Starting XI
Default line-up · DLS 26Rival match-up
Team OVR = best 11 players
About Watford
Watford (WAT) is a club in Dream League Soccer 2026 playing in the English 2nd Division. The squad has 31 players from 17 nations with an average age of 24.1, and the team rating is 67, 13th of 24 in the English 2nd Division.
Watford line up in a 4-4-2. Their strongest line is the midfield (67), while the attack (64) is the weakest. The starting XI averages 66 OVR, led by Imrân Louza (69 OVR, DM).
Imrân Louza wears the captain’s armband, takes penalties and takes corners from both sides. Nestory Irankunda takes free kicks.
Their in-game rival is Luton Town (65 OVR). Watford are stronger by 2 points.
Signing this starting XI as normal players on the transfer market would cost about 4,870 coins (9,735 for the whole squad). Prices come from our DLS 26 price calculator.
Rating history
Team roles
Captain & set pieces
#10 · DM
#66 · RMTeam info
| Full name | Watford FC |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| League | English 2nd Division |
| Stadium | Watford Stadium |
| Formation | 4-4-2 |
| Players | 31 · 17 nations |
| Average age | 24.1 |
| Average height | 184 cm |
| Starting XI value | 4,870 coins |
| Team ID | 42 |
Best players
All 31
CM · 24 yrs · 
CM · 28 yrs
LM · 27 yrs
DM · 34 yrs · 
LB · 28 yrs · Squad facts
English 2nd Division by team rating
13th of 24
Coventry City69
2
Ipswich Town69
3
Birmingham City68
4
Middlesbrough68
5
Millwall68
6
Southampton68
7
Bristol City67
8
Hull City67
9
Leicester City67
10
Sheffield United67
11
Stoke City67
12
Swansea City67
13
Watford67
14
Wrexham67
15
Blackburn Rovers66
16
Derby County66
17
Norwich City66
18
Preston North End66
19
Queens Park Rangers66
20
West Bromwich Albion66
21
Charlton Athletic65
22
Oxford United65
23
Portsmouth65
24
Sheffield Wednesday63
FAQ
What is Watford’s team rating in DLS 26?
Watford have a team rating of 67 in Dream League Soccer 2026, with attack 64, midfield 67 and defence 65.
What formation do Watford use in DLS 26?
Watford use the 4-4-2 formation by default.
Who is the best Watford player in DLS 26?
Imrân Louza is the highest-rated player at Watford with 69 OVR (DM).
Who is the Watford captain in DLS 26?
Imrân Louza is the Watford captain. Imrân Louza takes the penalties.
How many players do Watford have in DLS 26?
Watford have 31 players in Dream League Soccer 2026, with an average age of 24.1.
How do I play with Watford in the squad builder?
Tap “Open in squad builder” on this page. The Watford starting XI loads in the 4-4-2 formation and you can change players, see the team OVR and share it.