4-3-3 Formation Builder
Create a 4-3-3 football lineup with three forwards, three midfielders, four defenders, and a goalkeeper.
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Choose a football formation for your lineup
Compare popular soccer formations, learn when each shape works best, and open the lineup builder with the right setup for your team.
Popular soccer formations
Start with the formations coaches, fans, and content creators search for most when building a starting XI or tactical lineup graphic.
4-4-2 Lineup Builder
Build a classic 4-4-2 lineup with two forwards, four midfielders, four defenders, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-2-3-1 Formation Creator
Create a modern 4-2-3-1 football lineup with a double pivot, three attacking midfielders, one striker, and a back four.
Read formation guide3-5-2 Football Formation Builder
Build a 3-5-2 lineup with three centre-backs, wing-backs, three central midfielders, two strikers, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide5-3-2 Formation Builder
Create a 5-3-2 football lineup with five defenders, three midfielders, two strikers, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide3-4-3 Formation Builder
Build a 3-4-3 lineup with three centre-backs, four midfielders or wing-backs, three forwards, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-1-4-1 Formation Builder
Create a 4-1-4-1 lineup with a back four, one holding midfielder, four midfielders, one striker, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-1-2-1-2 Formation Builder
Build a 4-1-2-1-2 lineup with a back four, holding midfielder, two central midfielders, an attacking midfielder, two strikers, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-5-1 Formation Builder
Create a 4-5-1 lineup with a back four, a five-player midfield, one striker, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide5-4-1 Formation Builder
Create a 5-4-1 lineup with a back five, a midfield four, one striker, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide3-4-2-1 Formation Builder
Create a 3-4-2-1 lineup with three centre-backs, a midfield four, two inside forwards, one striker, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-2-2-2 Formation Builder
Create a 4-2-2-2 lineup with a back four, two holding midfielders, two attacking midfielders, two strikers, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide3-4-1-2 Formation Builder
Create a 3-4-1-2 lineup with three centre-backs, a midfield four, a number ten, two strikers, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guide4-4-1-1 Formation Builder
Create a 4-4-1-1 lineup with a back four, a midfield four, a second striker, a centre-forward, and a goalkeeper.
Read formation guideSmall-sided formations for grassroots football
Coaching youth or amateur football? Pick a 5v5, 7v7, or 9v9 format to see the best shapes and open the builder with the right number of players.
5v5 Formation Builder
Plan your 5-a-side team with four outfield players and a goalkeeper. Compare the best 5v5 shapes and build a lineup to share with players and parents.
Read formation guide7v7 Formation Builder
Plan your 7-a-side team with six outfield players and a goalkeeper. Compare the best 7v7 formations and build a lineup for your next match.
Read formation guide9v9 Formation Builder
Plan your 9-a-side team with eight outfield players and a goalkeeper. Compare the best 9v9 formations and build a lineup for your youth team.
Read formation guideBuild your lineup
Create a football lineup from any formation
After choosing a shape, use the Lineup11 builder to edit player names, numbers, kit colors, and export a shareable lineup graphic.