Build your 7v7 soccer lineup (6 field players plus a goalkeeper) with the free lineup maker below. Pick one of 5 common 7v7 formations, type your players and drag them into place, then save the lineup as an image, print it or share a link with the team. Leave the names empty for a free 7v7 soccer lineup template with every position.
Who plays 7v7?
7v7 (six field players plus a goalkeeper) is the US Soccer small-sided standard for U9 and U10. It is also popular in adult rec leagues and 7v7 tournaments.
Field size: US Youth Soccer recommends a field of roughly 55–65 yards long and 35–45 yards wide for 7v7, with 6.5 x 18 ft goals and a size 4 ball. Build-out lines are used in many leagues. Always check your league’s own rules.
The best 7v7 formations
Formations count the field players from the back to the front. The goalkeeper is not part of the numbers, so every 7v7 formation adds up to 6. Choose one in the lineup maker above to load it.
| Formation | Shape |
|---|---|
| 2-3-1 | The most popular 7v7 shape. Two center backs, a midfield three and a striker. Balanced and easy to teach. |
| 3-2-1 | Three defenders, two central midfielders and a striker. Solid at the back; good for teams still learning to defend. |
| 2-1-2-1 | A diamond: two defenders, a holding midfielder, two wide midfielders and a striker. Strong through the middle. |
| 3-1-2 | Three defenders, one midfielder and two strikers. Safe at the back with two players to finish chances. |
| 2-2-2 | Two defenders, two midfielders and two forwards. Simple pairs all over the field; good for beginners. |
7v7 positions and numbers
These are the positions in each formation with the traditional shirt number the lineup maker uses when you leave a number blank. Wide players are listed from left to right.
7v7 2-3-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5)
Midfield: LM (11), CM (8), RM (7)
Attack: ST (9)
7v7 3-2-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), RB (2)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (6)
Attack: ST (9)
7v7 2-1-2-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5)
Defensive midfield: CDM (6)
Midfield: LM (11), RM (7)
Attack: ST (9)
7v7 3-1-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), RB (2)
Midfield: CM (8)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
7v7 2-2-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (6)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
Coaching tips for 7v7
- The 2-3-1 is the most used 7v7 formation in youth soccer: two defenders, a midfield three and one striker.
- With build-out lines, your goalkeeper and two defenders need to be comfortable playing short passes. Practice it before game day.
- Rotate the striker role: in 7v7 every player should learn to score and to defend.
Other formats
Need a different team size? Open the soccer lineup maker with every format, or go straight to 5v5, 6v6, 8v8, 9v9, 11v11.
Organizing a tournament? Make a bracket for the knockout rounds or a round robin schedule for pool play.
Frequently asked questions
How many players are on a 7v7 soccer team?
7 on the field for each team: 6 field players and a goalkeeper. Most 7v7 teams carry 9–12 players so everyone gets rest.
What is the most common 7v7 formation?
The 2-3-1. The most popular 7v7 shape. Two center backs, a midfield three and a striker. Balanced and easy to teach.
Can I add substitutes to the lineup?
Yes. Type more than 7 players and the extra names appear on the bench. Tap a starter and then a substitute to swap them.