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Number of Players

September 5, 2008 | Rules | Add a comment

In a game of outdoor soccer, a team should field no more than 11 players, one of which is the goalkeeper. A game cannot start if a team has fewer than 7 players on the field. If a team cannot field the minimum amount of players, they may have to forfeit the game.

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NOTE: Information found in this article was cited from the official “Laws of the Game” which can be found on FIFA.com.

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Name: Joshua
Email: sidelinesoccer@gmail.com
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Josh is the owner and captain of Sideline Soccer. He's been playing soccer since he was in diapers! Josh's jersey number is 7 and his favorite teams are Manchester United and Benfica.

3 Commentators

Well it depends on where you are playing indoors… i’ve played in places that its 7v7 and i’ve played in indoor tournaments that its 8v8. it just depends on the facility.

On September 5, 2008 Danie said

I added the word “outdoor” to the description. Thanks Jake!

On September 5, 2008 Joshua said

remember… this applies to outdoor soccer. indoor soccer is generally 6 a side including goalies and you cannot start with less than 4 players

On September 5, 2008 Jake said

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