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World XI Builder
Build your ultimate football starting eleven. Choose a formation, select a player for every position and create a lineup based on your own football preferences.
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What is a World XI?
A World XI is a football starting eleven made up of players considered among the best in their positions. Unlike a club lineup, a World XI can combine players from different clubs, countries and generations.
Building an all-time or modern World XI is subjective. A great team is not necessarily made by choosing the eleven players with the highest individual ratings. Formation, positional balance, defensive responsibility, creativity and the way players complement each other can all affect the final team.
That is why the Goat Arena builder lets you choose the formation and players yourself instead of automatically deciding your lineup for you.
How to Build Your World XI
Fill every position
Tap an empty position on the pitch and choose a player. Players who have already been selected cannot be used twice.
Review your players
Select a player on the pitch to open their rating card and review their available attributes.
Share your XI
Once your lineup is complete, download it as a PNG image or share it directly from a supported device.
Formation Guide
Popular Football Formations
The best formation depends on the players available and the style you want your World XI to play. Here are some of the formations available in the builder.
4-3-3
A balanced formation with width from the wingers and three central midfielders controlling possession.
4-2-3-1
A flexible shape with two holding midfielders protecting the defense and an attacking midfielder behind the striker.
4-4-2
A classic system built around two forwards, two wide midfielders and a compact midfield.
Methodology
How World XI Player Ratings Work
The player ratings shown in the World XI Builder are part of Goat Arena's own football database. They are designed to make player selection and comparison easier inside the tool.
Goalkeeper attributes include categories such as diving, handling, kicking, reflexes, speed and positioning. Outfield players use a different set of attributes appropriate to their positions.
These ratings are an editorial and interactive scoring system. They are not official EA FC, FIFA or other licensed game ratings, and they should not be interpreted as an official measurement of a player's ability.
Football ability is also difficult to reduce to a single number. A player's suitability for a particular World XI depends on position, tactical role, teammates and the style of football being built.
Squad Building
What Should You Look For in Each Position?
Goalkeeper
Goalkeepers need more than reflexes. Positioning, handling, diving and distribution can all influence how well a keeper fits a particular tactical system.
Defenders
Defenders must balance defensive ability with the demands of the formation. Full-backs may need pace and attacking contribution, while centre-backs need positioning, physical strength and defensive reliability.
Midfielders
Midfield selection depends heavily on balance. A team may need a ball winner, a creative passer, a box-to-box player or a deeper controller depending on the formation.
Forwards
Attackers can contribute in very different ways. Some provide finishing and movement while others create chances, stretch defenses or beat defenders one-on-one.
FAQ
World XI Builder FAQ
What is the World XI Builder?
The World XI Builder is an interactive football squad-building tool that lets you select a formation and choose players for every position. You can create your own starting eleven and export the finished lineup as an image.
How are the player ratings calculated?
Goal Arena uses its own player-rating dataset for the World XI Builder. The ratings are intended for comparison and squad-building purposes and are not official FIFA, EA FC or other licensed game ratings.
Can I use the same player twice?
No. Once a player is selected in one position, the builder removes that player from the available choices for the remaining positions.
Which formation should I choose?
There is no universally best formation. A 4-3-3 provides width and attacking options, a 4-2-3-1 gives extra midfield protection, while a 4-4-2 offers a simpler two-striker structure.
Can I download my World XI?
Yes. After building your lineup, you can download the pitch as a PNG image or use the share option on supported devices.
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