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All About Football Players: On the Field, on the Bench, and the Whole Team

In football, the number of players in a team depends on where you look:

During the Game:

When a football match is happening, each team has 11 players on the field. This includes one goalkeeper and 10 players playing on the field.

On the Sidelines (Bench):

Besides the players on the field, there are usually 7 to 12 more players sitting on the bench. These bench players can be subbed in during the game if needed, maybe because someone is tired or injured.

Total Number of Players in the Team:

If you count everyone, including those on the field and the bench, a football team can have a total of 20 to 50 players. This number can change based on the league or competition rules. It includes the main players who start the game, the substitutes on the bench, and some extra players who might not play as often.

So, during a match, 11 players are playing, but the whole team, including those ready to jump in from the bench, can be bigger, ranging from 20 to 50 players.