It would obviously be nice to bring on more players if you were losing, but sadly it's not allowed!

There is a legal limit. The type of football usually played across the world is five-a-side or 11-a-side.

And what about substitutes? In a Premiership or League match, three subs from a nominated five are allowed.

In European competition a manager can select from seven players on the bench. More can be used in friendlies.

And did you know that in an 11-a-side match, a game can not begin if either side has less than seven players?

So where do you like to play on the pitch?

Who's in a team?

Goalkeeper

Full-back

Wing-back

Central defender

Sweeper

Central midfield

Wide midfield

Behind the striker

Striker

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