Posts by category: Sports History and Trivia
11Jul
Why do many sports have 11 players on a team?
In my recent exploration, I delved into why many sports have 11 players on a team. This tradition primarily stems from the popular sport of football (soccer), which set its team size to 11 in the 19th century. The number was chosen based on the number of players that could fit on the field while maintaining a balanced and strategic game. Other sports like cricket also adopted this number to foster a similar balance. Interestingly, this isn't a universal rule, as team sizes can vary significantly depending on the sport.