National team World Cup 2026
Germany
4-2-3-1Germany's latest recorded XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1 under Julian Nagelsmann. The starting XI averages 27.6 years and is worth roughly 587.2 million combined.
Below is that XI plotted in its 4-2-3-1, the full 26-player squad with shirt numbers, and a one-tap route into the free builder to swap players, change the shape and export your own version. These players come from 13 clubs across world football.
Latest XI
4-2-3-1
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Squad
26 players
- GK Neuer
- DEF Brown
- DEF Schlotterbeck
- DEF Tah
- MID Kimmich
C
- MID Musiala
- MID Nmecha
- MID Pavlovic
- ATT Havertz
- ATT Sané
- ATT Wirtz
- GK Baumann
- GK Nübel
- DEF Anton
- DEF Raum
- DEF Rüdiger
- DEF Thiaw
- MID Amiri
- MID Beier
- MID Goretzka
- MID Groß
- MID Ouédraogo
- MID Stiller
- ATT Leweling
- ATT Undav
- ATT Woltemade
Team info
Germany
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Common questions
Common questions
Who starts for Germany in the latest lineup?
The most recent recorded XI lines up with Neuer in goal; a back 3 of Tah, Schlotterbeck, and Brown; Kimmich, Nmecha, Pavlovic, and Musiala in midfield; and Sané, Wirtz, and Havertz in attack. You can change any of them in the free builder.
What formation does Germany play?
Germany are shown in a 4-2-3-1 here. Open the lineup in the builder to switch to any other shape — 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and more — and the XI re-plots instantly.
How old is the Germany starting XI?
The starters in the lineup shown here average 27.6 years old.
How much is the Germany starting XI worth?
The combined market value of the Germany starters shown here is roughly 587.2 million.
Who captains Germany?
Kimmich is marked as captain in this lineup, wearing shirt number 6. You can hand the armband to any player in the builder.
Can I build my own Germany lineup?
Yes. Open Germany in the free MyLineups builder to swap any player, change the 4-2-3-1, pick a captain and export a square image or a share link. The web builder is free with no account; the iOS and Android app adds saved lineups, custom players and extra kits.
Can I save more than one Germany lineup?
The web builder keeps your most recent Germany lineup on the same device. For multiple saved versions, custom players and extra kits, the free MyLineups mobile app picks up where the web builder leaves off.
Are the Germany lineups up to date?
We refresh the MyLineups dataset whenever a newer recorded XI is available for Germany, so this page reflects the most recent setup we have on record. You can always override any player or position in the builder.
Is Germany in the 2026 World Cup?
Germany has a dedicated 2026 World Cup page on MyLineups with the tournament XI and a link back to the World Cup hub.
About
About Germany
Germany are the national team for the 2026 season.
In the most recent lineup on record, Germany line up in a 4-2-3-1, with a back 4, Neuer in goal, and Kimmich wearing the armband.
The 26-man squad draws on players from 13 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 27.6 years and carries a combined value of roughly 587.2 million.
In goal: Neuer, Baumann, and Nübel.
In defence: Brown, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Anton, Raum, Rüdiger, and Thiaw.
In midfield: Kimmich, Musiala, Nmecha, Pavlovic, Amiri, Beier, Goretzka, Groß, Ouédraogo, and Stiller.
In attack: Havertz, Sané, Wirtz, Leweling, Undav, and Woltemade.
Julian Nagelsmann (GER) is the head coach behind this setup.
Germany also features in the 2026 World Cup section, with a route back to the tournament hub.
Open Germany in the free MyLineups builder to reshape the 4-2-3-1, swap players, pick a captain and export a clean square image — free on the web, with saved lineups and custom players in the mobile app.
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