Free Football Formation Tool

Free Football Formation & Lineup Builder

Build your football lineup in minutes. Choose your formation, position your players, add names and organise your team with FUTNIVO.

Team

Player editor

Select a player on the pitch or bench to edit their details, or add a substitute.

My Team
11v11 · 4-3-3

Drag players to position them. Drag a substitute onto the pitch, or drag a player to the bench.

Actions

Substitutes

Drag a sub onto the pitch to swap with a starter.

No substitutes yet. Add one from the player editor.

Build Your Football Formation in Minutes

Create a clear matchday lineup without complicated design software. Choose your team format, position players on the pitch and organise your squad in a simple visual football formation.

Step 1

Choose Your Formation

Select the team format and starting shape that fits your squad.

Step 2

Position Your Players

Place players in the positions you want on the pitch with simple drag and drop.

Step 3

Add Your Squad

Add player names, shirt numbers and organise substitutes on the bench.

Step 4

Save Your Lineup

Create a free account when you want to save and return to your formation.

Football Formation Builder for Different Team Formats

5v5

Fast small-sided formations for younger teams and small-sided football.

7v7

Build a 7-a-side lineup and organise player positions clearly with shapes like 2-3-1 and 3-2-1.

9v9

Create a 9-a-side formation for youth football and development teams.

11v11

Plan a full eleven-a-side football lineup for matchday with classic shapes like 4-4-2 and 4-3-3.

More Than a Football Formation Maker

FUTNIVO connects matchday organisation with the rest of your coaching workflow. Build your lineup, plan training sessions, use ready-to-use football drills and adapt sessions when real training conditions change.

Built for Football Coaches

FUTNIVO is designed for coaches who want practical tools for training and matchday preparation. Create your team formation, organise your players and continue directly into your wider coaching workflow.

Football Formation Builder FAQ

Is the FUTNIVO football formation builder free?

Yes. The football formation builder is free to use. You can create formations, position players and organise substitutes without paying anything.

Do I need an account to create a football formation?

No. You can start building your formation immediately without an account. You only need a free FUTNIVO account when you want to save your lineup and come back to it later.

Can I create a 7-a-side football formation?

Yes. The formation builder supports 7v7 with shapes including 2-3-1, 3-2-1, 2-2-2 and 3-1-2.

Can I create 9v9 and 11v11 football formations?

Yes. The builder supports 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 formats, each with multiple formation presets so you can choose the shape that fits your team.

Can I add player names to my lineup?

Yes. Click any player marker on the pitch or a substitute on the bench to add or edit their name, shirt number and position.

Can I add substitutes to my football lineup?

Yes. The bench area lets you add substitutes, edit their details and drag them onto the pitch to swap with a starting player.

Can I save my football formation?

Yes. When you are happy with your lineup, click save and create a free FUTNIVO account to store your formation and return to it whenever you need.

Is FUTNIVO designed for football coaches?

Yes. FUTNIVO is built for grassroots and youth football coaches. The formation builder connects directly with training planning, a drill library and session adaptation tools in one coaching workspace.

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