Best 5-a-side team names

The best 5-a-side names for your team

One of the first steps in creating a strong 5-a-side team is coming up with a good name. From competitive leagues to friendly matches or even fantasy football, having a strong, catchy team name will set you apart from the crowd, giving you that psychological edge before the match has begun.

Ideally, your team name will be personal and meaningful to your team, while still helping you stand out from the crowd to garner attention from fans and players alike. To help make this process easier, below we have broken down all of the best 5-a-side team names into helpful categories, from the catchiest to the funniest, so you can choose the perfect fit for your team.

Funny 5-a-side team names

Nothing says memorable like a team name that can make you laugh. Funny 5-a-side team names are a popular choice for many teams as they help you stand out from the crowd. From hilarious twists on Premier League clubs to puns based on your favourite players’ names, below we’ve divided a list of funny names into sections to help you find something that represents your team with clever twists.

Funny names based on existing football clubs

Whatever Premier League club you choose to be a part of, there’s bound to be a pun dedicated to their name, so why not take advantage of this and use it for your 5-a-side team or fantasy football team? We’ve got some unique twists on club names that will have your team in the spotlight.

Man Chest Hair United
Barely Athletic
Royal Mail-drid
Brian Munich
Farcelona
Crapston Villa
Cry me a River Plate
Texas Oldham
Oldman Asthmatic
Queens Park Strangers
Bolton Squanderers
Blunderland
Not so Hotspur
Whateverton
Oldman Arthritic
Fake Madrid
Roy’s Rejects
Borussia Teeth
Wolves of Wall Street
Villa Till I Die
Average United
Aston Village People
Bayern Maiden
Bilbao Baggins
Hannibal Leicester
Pathetico Madrid
How Toon Is Now

Funny names based on professional players

If you’ve got a favourite player, we’ve got a fun twist on their name to make the perfect match for your team. No matter who your favourite is, we’ve got ideas featuring the most iconic players, both old and new, to help inspire your team name.

Crouch Potato
Lallana Del Rey
Ronaldoughnuts
Moves like Agger
Alisson Wonderland
The Neville wears Prada
Rash Decisions
Out on Bale
Petr Cech Yourself
Willian Dollar Baby
Pleased to Michu
No Kane, No Gain
Pique Blinders
Tea and Busquets
Baines on Toast
Havertz So Good
Lads on Toure
Boom Shake Shake De Roon
How I Met Your Mata
It’s About to Get Messi
Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtels
Ctrl Alt De Ligt
Men Behaving Chadli
Haaland Globetrotters
Expected Toulouse
Moyes will be Moyes
Earth Wind & Maguire
Aribo Tangfastics
ModerOnTheDancefloor
Cancelo Culture

Funny names based on pop culture

If you still haven’t seen anything to catch your eye - don’t panic! If you’re not interested in a football club- or player-themed name, we’ve got some pop culture-inspired options to help you and your team make an impression. These are especially great for new teams just getting started in the world of football and still brushing up on their clubs and player knowledge. Pop culture is a broad subject; there is bound to be something in the list below for you and your players.

Goalbusters
Jurassic Pass
Goal Goal Power Rangers
Goals Aloud
The Goalfather
Lord Of The Wings
Breaking Pass
Stranger Kicks
Ball of Duty
Pulp Kicktion
Game of Throw-ins
The Walking Reds
Goal of Duty
What Goals Around Comes Around
Occasionally United
To Score or Not to Score
Goals ‘R’ Us

Catchy 5-a-side team names

Everyone loves a catchy team name. Something that rolls off the tongue and is easy to remember will help you with recognition. Sometimes, when you’re struggling to find a good name for your team, the best option can often be the simplest. So, we’ve gathered some great ideas for simple, catchy (and slightly cheeky) team names for you to consider for your 5-a-side team.

Sons of Pitches
The Invinciballs
Liquorice Allsports
Kiss My Pass
Five Alive
Here for Beer
Game Set and Snatch
Club Foot
Goal Getters

Laid back team names

If you like a casual approach to football and want something a bit more laid back for your football team, something that's fun without being too corny, then here are a few team names for teams who like to keep it chill.

Sunday League Legends
The Substitutes
The Kickabouts
The Joggers
Just Here for Pints
No Weigh Pass
Total Footy

Competitive team names

For teams who want to dominate the pitch before they even arrive, try a name that exudes strength and ferocity. Something that shows your competitive side to let the other team and fans know that you’re serious business.

The Goal Machines
Ballistic FC
The Untouchables
Iron Feet
Savage Strikers
The Pressing Unit
The Counter Attackers
Red Card Rebels

Family-friendly team names

Sometimes, the best way to go about choosing a team name is to use clever phrases that are universally known to help captivate fans. Whether you’re after something eye-catching for a fantasy football team or some easy-to-remember names for youth teams, we’ve got some safe options that will help you steer clear of complicated titles.

ABCDE FC
It's Spraining Men
Range Rovers
The High Five
Nonbeleaguers
Five Guys
Class on Grass

Get premium football kits to fit your new team's theme

The right name for your team will not only create hype within your team but will help attract attention from fans, other teams and even sponsorships. However, in order to complete your team identity, you’ll need some strong team kits to go alongside your new team name.

From colours to fit, it’s important to have a kit that is durable and creates a buzz for both your team and fans alike. Here at Avec Sport, we provide customisable kits complete with sizes for the whole team to help you complete your 5-a-side team in style.