National team World Cup Grp. E 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 26.3 years and is worth roughly 567.6 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
Open Germany in the builder to edit this XI.
Squad
26 players
- GK Neuer
- DEF Raum
- DEF Schlotterbeck
- DEF Tah
- MID Goretzka
- MID Kimmich
- MID Musiala
- MID Pavlovic
- ATT Havertz
- ATT Karl
- ATT Wirtz
- GK Baumann
- GK Nübel
- DEF Anton
- DEF Brown
- DEF Rüdiger
- DEF Thiaw
- MID Amiri
- MID Beier
- MID Groß
- MID Nmecha
- MID Stiller
- ATT Leweling
- ATT Sané
- ATT Undav
- ATT Woltemade
Team info
Germany
- Competition
- World Cup Grp. E
- Season
- 2026
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
- Head coach
- Julian Nagelsmann
- Avg starter age
- 26.3
- Starter value
- ~567.6 million
- Starter clubs
- —
- Country
- Germany
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Edit this lineup
The MyLineups builder opens this exact 4-2-3-1 in your browser — free. Swap starters, pick a captain, change the shape or rebuild the XI from scratch.
The free mobile app adds saved lineups, custom players and match-event overlays.
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 Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka, Pavlovic, and Musiala in midfield; and Karl, 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 26.3 years old.
How much is the Germany starting XI worth?
The combined market value of the Germany starters shown here is roughly 567.6 million.
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 and Neuer in goal.
The 26-man squad draws on players from 13 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 26.3 years and carries a combined value of roughly 567.6 million.
In goal: Neuer, Baumann, and Nübel.
In defence: Raum, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Anton, Brown, Rüdiger, and Thiaw.
In midfield: Goretzka, Kimmich, Musiala, Pavlovic, Amiri, Beier, Groß, Nmecha, and Stiller.
In attack: Havertz, Karl, Wirtz, Leweling, Sané, 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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Reshape the 4-2-3-1, swap starters, pick a captain and export a clean square image you can share.