Ideal squad size

When you are given a new team in Xpert Eleven, your squad consists of 18 players (2GK-6D-6MF-4F). The maximum number of players you can have is 20, and the minimum is 13. So what is the ideal squad size if you are looking to develop a great team?

Having too many players makes it difficult to maintain average form. It costs too much to keep training all the players. But having too small a squad means that an unlucky run with injuries and red cards might leave your team vulnerable.

I usually try to keep a squad of 17. 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 3 forwards along with a couple of very young players is ideal in my opinion.

Sometimes you might need an extra high skill older player in case you don't have skilled players at certain positions, but having more than 18 players will be a nightmare. (In fact, having 18 players is enough trouble.)

If you have skilled players between 24 and 28, you might even be able to reduce the squad size to 16. Fewer players, and you might be especially vulnerable when you're hit by injuries and bans. Don't keep too few players if you have fragile players who might be out with injuries for long stretches, and unsportsmanlike or tough players who might pick up too many bookings and get themselves banned.



How many players do you have in your teams and how many players at each position? Have you ever played with a squad of 15 or fewer? If so, did you have a serious injury/ban crisis?

.