. This formation is built to win the ball high up the pitch and hit the opposition before they can settle. The team looks to squeeze the space in the final third to force turnovers.

DOĞANCAN operates between the posts to organize the unit. The defensive line utilizes a back three with SÜLEYMAN acting as the central anchor to defend zonally. SAMET G. plays as the left centre back to cover the space behind the wing back, while M.ENES holds the right side of the central trio. ATEŞ and YUSUF ASLANER act as attacking wing backs to provide width and stretch the defence. These wing backs must track back quickly to form a five man block when the team loses possession.

The midfield works as a double pivot to control the center of the park. ARDA TÜRKİLLİ and METİN must work in close proximity to protect the back line and win the second ball. ARDA TÜRKİLLİ acts as the carrier to drive the ball forward, while METİN focuses on recycling possession and breaking the line with vertical passes. This pair connects the defensive unit to the attacking front three by finding the players in the half spaces.

In the final third, the team employs three attackers to pin the last defender. PARSAK acts as a pressing centre forward to harass the opposition centre backs and disrupt their buildup. BORAN and ALPER operate as wide wingers who stay high to threaten runs in behind. The team attacks in combinations, using the wing backs to provide overlaps that allow BORAN and ALPER to cut inside. This movement creates space for PARSAK to find the feet of the striker or receive lay offs in tight spaces.

This formation offers significant advantages through its ability to press high in coordinated waves. The presence of the wing backs allows for wide overloads to pull defenders out of position. By using a back three, the team stays compact when defending and can quickly shift play to the flanks.

This 5-2-3 lineup relies on intense energy and rapid transitions to overwhelm the opponent. It is best suited for games where the team can exploit a high defensive line through speed and verticality.