Player Sorter

FOOTBALL PLAYER RANKING GAME

PLAYER SORTER:WHO'S YOUR #1.

Player Sorter. Rank your favorite football players, one matchup at a time.

Player Sorter ranks football players by asking one question at a time: who do you prefer? Pick a club or national team squad, choose between two players each round, and get your full personal ranking from #1 to the last name.

Start sortingHow it works

PICK WHAT YOU WANT TO RANK

119 squads
Missing a squad or a player?

LaLiga

Atlético de Madrid25 players · 2026/27FC Barcelona28 players · 2026/27Real Madrid26 players · 2026/27Real Betis25 players · 2026/27Villarreal CF26 players · 2026/27

Premier League

Arsenal24 players · 2026/27Liverpool29 players · 2026/27Manchester City26 players · 2026/27Manchester United28 players · 2026/27Aston Villa28 players · 2026/27

Bundesliga

Bayern München26 players · 2026/27Borussia Dortmund28 players · 2026/27FC Schalke 0427 players · 2026/27VfB Stuttgart30 players · 2026/27Bayer 04 Leverkusen27 players · 2026/27

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain25 players · 2026/27AS Monaco25 players · 2026/27Paris FC25 players · 2026/27Olympique de Marseille22 players · 2026/27Olympique Lyonnais24 players · 2026/27

Serie A

AS Roma24 players · 2026/27Juventus27 players · 2026/27AC Milan27 players · 2026/27Inter24 players · 2026/27Cagliari Calcio31 players · 2026/27

Eredivisie

Ajax28 players · 2026/27Feyenoord28 players · 2026/27PSV Eindhoven29 players · 2026/27

Liga Portugal

SL Benfica28 players · 2026/27FC Porto25 players · 2026/27Sporting CP28 players · 2026/27

Major League Soccer

Inter Miami CF31 players · 2026Orlando City SC29 players · 2026New England Revolution34 players · 2026

Liga Profesional de Futbol (LPF)

River Plate27 players · 2026Boca Juniors31 players · 2026

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Flamengo26 players · 2026Cruzeiro34 players · 2026Palmeiras25 players · 2026

Liga MX

Club América27 players · 2026/27CF Monterrey26 players · 2026/27Cruz Azul28 players · 2026/27Chivas25 players · 2026/27

Süper Lig

Fenerbahçe24 players · 2026/27Galatasaray24 players · 2026/27Beşiktaş30 players · 2026/27

Greek Super League

Olympiacos27 players · 2026/27

Championship

Queens Park Rangers26 players · 2026/27West Ham United28 players · 2026/27Wolverhampton Wanderers27 players · 2026/27

LALIGA HYPERMOTION

CD Leganés23 players · 2026/27Real Oviedo27 players · 2026/27Real Valladolid28 players · 2026/27Granada CF24 players · 2026/27UD Las Palmas30 players · 2026/27

Primera Federación

Real Zaragoza23 players · 2026/27

WHAT IS PLAYER SORTER

What is a player sorter?

A player sorter is a free online tool that ranks football players by asking one question at a time: which of these two do you prefer? Player Sorter shows two players side by side, you pick one, and a merge-sort algorithm turns your picks into a complete personal ranking, from your number one down to the last player in the squad. It is the same idea as the character sorters fans use for anime or K-pop, applied to real football squads.

It ranks preference, not ability. No stats, ratings or market values are involved, only your own choices, which is why two fans of the same club rarely end up with the same list.

Free, no sign-upBuilt for football fansDesktop & mobile layouts

Every round is a simple choice.

Every matchup gives you the same four options, by tap, click or keyboard.

Pick a player

CLICK / TAP

Two players appear side by side. Choose the one you like more and move to the next matchup.

Call it a tie

TIE · ↓

Can't separate them? Choose “Can't choose” and they share a place in your ranking.

Save and come back

SAVE & EXIT

Progress is stored in your browser. Leave mid-ranking and resume later from the same matchup.

Undo

UNDO · ⌫

Picked the wrong one? Step back to the previous matchup and choose again.

How Player Sorter turns a long list into your personal ranking.

  1. Choose your players

    Pick one of 119 squads: men's clubs, women's clubs or World Cup 2026 national teams. Tap a position or a player to leave them out for a shorter ranking.

  2. Pick between two

    Each round shows two players. A merge-sort algorithm keeps the number of matchups low, and a progress bar shows how much of the squad is already sorted.

  3. See and share your ranking

    Get your full list from 1 to N. Share it as an image (Top 3, Top 10 or the full squad), post it on X or Instagram, or copy a link that shows your exact ranking to friends.

HOW MANY MATCHUPS

How many picks does a player sorter need?

Comparing every possible pair grows fast: a 26-player squad has 325 pairs. A merge sort only asks the questions it needs, so the same squad takes at most 99 matchups, usually a few minutes. Leaving players out makes it shorter still.

The setup screen shows your exact maximum before you start.

Players in the listPlayer Sorter (at most)Every possible pair
11 (a starting XI)2955
1545105
2069190
26 (a full squad)99325

COMMUNITY RANKING

See how other fans ranked the same squad.

Every finished full-squad ranking is added anonymously to that squad's community ranking, one per device. Once a squad has at least 5 rankings, its page shows what fans think as a group:

  • The community order, with each player's average, best and worst position
  • The fan favourite: the player ranked #1 most often
  • The most divisive player, the top-3 regulars and who usually comes last
  • Where your own ranking differs most from everyone else's

No account is needed. Partial rankings, with players left out, are not counted.

Who uses Player Sorter?

Anyone who has argued about who the best player in a squad really is.

Fans with too many favourites

Like half the squad? Answer quick matchups and find out who really comes first. It is often not the player you expected.

Friends and group chats

Everyone ranks the same squad, then compares top 10s. A ranking link shows your exact order to anyone who opens it.

Content creators

Turn a ranking into a ready-made image for an Instagram story, an X post or a “ranking every player” video.

Women's football and World Cup fans

Rank Barça Femení, Arsenal Women, Chelsea Women or OL Lyonnes, or the World Cup 2026 squads of Spain, Argentina, France, England and Uruguay.

Player Sorter vs other ways to rank players

There is more than one way to rank a squad. Here is where each works best.

MethodBest forLimits
Player SorterAn honest order of a full squad from simple two-player choices, with a shareable result and a community comparison.Only the listed football squads; no custom lists yet.
Tier list makerGrouping players into rough levels (S, A, B…) quickly.Players inside the same tier are not ranked against each other.
Ordering a list by handShort lists of five or ten players.With 25+ names it is hard to keep every placement consistent.
Asking an AI chatbotTalking through a few close calls or getting a stats-based opinion.Long this-or-that rounds are slow in chat, with no photos, saved progress or ranking image.

SQUADS

Which squads can I rank?

119 squads are ready to sort: 2026/27 club rosters and the World Cup 2026 national team squads. Each has its own player sorter page in the team's colours.

Men's clubs

LaLiga: Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Betis, Villarreal CF, Rayo Vallecano, Getafe CF, RC Deportivo, Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Sevilla FC, Valencia CF, Málaga CF, RCD Espanyol, Celta de Vigo, CA Osasuna, Deportivo Alavés, Elche CF, Levante UD, Racing de Santander

Premier League: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Fulham, Leeds United, Everton, AFC Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Ipswich Town

Bundesliga: Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, FC Schalke 04, VfB Stuttgart, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig, Hamburger SV

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain, AS Monaco, Paris FC, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, LOSC Lille

Serie A: AS Roma, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter, Cagliari Calcio, Como 1907, Fiorentina, Atalanta, SS Lazio, SSC Napoli, Torino FC

Eredivisie: Ajax, Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven

Liga Portugal: SL Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP

Major League Soccer: Inter Miami CF, Orlando City SC, New England Revolution

Liga Profesional de Futbol (LPF): River Plate, Boca Juniors

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Flamengo, Cruzeiro, Palmeiras

Liga MX: Club América, CF Monterrey, Cruz Azul, Chivas

Süper Lig: Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş

Greek Super League: Olympiacos

Championship: Queens Park Rangers, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers

LALIGA HYPERMOTION: CD Leganés, Real Oviedo, Real Valladolid, Granada CF, UD Las Palmas

Primera Federación: Real Zaragoza

Missing your team or a player? Send a request from the squad list above.

A few tips for an honest ranking.

Go with your gut

Your first instinct is usually your real preference. Pick quickly and let the sorter do the maths.

Use ties sparingly

A tie is useful when two players feel equal, but clear picks give you a sharper ranking.

Filter before you start

A shorter list means fewer matchups. On the setup screen, tap a position or a player to leave them out when you only want a quick ranking.

FAQ

Questions about Player Sorter.

Short answers about how the player sorter works, what you can rank and how results are shared.

What is Player Sorter?

Player Sorter is a free online football player sorter. You pick a squad, choose between two players at a time, and it turns your picks into a full personal ranking you can share.

Can I start sorting on this page now?

Yes. Pick a squad above, choose which positions to include and start the matchups. Your progress is saved in this browser, so you can stop and resume any time.

How does the player sorter work?

You choose between two players at a time. A merge-sort approach compares players efficiently, so you make far fewer choices than rating every possible pair, and your picks become a full ranking.

How many matchups does it take?

At most 99 for a 26-player squad, compared with 325 if you compared every pair. A full squad usually takes a few minutes, and leaving players out makes it shorter.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is free. Sorting, sharing and community rankings need no account and no download; progress and your last ranking are stored in your browser.

Which teams can I rank?

119 squads: men's clubs from LaLiga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal, Major League Soccer, Liga Profesional de Futbol (LPF), Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Liga MX, Süper Lig, Greek Super League, Championship, LALIGA HYPERMOTION, Primera Federación; women's clubs from Liga F, WSL, Première Ligue, Frauen-Bundesliga; and national teams from World Cup 2026, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2018.

Are the rosters up to date?

Club squads use 2026/27 rosters and national teams use their World Cup 2026 squads. If a player is missing, report it from the squad page.

Can I make my own list of players?

Not yet. You rank one of the listed squads, and you can leave out positions or individual players before you start. A missing squad can be requested from the squad list.

Can I share my ranking?

Yes. Share it as an image (Top 3, Top 10 or full squad, in post or Instagram story format), post it on X, copy it as text, or copy a link that shows your exact ranking to anyone who opens it.

What is the community ranking?

It combines every finished full-squad ranking of a squad, anonymously and one per device. From 5 rankings on, it shows the community order, the fan favourite, the most divisive player and how your list compares.

Is the ranking based on stats?

No. Player Sorter ranks your preference, not ability. Results come only from your own picks, so it is not a player rating, fantasy football or betting tool.

Can I just ask ChatGPT or Claude to rank players for me?

You can, and a chatbot is good for discussing a few close calls. For a full squad a sorter is quicker: you tap through photo matchups, progress is saved, and you get a shareable image plus a comparison with other fans.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. The layout adapts to desktop, tablet and phone screens, so you can rank players with a simple tap.

Can I rank players from other sports?

Not yet. Player Sorter is focused on football: men’s clubs, women’s clubs and national teams. More lists are on the way.

Where do the player photos come from?

From UEFA and official club websites. The photos belong to their owners and are used for non-commercial fan purposes; rights holders can contact us to have one removed.

Ready to find your number one?

Pick a list, choose between two players at a time, and see who comes out on top.

Start sorting