4-3-3
A balanced attacking formation with three forwards. Great for teams that press high and want wide attacking threats.
Football formation builder
Switch between 20+ football formations in seconds
MyLineups is a dedicated football formation builder. Browse the most common tactical shapes, swap players between positions, scale a lineup between 2 and 11 players per side, and export a shareable formation image. For fully custom tactical setups and any player from the catalog, the mobile app is the full version.
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The most common football formations
A quick refresher on the formations people build most in the tool.
4-2-3-1
Two defensive midfielders behind a creative ten. Strong in transition, popular in modern top-flight football.
3-5-2
Three centre-backs, wing-backs on both flanks and two strikers. Shape shifts between 5-3-2 defending and 3-3-2-2 attacking.
4-4-2
Classic two-banks-of-four with a striking partnership. Simple to coach and very effective against stretched teams.
4-4-2 Diamond
A narrow midfield diamond with an attacking 10, two shuttlers and a defensive 6. Turns the game into a central battle.
5-3-2
Defensive variant of 3-5-2 with wing-backs deeper. Useful against technically superior opponents or to protect a lead.
...and more than a dozen additional variants in the formation picker.
Features
What the formation builder does
More than 20 preset formations
Every common shape plus many variants, all tunable from the same picker. You can also adjust the number of players per lineup from 2 to 11 if you need a smaller side.
Switch formations mid-build
Change from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 without losing players. Positions reassign automatically so you keep iterating instead of starting over.
Swap players by position
Swap players between positions on the pitch or between the pitch and the bench until the shape fits. For fully custom tactical shapes with hand-picked players, use the MyLineups mobile app.
Export formation graphics
Save a clean square image of any formation, or copy a share link that reopens the exact same formation and players on any device.
Common questions
Formation builder FAQ
How many football formations are supported?
More than 20 preset formations, including 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 4-4-2, 5-3-2, 3-4-3, diamond and many variants. You can also adjust the number of players per lineup from 2 to 11 if you need a smaller side.
Can I create a custom formation?
You can pick any preset formation and swap players between positions on the pitch (or between the pitch and the bench) to shape the setup. For fully custom tactical shapes, the MyLineups mobile app is the full version.
Do the players move when I change formations?
Yes. When you switch formations, players keep their roles and are auto-assigned to the closest position. You can then swap them around until the shape fits.
Can I reduce the number of players per side?
Yes. Tap the players setting in the builder to scale a lineup between 2 and 11 players per side, using the same tool for smaller groups.
Can I share a formation with my players or coaches?
Yes. Export the formation as an image or copy a share link. Opening the link on another device reopens the exact same formation and players.
Start building
Try a different formation
Open Builder, pick your base formation and iterate until the shape fits your players.