Team Generator

Welcome to the ultimate tool for organizing your matches. Add names, set skill levels (1–5 stars), and let our algorithm create balanced teams for soccer, volleyball, basketball, or online games.

Draw Configuration

Add Participants

Note: Write the role exactly the same for everyone (e.g. always "Goalkeeper").

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Start by adding participants

Enter the name and skill level (1 to 5 stars) for each player. The algorithm will use this data to balance teams.

How to Use the Team Generator

1. Add Players

Enter each participant's name. Optionally set a skill level (1-5 stars) and the position/role for a smarter draw.

2. Configure the Draw

Choose whether to split by "Number of Teams" or "Players per Team". Adjust the quantity as needed.

3. Generate Teams

Click "Generate Teams" and you're done! The system will create balanced teams instantly. You can copy the results or generate again.

Advanced Balancing by Skill and Role

Unlike simple shufflers, our system accounts for each player's skill level. By assigning a star rating (1-5), our algorithm ensures the total skill is distributed evenly across all teams. This creates a fair experience where no team becomes overwhelmingly strong.

Additionally, our role feature lets you specify positions (for example: Goalkeeper, Captain, Support, Tank). The system intelligently distributes these specific roles so each team has the necessary composition. This makes it ideal for complex sports and strategy games.

How Does the Team Generator Work?

The Team Generator is a free, easy-to-use tool to organize your teams. It was built to simplify splitting groups for any activity — whether a casual soccer match, a volleyball game, school activities, or corporate team building — providing a fair and balanced distribution.

Just enter the list of names, set the skill level androle (optional), and click "Generate". Our smart algorithm balances technical ability and numbers to ensure fair, competitive matches. It's the ideal tool for convenience and fairness.

Why Use Our Team Generator?

  • No Favoritism

    A random, balanced team draw removes complaints about unfair or biased selections.

  • Technical Balance

    The star-based system keeps team strength comparable, ensuring more competitive and exciting matches.

  • Fast and Practical

    Stop wasting time debating teams. In seconds you can generate teams and start playing.

  • Total Versatility

    Ideal for sports (soccer, volleyball, beach tennis), online games, school events, and corporate team activities.

Understand Team Generation Modes

By Teams

Ideal when you have a fixed number of teams (e.g. a 4-team tournament). The system takes all participants and divides them equally. Any leftover players are distributed to maintain numeric balance.

By Players

Perfect when you want each team to have a specific size (e.g. teams of 5 for futsal). The system will calculate how many teams are needed to accommodate all players while respecting that limit.

Our Balancing Algorithm

Unlike a simple random draw (like drawing names from a hat), our system uses a weighted distribution algorithm with support for specific roles.

  • Step 1 (Grouping): The system identifies players with the same role (e.g. all Goalkeepers, all Centers) to ensure they are placed on different teams.
  • Step 2 (Sorting): Within each group (and among players without a role), participants are ordered by skill level (stars).
  • Step 3 (Distribution): The algorithm places role players first, ensuring each team receives, if possible, a specialist of each type.
  • Step 4 (Balancing): Finally, remaining players are allocated aiming to keep average strength and player counts equal across teams.

Tips for a Perfect Draw

Be Realistic with Ratings

For the algorithm to work well, avoid giving everyone 5 stars. Try using the full scale (1 to 5) to differentiate players' true levels.

Define Specific Positions

Use the "Position/Role" field to mark Goalkeepers, Captains, Centers, or any important role. The system will separate these players automatically so they don't all end up on the same team.

Use the Copy Feature

After generating teams, use the "Copy All" button to quickly share the list on WhatsApp or Discord while keeping the formatting neat.

Practical Use Cases

⚽ Soccer and Futsal

Organize your weekly pickup game without the hassle. Separate goalkeepers using the position feature, rate players from 1 to 5 stars, and let the generator balance the teams. Put an end to cliques and complaints about unbalanced teams.

🎮 Online Games (E-sports)

Playing a custom 5v5 in CS2, Valorant, League of Legends, or Overwatch? Use the generator to create balanced lobbies based on each friend's rank, ensuring competitive matches from start to finish.

🏫 Schools and Education

PE teachers or classroom instructors can use the tool to create work groups or mixed teams, ensuring students with different profiles interact and collaborate, fostering integration.

🏐 Volleyball and Beach Tennis

For doubles, trios, or quartets, the "By Players" mode is ideal. Set the exact team size (e.g. 2 for doubles) and the system will place all participants onto courts automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our algorithm uses a skill level (1 to 5 stars) you assign to each player. It distributes players so the sum of skills for each team is as close as possible, ensuring competitive and fair matches. The system runs multiple iterations testing different combinations and selects the one that minimizes the strength difference between teams.

Yes — you can assign roles or positions to each player (e.g. Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender, Support, Tank, Healer). The generator will try to distribute those roles evenly across teams so no team lacks an essential position. This ensures balance both in skill and tactical composition.

Both yes and no. Selections are random, but guided by skill balance. You won't always get the same teams, but the teams will be balanced. If you skip skill levels (set everyone equal), the draw becomes entirely random. The mix of randomness and intelligence keeps games fair and unpredictable.

Team Generator is versatile and works for any activity that needs balanced group division:

  • Team Sports: Soccer, Futsal, Small-sided, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Beach Tennis, Padel
  • Online Games: League of Legends, CS:GO, Valorant, Dota 2, Overwatch
  • School Activities: Games, academic competitions, group projects
  • Corporate Activities: Team building, workshops, trainings
  • Recreational Events: Amateur tournaments, parties, camps

There's no strict limit. You can add small groups (6-8 players) or large events with hundreds of participants. The algorithm is optimized to run efficiently even with long lists, keeping balance regardless of group size.

Honest ratings are crucial for balance. Use this guide:

  • ⭐ 1 Star - Beginner: Just starting, little experience
  • ⭐⭐ 2 Stars - Basic: Knows the rules, participates but makes frequent mistakes
  • ⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars - Intermediate: Plays regularly, consistent performance
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars - Advanced: Above-average skill, impacts the game
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars - Expert: Professional or semi-professional level

Tip: Ask 2–3 people to rate each player and use the average. This reduces bias and improves accuracy.

You can save locally in your browser for privacy. You can also export or copy your list and paste or import it later on other devices.

After generating teams, take a screenshot or copy the generated list and send it to your friends as text.

Team Generator is 100% free. We support the service with unobtrusive ads that don't affect functionality. We believe quality tools for sports and recreational organization should be accessible to everyone.

Absolutely! We welcome feedback and suggestions from our community. Many current features were implemented based on user requests. Get in touch via our contact page. We evaluate suggestions and prioritize those that benefit the most users.