Guide · 6 min read · Kadro Oluşturucu

How to Build Balanced Five-a-Side Teams

The most common complaint before a kickabout is "we're stacked again." Unbalanced sides ruin the game and drain motivation. Fair teams aren't luck — they follow a few simple rules.

1. Why position balance matters

Even in five-a-side you need a goalkeeper, defenders/midfielders, and forwards on each team. Team Generator assigns roles and splits players so both sides get a similar shape.

2. Skill ratings (1–10)

Rate honestly for today's form, not FIFA stats. The app balances total skill across teams automatically.

3. Squad size

For 14 players, teams of 7 work well. Adjust manually for odd numbers or joker players.

4. After generating

Drag players between teams if needed, then share the lineup to your group chat before kick-off. Try Team Generator.