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Fernando Diniz is one of the most innovative coaches in modern football, and his buildup play at Vasco da Gama offers valuable lessons for coaches at every level.
In this Modern Soccer Coach Breakdown, Gary Curneen analyzes Fernando Diniz’s buildup structure and explains how Vasco are using midfield rotations, positional flexibility, and ball-carrying to break man-to-man pressing systems.
Key topics in this video include:
• Fernando Diniz buildup tactics at Vasco da Gama
• How midfielders drop into the first line of buildup
• Why dribbling is becoming more effective than passing against high pressing
• Goal kicks as a designed phase of buildup play
• The future of player positions and tactical flexibility in football
This breakdown is designed for soccer coaches, analysts, and players interested in modern football tactics, positional play, and evolving buildup strategies.
To explore these ideas further, join the Modern Soccer Coach Tactical Flexibility Webinar on January 6, where we’ll analyze these concepts using full match footage.
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0:00 Introduction – Fernando Diniz & buildup play
1:30 Midfielders dropping into the first line
3:10 Dribble-based progression vs passing
5:00 Goal kicks as a designed buildup phase
7:35 Positions becoming units – future of the game
9:50 Webinar invite & closing thoughts
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