6-a-side team generator
Twelve names in, two fair 6-a-side teams out. Say roughly how good everyone is and tick the keepers; with 13 or 14 it sorts the subs too. Free, no sign-up.
A keeper and five outfield
Six a side is a keeper and five outfield players: enough for a shape, two at the back, two in the middle and one up top, but still small enough that everyone's involved. Balancing by rating stops one side getting both of the players who can actually defend.
Keepers: tick them, or rotate
If you have two proper keepers, tick GK and they go on opposite sides. If you take turns in goal, leave GK unticked and the generator balances everyone as outfield players.
13 or 14 players: rolling subs
With 14, each side gets a sub; swap every goal or every five minutes. With 13, one side has a rolling sub and the generator gives the other side slightly stronger players to make up for it.
League rules vary
6-a-side leagues set their own rules on things like heading, slide tackles and the keeper's area. For a friends' game, agree them before kick-off.
Fair every week
The generator is only as fair as the levels you pick. In Squadcard, everyone rates everyone else after each game, so the ratings come from the people who were there and the teams get fairer on their own. Plus player cards that move with your form, a player of the match and a Team of the Week.
Questions
How many players do you need for 6-a-side?
Twelve: six on each side, usually including a keeper. Thirteen or fourteen gives you subs; with ten or eleven, play 5-a-side.
What if only 11 turn up?
Play 6 against 5, or 5-a-side with a rolling sub. The generator gives the smaller side the stronger players, so it stays as level as the numbers allow.
Can I get different teams with the same 12?
Tap Reshuffle for another fair split of the same players. Your list stays in your browser for next week.
How do I stop guessing how good everyone is?
Squadcard does it for you: after each game everyone rates everyone else out of 10, and the app picks the teams from those ratings. Only totals are ever shown.