Top 5 Lineup Builder Websites
Most of these tools do the same three things: put players on a pitch, change the shape, export an image. The differences that actually matter show up later — when you need a 7-a-side pitch, or a squad that loads itself, or a lineup you can drop into a blog post.
Below are five worth using, what each one is genuinely good at, and where each one stops.
1. Quick Lineup
Quick Lineup covers squad sizes from 5 to 11 with 37 formations behind them, and runs in 19 languages. What sets it apart is the range of formats rather than the drawing tools: 5-a-side and 7-a-side get their own pitch proportions instead of a shrunken 11-a-side field.
What’s Cool About It?
- Fast Lineup Creation: Build teams from 5-a-side to 11-a-side in seconds. Drag and drop players to set up your attack or defense.
- Huge, Up-to-Date Database: Pick a team, and it auto-loads the latest squad, starting XI, and subs. Choose from thousands of players across leagues like the Premier League, South America, Asia, and Africa. There are ready-made pages for the biggest clubs too — Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Man United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and England.
- Formations & Customization: Go with 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, or others. Tweak jersey colors, player names, numbers, and ratings.
- Sharing & Analysis: Save your lineup as a high-quality image and share it on social media. Compare it with an opponent’s setup or add tactic notes with the “Lineup Commentary” feature.
- Mobile-Friendly: Build and share lineups right from your phone.
Where it stops: there is no jersey catalogue to browse. You set four kit colours yourself, with the goalkeeper on a separate picker.
2. Lineup11
Lineup11 is the one to open if you care what the shirts look like. Its catalogue runs past 2,000 kits.
What’s Cool About It?
- Flexible Formations: Try different tactics and see how your team shapes up.
- Squad Analysis: Spot your team’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Tons of Options: Choose from over 2,000 pro jerseys and stadiums.
- Tactical Tweaks: Assign player roles and adjust to counter your opponent.
- Tech Boost: Get player stats and real-time updates for a richer experience.
Lineup11 is great for quick, strategic lineup building.
3. Homecrowd
Homecrowd makes lineup building fun and visual. It’s like turning your tactics into art.
What’s Cool About It?
- Custom Designs: Start with over 3,500 team templates or build your own.
- Visual Flair: Customize jerseys, pitch styles, and colors.
- Player Ratings: Score players’ performances and highlight the star of the match.
- Easy Sharing: Download your lineup and post it on forums or social media.
- All Formats: Create lineups for 5-a-side, youth leagues, or full 11-a-side.
Homecrowd is awesome for showing off your tactical vision.
4. Buildlineup.com
Buildlineup.com is straightforward and practical. Perfect for quick lineups.
What’s Cool About It?
- Simple Setup: Add player names and arrange them with drag-and-drop.
- Customization: Use templates or create your own lineup.
- Tactical Arrows: Show player movements to clarify your strategy.
- Sharing: Download your lineup or screenshot it to share with friends.
Buildlineup is ideal for anyone who wants a fast, no-fuss option.
5. FotMob Lineup Builder
FotMob Lineup Builder is great for fans of big clubs who want a quick start.
What’s Cool About It?
- Easy Player Adds: Click a spot, search, and add any player.
- Popular Teams: Start with pre-loaded squads like Real Madrid or Liverpool, then tweak.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface makes lineup building a breeze.
- App Support: Use it on the FotMob app for on-the-go lineup fun.
FotMob is a handy pick for quick edits and big-team fans.
The five side by side
| Tool | Squad sizes | Standout feature | Where it stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Lineup | 5 to 11 | 37 formations, 19 languages, embeddable | No jersey catalogue |
| Lineup11 | 11 | 2,000+ jerseys and stadium backdrops | Built around the full-size game |
| Homecrowd | 5, 7 and 11 | 3,500+ real team templates | Design-led rather than tactical |
| Buildlineup.com | 11 | Tactical arrows for player movement | No squad database to load |
| FotMob Lineup Builder | 11 | Player faces from FotMob's database | Tied to teams FotMob covers |
Read the table by the last column rather than the third. Every one of these draws a lineup; what decides which you open is the thing it will not do.
Which one to open
If you play 11-a-side and want it to look good, Lineup11 or Homecrowd. If you write about football and need the lineup inside a page, the embed matters more than the artwork. If you play 6, 7 or 8-a-side, the pitch proportions matter most, and that narrows the list quickly.
Ready to start? Head to Quick Lineup and pick your shape. If you're not sure which system suits your players, our complete guide to football formations compares every setup side by side, and you can embed your finished lineup on your own website once you're happy with it.
