Pick a team and get a starting 11 in one tap
Load one of more than 300 real clubs or national teams and the builder pre-fills the pitch and the bench. Swap players to shape your XI and share the result.
Starting 11 builder
Build a starting 11 that looks like the real thing
MyLineups is a free starting XI builder. Load a real club, pick a formation, swap players into place and export a lineup image you can share with your team, your fantasy league or your followers. For a dream XI from scratch, custom players and advanced editing, the mobile app is the full version.
Open Builder
Free. No account required. Works on mobile and desktop.
Features
Why MyLineups for your starting 11
A dream XI goes further on the mobile app
Want an all-time best XI that mixes generations? On the MyLineups mobile app you can import any of ~10,000 players from the catalog, create your own custom players and build lineups from scratch without starting from a club.
Swap players and tweak the formation
Swap players between positions on the pitch or between the pitch and the bench, pick between 20+ preset formations and toggle jersey numbers, country flags and club badges for a clean image.
Kits that look like the real team
Every club uses its own home kit on a polished pitch, so the image looks like the real thing. For alternate kits, player-specific kits and custom themes, switch to the mobile app.
Ideas for your next starting XI
- Predicted starting XI for your team’s next fixture.
- Fantasy football lineup for the upcoming gameweek.
- Best starting XI from a specific season or title-winning run.
- A smaller-sided XI, scaled from 2 to 11 players for quick shares.
- Dream XI of football legends of all time — built in the MyLineups mobile app with any of ~10,000 players from the catalog.
Common questions
Starting 11 builder FAQ
What is a starting 11?
The starting 11 (also written as "starting XI") is the group of eleven players who begin a football match on the pitch. The other players named in the squad start on the bench as substitutes.
How do I build a starting 11 in MyLineups?
Open Builder, pick one of more than 300 clubs or national teams, choose a formation, and swap players between the bench and the pitch until the XI matches your idea. Tap the players setting to scale the lineup between 2 and 11 players per side.
Can I build a fantasy starting 11 before the gameweek?
Yes. Many users use MyLineups to plan their fantasy football XI ahead of the gameweek. You can change formations, move players between bench and pitch and share a link with your mini-league.
Can I build a historic or all-time starting 11?
You can pick a real team as a starting point and rearrange its XI on the web. To mix generations freely, import any of ~10,000 players from the catalog or create your own custom players from scratch, use the MyLineups mobile app.
Do I have to keep 11 on the pitch?
No. Tap the players setting to scale the lineup between 2 and 11 players per side, so you can use the same tool to share a smaller-sided XI.
Start building
Pick your starting 11
A few taps and your starting XI is ready. Export the image or share a link, same result.