Football Player Profile Template

This template is built for football and soccer coaches. It includes position dropdowns, dominant foot selection, and space for playing style description—details that matter when you're planning formations and developing players.

Complete player profiles help you make better lineup decisions and track each player's development over time. When you know a player is a right-footed box-to-box midfielder who needs work on heading, you can design training sessions that address those specific needs.

Fill in the profile below. When you're done, use the buttons to copy it (paste into Word or Google Docs) or print it directly as a PDF.

This template works for all football codes including association football (soccer), youth leagues, academy programs, and recreational teams. Customize the labels to fit your specific needs.

Football player profiles need both general athlete information and sport-specific details. Position, dominant foot, and playing style directly influence how you use each player on the pitch.

The checklist below covers everything you should include in a complete football player profile. The template above captures all these categories.

Football-Specific Details That Matter

Unlike generic player profiles, football profiles should capture position versatility. A player who can play both central midfielder and attacking midfielder gives you tactical flexibility. Recording secondary positions helps you plan substitutions and adapt formations mid-game.

Dominant foot matters for positioning. Left-footed players on the right wing can cut inside and shoot. Strong two-footed players can play on either flank. This information shapes your tactical planning.

Here's what a completed football player profile looks like. This example shows how to fill in each section with relevant information for a youth player.

Notice how the profile captures both the player's current abilities and areas for development. This gives coaches actionable information for designing individual training plans.

The template above supports both formats. Print creates a PDF, and Copy pastes formatted content into Word or Google Docs. Choose based on how you'll use the profiles.

When PDF Works Best

• Printed binders — Keep physical copies in your coaching bag for quick reference during training
• Sharing with assistant coaches — PDFs look the same on every device
• Archiving — End-of-season records that won't accidentally change

When Word Works Best

• Ongoing updates — Edit directly when players improve or change positions
• Team documents — Combine multiple profiles into one roster document
• Custom formatting — Add your club logo or adjust the layout

Most coaches use both: a master Word document they update throughout the season, and printed PDFs in their coaching bag for practices and games.

Paper profiles work, but digital tools offer advantages as your team grows. Searchable records, automatic backups, and easy sharing with assistant coaches make digital profile management worth considering.

Benefits of Digital Player Profiles

• Instant updates — Change a phone number once and it's updated everywhere
• Search and filter — Find all your left-footed players or everyone who can play goalkeeper
• Progress tracking — Compare profiles over time to see player development
• Team access — Share profiles securely with assistant coaches and team managers

The template above is a great starting point. As your program grows, you might want to explore digital tools that centralize player information across your entire coaching staff. Digital platforms like Striveon help coaches maintain comprehensive athlete profiles with built-in evaluation tracking and progress monitoring.

When you're tracking position development and playing style evolution, digital tools give you a clearer picture of each player's progress. Learn how structured development tracking helps football players reach their potential.