Playbook Part 4.2 – Systems & Structure: Formation Examples
Structure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno way
Putting It All Together
This section brings the LiberoUno philosophy to life through a series of example lineups.
Each one has been built using the core principles outlined throughout the playbook — from the role archetypes and player profiles to positional balance and team structure. These aren’t tactical recreations of real-world teams, but illustrative examples of how the framework can be applied across different shapes.
There’s no deep dive here — the playbook has already covered the why. This is simply a space to see how everything fits together on the pitch.
The 4-3-3
The 4-2-3-1
Two-Striker Systems with a Back Four
Back 3 Systems
Back 3 Systems
That’s the Playbook
From philosophy to player profiles, tactical roles to positional structure, everything you’ve seen here reflects how I approach the game — a clear, consistent framework designed to bring both balance and identity to every save.
The systems shown represent the full range of formations I actively use within this philosophy. They’ve been shaped by years of trial, failure, and refinement — and they form the foundation of how I build squads, set instructions, and make decisions in Football Manager.
Of course, no approach is one-size-fits-all. If there’s interest in a formation that hasn’t been featured, I’m more than happy to take a look and show how I’d adapt the framework to fit. Just reach out via the button below or my socials and let’s keep the conversation going.
Thanks for reading — now, it’s time to write your own story.
Want a Head Start?
You should now have everything you need to create balanced, effective systems using the Playbook framework.
But if you’d prefer to jump straight in, I’ve also created a Tactics Pack — a set of pre-built templates based on the principles outlined here.