FUTSAL BOOK: Futsal: The 4-0 System by Rafael Fogageiro
FUTSAL: THE 4-0 SYSTEM — FROM TACTICAL CONSTRUCTION TO TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Hardcover Edition | Rafael Fogageiro
The most comprehensive books ever written on the 4-0 attacking system in futsal.
With 196 pages of elite-level tactical content, Rafael Fogageiro takes coaches, players and futsal enthusiasts deep into the principles, concepts and training methodologies behind one of the most effective attacking systems in modern futsal.
This is far more than a book of rotations and movement patterns.
It is a complete guide to understanding:
• How the 4-0 system works
• Why elite teams use it
• How to teach and train it effectively
• How to adapt it against different defensive systems
• How to develop players capable of playing modern futsal
Used by top-level teams around the world, the 4-0 system is one of the most dynamic and difficult attacking structures to defend when executed correctly.
Throughout this book, Rafael Fogageiro explains the tactical logic behind the system, including player interactions, spacing, timing, fixation, depth creation, switching play, weak-side exploitation and collective attacking behaviour.
Perfect For:
✔️ Futsal coaches
✔️ Advanced futsal players
✔️ Academy directors
✔️ Teams transitioning from the 3-1 to the 4-0 system
✔️ Coaches undertaking AFC or UEFA coaching education
✔️ Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of modern futsal attacking concepts
WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOOK
• Introduction to the attacking logic of modern futsal
• Complete breakdown of the 4-0 system
• Player requirements within the system
• Tactical applications of the 4-0
• Width, depth, spacing and switching-play concepts
• Individual tactics with and without the ball
• Dualities (2-player relationships)
• Tactical procedures (game of 3)
• Movements according to court zones
• Different types of 4-0 systems
• Adaptations against different defensive structures
• Training methodology for teaching the system
• Practical training exercises
• Coaching corrections and common mistakes
• Key tactical principles and final considerationsOne of the greatest strengths of this book is that it goes beyond teaching movements. It teaches decision-making and game understanding.
Rather than simply memorising patterns, players and coaches learn:
• When to move
• Why to move
• How to manipulate defensive structures
• How to create dynamic attacking advantages
Written in a clear, practical and professional format, this book is one of the most advanced futsal tactical resources available in English today.
BOOK DETAILS
• Author: Rafael Fogageiro
• Format: Hardcover
• Length: 196 Pages
• Publication Date: May 12, 2026
• Language: English
• Size: 14.8 × 1.1 × 21.0 cm
If you want to truly understand the modern 4-0 system and learn how elite teams apply it in training and competition, this book deserves a place in your coaching library.
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