Rating shortcut for football
Forget complex scouting. Use 5 = comfortably the strongest in the group, 4 = above average, 3 = solid, 2 = casual, 1 = absolute beginner. With ten players you usually have one or two 5s, a few 4s, the rest 3.
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5-a-side team balancer
Stop the same striker carrying the same team every Tuesday. Rate your group, generate two balanced fives.
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Tip: set ratings with the ★ pickers below, or paste them inline like Alice, 5 on each line.
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When to use this
For weekly five-a-side games where the same crew shows up but the matches keep going 7-1. The balancer snake-drafts by skill so neither side starts with all the strong feet.
Step by step
- 1
Paste names from WhatsApp
Long-press the message, copy, paste into the box.
- 2
Set members per team = 5
Pre-selected.
- 3
Rate each player 1–5
Quick gut feel works fine.
- 4
Generate
Re-roll if you want to test alternative splits.
Pitch-side use
Open this page on your phone the moment you arrive. Paste names from the WhatsApp group. Result is bibs-on, kick-off in under a minute.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What if 11 people show up?
One team has 6, one has 5. Rotate the extra player every match.
Can I save player ratings between weeks?
Not in the free tool — keep them in a notes app and paste in.
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