Lineup maker
Football Formation Creator
Free online lineup maker for soccer and American football. Pick a formation, drag players where you want them, print the team sheet in two minutes.
Ready-made lineups
Open a template, then customise it
Youth 9v9 | 3-2-3 Balanced
Standard 9-a-side youth template. Three across the back, two in midfield, three up top.
Youth 7v7 | 2-3-1 Possession
Compact 7-a-side shape with three in midfield to control the ball.
Youth 8v8 | 3-2-2 Balanced
Three at the back, two in midfield, two up top.
5v5 | 1-2-1 Diamond
Classic Sunday-league five-a-side diamond.
Adult 11v11 | 4-4-2 Classic
Two flat banks of four. The most-played formation in football history.
American Football | Shotgun Spread
Pass-first formation with the QB deep and three wide receivers.
What you can do
Two sports, one tool
Soccer (association football) and American football, with the right pitch markings for each. Switch between them without leaving the editor.
Every pitch size
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11-a-side. Each one has its own preset formations so you don't have to invent the spacing yourself.
Drag and drop
Pick a preset like 4-4-2 to start, then drag any player anywhere on the pitch. Positions snap nowhere — full control, instantly visual.
Name and number your roster
Edit the team list as you build the lineup. Numbers, names, and role labels all print with the formation.
Brand it
Add your club crest, a subtitle (date, opponent, kickoff), and notes about tactics. All three print at the top of the page.
Print or share
Save as PDF, print to a sheet for the team meeting, or share the live URL. No account needed.
By pitch size
Pick your game
Formations included
Pick a preset, then make it yours
Soccer
Soccer · 7v7
Soccer · 5v5
American football
FAQ
Formation creator questions
What is a football formation creator?
A formation creator is a visual tool that lays out where every player stands at kickoff. You pick a tactical preset like 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, name your players, and you get a printable diagram of your lineup. Coaches use them for team meetings, captains use them for Sunday league chats, and content creators use them for tactical breakdowns.
Is the lineup maker free?
Yes. Every feature on this page — pick a sport, pick a pitch size, drag players, name your roster, add your team's logo, print it — is free and requires no account.
Does it work for 5-a-side, 7-a-side, and other small-sided games?
Yes. Pick your pitch size in the top-left and the editor swaps in the right preset formations for that game (e.g. 2-3-1 for 7v7, 1-2-1 for 5v5). The pitch markings stay the same so it still reads like a real pitch.
Can I save formations across devices?
Formations save automatically in this browser so you can reload the page without losing your work. Cross-device sync is coming with accounts.
Does it support American football?
Yes. Switch the sport from Soccer to American football and you get a yard-lined field, end zones, and presets for I-Formation, Shotgun, Pistol, plus 4-3 and 3-4 defensive looks.
Build your lineup
Open the editor, pick your sport and pitch size, drag your players where you want them.
Open the editor