Build your 5v5 soccer lineup (4 field players plus a goalkeeper) with the free lineup maker below. Pick one of 5 common 5v5 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 5v5 soccer lineup template with every position.
Who plays 5v5?
5v5 is the classic format for indoor soccer, futsal-style leagues, adult pickup and many small-sided rec programs. Four field players plus a goalkeeper means everyone defends and everyone attacks.
Field size: Indoor and small-sided 5v5 fields vary a lot, from basketball-court size to roughly 30–40 yards long. Futsal courts are about 40 x 20 meters. Always check your league’s own rules.
The best 5v5 formations
Formations count the field players from the back to the front. The goalkeeper is not part of the numbers, so every 5v5 formation adds up to 4. Choose one in the lineup maker above to load it.
| Formation | Shape |
|---|---|
| 2-2 | The box. Two defenders, two attackers. Simple, balanced and the easiest shape to teach. |
| 1-2-1 | The diamond. One defender, two wide players and a pivot up top. Great for passing triangles. |
| 2-1-1 | Two defenders, one midfielder and a striker. A safe choice if you are protecting a lead. |
| 3-1 | Three defenders and one striker. Very defensive; useful against a much stronger team. |
| 1-1-2 | One defender, one midfielder and two forwards. All-out attack when you need a goal. |
5v5 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.
5v5 2-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
5v5 1-2-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4)
Midfield: CM (8), CM (6)
Attack: ST (9)
5v5 2-1-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4), CB (5)
Midfield: CM (8)
Attack: ST (9)
5v5 3-1
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: LB (3), CB (4), RB (2)
Attack: ST (9)
5v5 1-1-2
Goalkeeper: GK (1)
Defense: CB (4)
Midfield: CM (8)
Attack: ST (9), ST (10)
Coaching tips for 5v5
- Rotate positions every game: in 5v5 every player touches the ball constantly, which makes it the best format to learn all positions.
- In a 2-2, the two defenders should split wide when your keeper has the ball, so there is always a short pass on.
- Substitutions are usually rolling (on the fly), so list the bench in the order players go on.
Other formats
Need a different team size? Open the soccer lineup maker with every format, or go straight to 6v6, 7v7, 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 5v5 soccer team?
5 on the field for each team: 4 field players and a goalkeeper. Most 5v5 teams carry 7–10 players so everyone gets rest.
What is the most common 5v5 formation?
The 2-2. The box. Two defenders, two attackers. Simple, balanced and the easiest shape to teach.
Can I add substitutes to the lineup?
Yes. Type more than 5 players and the extra names appear on the bench. Tap a starter and then a substitute to swap them.