Custom Team Football Formation

Starting Lineup

YASHIN · SHESTERNYOV · ONOPKO · BEZSONOV · DEMYANENKO · VORONIN · NETTO · CHERENKOV · MYKHAYLYCHENKO · BLOKHIN · SHEVCHENKO

Prioritizing a high press and rapid verticality, the team operates in a 4-3-3 formation. This lineup aims to win the ball high up the pitch and hit the opposition in behind through quick transitions. The primary goal is to use aggressive pressing to force errors and create immediate attacking opportunities.

Yashin operates between the posts to provide a reliable presence behind the back four. The defensive line stays high to squeeze the space, with Shesternyov acting as a ball playing defender on the left. On the right, Onopko holds the line and covers for his partner. Bezsonov and Demyanenko act as attacking full backs, pushing high to provide width and overlap the wingers when the team has possession.

The midfield functions as a three man midfield with a carrier and an attacking ten. Voronin and Netto work to control the central areas, with Voronin often dropping to collect the ball and progress through the thirds. Netto provides energy to win the second ball and press in a mid-block. Mykhaylychenko plays as an advanced midfielder in the hole, looking to find the feet of the striker or arrive late into the box to finish chances.

The attacking trio consists of three attackers across the front. Blokhin and Cherenkov act as wide wingers who stretch the defence by hugging the touchline, creating space in the middle. Shevchenko acts as a pressing centre-forward, constantly trying to pin the last defender and make runs in behind. The team builds play by using the wingers to pull wide, allowing Mykhaylychenko to find pockets of space between the lines.

One major advantage is the ability to press high in coordinated waves, with the forwards and midfield working together to trigger a press. This creates immediate chances to counter at pace. Another strength is the wide overloads created when Bezsonov and Demyanenko push forward, forcing the opposition to defend wide areas and leaving gaps in the center.

This 4-3-3 formation relies on high intensity and quick transitions to overwhelm opponents. It is best suited for matches against teams that play a high line and struggle to manage pressure in their own half.