Managing Players

The Players page allows team managers to manage their roster by adding, editing, and removing players. This feature is only available for tournaments using the "Teams & Players" mode.

Accessing Players

1. Log into the Team Panel
2. Click Players in the sidebar navigation

Note: This page only appears if the tournament is configured to track individual players within teams.

Player Roster Overview

The page header shows:

• Current number of players on the roster
• Maximum players allowed (default: 50)
• Remaining capacity for new players

Adding Players

When roster management is enabled, teams can add new players:

1. Click the Add Player button in the top right
2. Fill in the player details:
   • Player Name (required)
   • Date of Birth - Select from a date picker
   • Jersey Number - Enter a number between 1-999
   • Position - The player's typical position
   • Additional Info - Any extra notes about the player
   • Photo - Upload a player photo (if images are included in your plan)
3. Click Save to add the player

Player Limit

Each team can have a maximum of 50 players. When approaching the limit:

• A warning shows how many more players can be added
• When the limit is reached, the Add Player button is disabled
• A tooltip explains that the maximum has been reached

Player Information Table

The roster displays in a table with the following columns:

Column	Description
Photo	Circular thumbnail of the player
Number	Jersey number displayed as a badge
Name	Player's full name (searchable, sortable)
Position	Playing position displayed as a badge
Date of Birth	Formatted as dd.mm.yyyy
Additional Info	Extra notes (expandable if truncated)

Searching and Sorting

• Use the search box to find players by name or position
• Click column headers to sort by name or other fields

Editing Players

When roster management is enabled:

1. Find the player in the roster
2. Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the Actions column
3. Update the player's information
4. Click Save to apply changes

Removing Players

When roster management is enabled:

1. Find the player in the roster
2. Click the Delete icon (trash) in the Actions column
3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Warning: Deleting a player is permanent and will remove them from the roster. However, their match statistics and events (goals, assists, cards) will be retained for historical accuracy.

Player Statistics

For detailed statistics on player performance, use the Player Statistics page which shows:

• Goals scored
• Assists provided
• Own goals
• Yellow and red cards
• Average match rating

Roster Management Permissions

When Management is Enabled

• Full access to add, edit, and delete players
• Photo upload available (if images included in plan)
• All actions are immediate

When Management is Disabled

• Roster displays in read-only mode
• Add, edit, and delete buttons are hidden
• Teams can only view their current roster

Tournament organizers typically enable roster management during preparation and may lock it once the tournament starts to ensure roster validity.

Best Practices for Teams

Complete Roster Information

• Add all players before the tournament starts
• Include accurate dates of birth (often required for eligibility)
• Use consistent jersey numbers
• Add positions to help with lineup management

Player Photos

• Upload clear, front-facing photos
• Use consistent photo sizes and backgrounds
• Update photos if players change significantly

Roster Accuracy

• Remove players who will not participate
• Update information if players change positions
• Keep contact information current

For Tournament Organizers

Before the Tournament

• Enable roster management so teams can build their squads
• Communicate roster deadlines clearly
• Set player limits appropriate for your tournament

During the Tournament

Consider:

• Locking roster changes after registration closes
• Allowing limited transfers if your rules permit
• Reviewing rosters for eligibility compliance

After Registration

If you need to lock rosters:

1. Go to Settings > Team Panel
2. Disable Allow Roster Management
3. Teams can still view their roster but cannot make changes