Build your 11v11 soccer lineup (10 field players plus a goalkeeper) with the free lineup maker below. Pick one of 9 common 11v11 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 11v11 soccer lineup template with every position.
Who plays 11v11?
11v11 is full-sided soccer, played from U13 up through high school, college, adult leagues and the pros.
Field size: Full-size fields are 100–130 yards long and 50–100 yards wide under the Laws of the Game; most high school and club fields are about 110–120 x 70–80 yards, with 8 x 24 ft goals and a size 5 ball. Always check your league’s own rules.
The best 11v11 formations
Formations count the field players from the back to the front. The goalkeeper is not part of the numbers, so every 11v11 formation adds up to 10. Choose one in the lineup maker above to load it.
| Formation | Shape |
|---|---|
| 4-4-2 | Two banks of four and a strike pair. Simple, compact and still the most used formation in amateur soccer. |
| 4-3-3 | Four defenders, a midfield three and a front three. Wide attacking play and high pressing. |
| 4-2-3-1 | Two holding midfielders behind an attacking three and a lone striker. Balanced and very popular in modern soccer. |
| 3-5-2 | Three center backs, five across midfield (with wing-backs) and two strikers. Strong in the middle; wing-backs need stamina. |
| 4-1-4-1 | A holding midfielder behind a midfield four and one striker. Hard to break down. |
| 3-4-3 | Three defenders, four midfielders and a front three. Very attacking; leaves space behind the wide players. |
| 5-3-2 | Five at the back (two wing-backs), three midfielders and two strikers. Defensive and good on the counter. |
| 4-4-1-1 | A 4-4-2 with one forward dropping deeper behind the striker. Adds a link between midfield and attack. |
| 4-1-2-1-2 | The narrow diamond: a holding midfielder, two central midfielders, a number 10 and two strikers. Dominates the middle. |
11v11 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.
11v11 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Midfield: LM (11), CM (8), CM (6), RM (7)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
11v11 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (6), CM (10)
Attack: LW (11), ST (9), RW (7)
11v11 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Defensive midfield: CDM (6), CDM (8)
Attacking midfield: LM (11), CAM (10), RM (7)
Attack: ST (9)
11v11 3-5-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5), CB (6)
Midfield: LWB (3), CM (8), CM (7), CM (11), RWB (2)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
11v11 4-1-4-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Defensive midfield: CDM (6)
Midfield: LM (11), CM (8), CM (10), RM (7)
Attack: ST (9)
11v11 3-4-3
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5), CB (6)
Midfield: LM (2), CM (8), CM (10), RM (3)
Attack: LW (11), ST (9), RW (7)
11v11 5-3-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LWB (3), CB (4), CB (5), CB (6), RWB (2)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (7), CM (11)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
11v11 4-4-1-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Midfield: LM (11), CM (8), CM (6), RM (7)
Attacking midfield: CAM (10)
Attack: ST (9)
11v11 4-1-2-1-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), CB (5), RB (2)
Defensive midfield: CDM (6)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (7)
Attacking midfield: CAM (10)
Attack: ST (9), ST (11)
Coaching tips for 11v11
- The 4-4-2 and the 4-3-3 are the two formations most youth and high school teams start with.
- Your formation in possession and out of possession can differ: a 4-3-3 often defends as a 4-5-1.
- Pick the formation that fits your best players, not the one your favorite pro team plays.
Other formats
Need a different team size? Open the soccer lineup maker with every format, or go straight to 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9.
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 11v11 soccer team?
11 on the field for each team: 10 field players and a goalkeeper. Most 11v11 teams carry 13–18 players so everyone gets rest.
What is the most common 11v11 formation?
The 4-4-2. Two banks of four and a strike pair. Simple, compact and still the most used formation in amateur soccer.
Can I add substitutes to the lineup?
Yes. Type more than 11 players and the extra names appear on the bench. Tap a starter and then a substitute to swap them.