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The fair way to assign squad numbers

Players submit preferences. You set the priority. Numbers assigned in seconds. No spreadsheets, no arguments, no group chat chaos.

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Works for any sportNo app requiredFree forever
How it works

Three steps. Numbers sorted.

Set up in 2 minutes. Players submit from their phones. Numbers assigned fairly in one click.

01

Players submit preferences

Share an invite link via WhatsApp. Players pick up to 10 numbers in preference order and any they want to avoid. Done in 2 minutes on mobile.

Number preferences
7
9
10
11
1
3
5
6
8
14
02

You set the priority order

Drag players into your ranking — captain first, new players last. This resolves conflicts when two players want the same number.

Priority ranking
1Captain
710
2Vice Captain
911
3Senior Player
108
4New Player
73
03

System assigns fairly

One click. Numbers assigned by rank and preference. Returning players keep their number. Publish the roster and share the link.

Published roster
7J. Smith1st choice
9A. Jones1st choice
10M. Taylor2nd choice
11R. Brownreturning
Why this exists

Squad numbers are harder to assign than they look

Every season it's the same story. The group chat erupts. Six players want #7. The captain tries to manage it manually across 40 messages. Someone doesn't get their first choice and complains for a month.

Squad number allocation is a constraint satisfaction problem — unique numbers, conflicting preferences, and seniority to factor in. Doing it manually in a spreadsheet takes an hour and still feels arbitrary to whoever loses out.

VARSA Numbers solves this in minutes. Players submit blind. You set the order. Every decision is explained — so there are no arguments.

Before — group chat
“Can I have 7?”“I always have 7”“I called it first”“This is a joke lads”
After — VARSA Numbers
7J. Smith1st choice
9A. Jones1st choice
10M. Taylor2nd choice
11R. Brownreturning
Works for any sport

Sport-specific number hints built in

Positional number suggestions appear automatically when players submit. Pick your sport to see conventions and guides.

Football
Shirt numbers 1–99, fairly assigned.
Rugby
Position-aware jersey distribution.
Netball
Bib numbers for your full squad.
Basketball
Jersey numbers by preference and rank.
American Football
Numbers by position group and priority.
Features

Everything you need

Built for real teams, real seasons, and the chaos that comes with them.

Mobile-first

Players submit on their phones via WhatsApp link. No app download, no login.

Returning players

Players from previous seasons automatically keep their number by default.

Multiple rounds

Run a second round mid-season for trial players without disrupting existing assignments.

Admin overrides

Review the allocation and manually change any assignment before publishing.

CSV export

Export the final squad list for kit ordering with one click.

Shareable roster

Publish a public roster page players can bookmark and check from anywhere.

Completely free

No subscription, no credit card. Free for any team, any size, any season.

Position hints

Typical numbers for each position shown as tap-to-add suggestions on mobile.

FAQ

Common questions

How does squad number allocation work?
Players submit a ranked list of preferred numbers via a mobile-friendly link. The admin ranks players by priority (captain first, new players last). The system then assigns numbers in priority order — the highest-ranked player gets their first available choice. When two players want the same number, the higher-priority player wins and the other is moved to their next preference.
What is the fairest way to assign squad numbers?
The fairest approach is a preference-based allocation: players submit preferences blind (without seeing what others have chosen), then numbers are assigned by an agreed priority order (usually seniority or captaincy). This removes bias, makes the outcome explainable, and gives every player a voice.
Can two players have the same squad number?
No — each number is assigned to exactly one player. The tool enforces uniqueness across all assignments.
How do I assign shirt numbers to a sports team?
Create a team, set up a round, share the invite link with your players, set a deadline for submissions, then rank your players and run the allocation. The whole process takes under 2 minutes to set up. Players submit on mobile and numbers are assigned in one click.
Is the squad number allocator free?
Yes — completely free. No subscription, no credit card, no limit on team size or number of rounds.
Can returning players keep their number from last season?
Yes. When creating a new round, players from the previous published round are automatically carried over with their numbers locked. No one else can be assigned those numbers.
Which sports does the tool support?
Football, rugby, netball, basketball, and American football. Each sport has positional number conventions built in as tap-to-add suggestions for players during submission.

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