How it works

Everything you need to know - from official match prep to casual kickabouts.

Official Teams & FAČR
"Your team's brain, in your pocket."
How do I register my official FAČR team?

During team creation, select "Register a FAČR team." Choose your region, subregion, and competition from the dropdowns, then pick your team from the list.

The app links your Pickup team to the official FAČR database. This unlocks tactical analysis, competition data, and automatic player stat matching for your squad.

What does the tactical briefing show?

Before every official match, the Analysis tab gives you a full data-driven preview:

Win/draw/loss probabilities calculated from 6 weighted factors - points per game, recent form, attack vs defense, head-to-head record, discipline, and goal distribution.

Team-specific insights - whether the opponent relies on one scorer, has discipline issues, is riding a streak, or has a weak defense.

Top 3 deciding factors ranked by how much they'll influence the result.

You also get head-to-head history (last 10 mutual matches), recent form for both sides, and animated season stat comparisons.

How do I track who's available for the next match?

Players can report absences directly in the app - either injury or vacation - with a return date. Their status shows across the team and event pages with clear indicators, so you always know your available squad before match day.

No more texting around to figure out who's coming on Sunday.

What's the difference between a pickup game and an official match?

When creating an event, you choose the type: Pickup (casual game), Training, or Match (official).

For Match events, you select your opponent from the FAČR database (or enter a custom name). This unlocks the full Analysis tab with tactical briefing, head-to-head history, and season comparisons - features that don't apply to casual games.

Can multiple people manage the team?

Yes. You can appoint up to 3 admins who can create events, invite members, manage the roster, and handle team settings when you're not available.

Competitions & Stats
"Every league. Every team. Every season."
Can I browse competitions without having a team?

Absolutely. The Competitions tab is open to everyone. Pick a region, subregion, and competition to see full league standings, match results by round, and individual player statistics.

It's a great way to follow your local league, scout opponents, or just stay on top of amateur football in your area.

How far back does the historical data go?

Standings and match results are available from the 2015-2016 season onward - over 10 years of history.

The app uses intelligent fuzzy matching to track competitions across seasons even when names change due to sponsor changes or restructuring.

What statistics can I see?

For each competition and season: league standings with position movement arrows, match results grouped by round, and individual player stats - goals scored, matches played, minutes played, yellow cards, and red cards.

Players can be ranked by goals, minutes, or cards.

Are competition players linked to their app profiles?

When a Pickup team is linked to a FAČR team, the app automatically matches members to their official league records using name matching - including Czech diacritics and reversed name order.

Matched players show their official season stats (goals, minutes, cards) on their profile and appear highlighted in competition views with their Pickup avatar.

Organizing Games
"Less hassle, more football."
Why should I use this instead of a WhatsApp group?

WhatsApp is for chatting, not organizing. Jedenáctka gives you a clear lineup, an automatic substitute queue, QR code payments, player limits, and complete match history - all in one place.

When someone drops out at the last minute, the first substitute gets a push notification and moves into the game automatically. No more "who's coming?" message chains.

How do automatic substitutes work?

Set a capacity for your event (say 10 players). When player 11 signs up, they join as a substitute. If someone from the main lineup drops out, the app instantly promotes the first substitute and sends them a push notification.

The whole process is automatic - you don't lift a finger.

How do I collect payment for the pitch?

Enter your bank account number into the event - the app remembers it for next time. A QR payment code is generated automatically and visible to all players. Two taps and they've paid.

You see the full player list with attendance status at a glance. No more collecting cash or chasing payments.

What if we're short on players?

Toggle your event to "Open" and it appears on the map for nearby players. Anyone looking for a game can see it, check the details, and request to join.

It's a great way to fill spots and discover new regulars for your squad.

How does smart team balancing work?

The app calculates each player's skill level from their game ratings. When you need to split into teams, one tap generates a balanced lineup based on real performance data - not guesswork.

Games stay competitive instead of ending 21-3.

Ratings & Gamification
"Play, rate, improve. Repeat."
How do player ratings work?

After each game, rate every player on a 1-5 star scale and pick one Man of the Match.

All ratings are anonymous - nobody sees who gave what score, only the final average. The next day, each player gets their summary rating.

Ratings are weighted: a high-rated veteran's vote carries more weight than a newcomer's, keeping the system fair and hard to game.

What are XP and levels?

Every game you play earns XP. The amount depends on multipliers: playing with your team, your team's average rating, and your personal game rating all increase the XP you earn.

As XP accumulates, you level up your profile, unlock profile upgrades, and earn rewards. Discount codes from partner shops start arriving in summer 2026.

Is rating other players mandatory?

No, but it's the backbone of the community. It takes about 10 seconds. You can skip individual players if you're unsure.

The more people rate honestly, the more accurate the stats become - and the better team balancing works for everyone.

Can I see detailed performance stats?

PRO subscribers get a full stats dashboard: rating history over time, position-specific performance breakdown, XP timeline, level progression, and monthly trends.

Free users see their current rating, level, and game count on their profile.

Account & PRO
"Simple. Free. Yours."
What does PRO unlock?

PRO gives you advanced personal analytics: rating history charts, performance breakdown by playing position, XP event timeline, level progression tracking, and monthly/yearly trend analysis.

It's for players who want to track their improvement in detail.

Is the app free?

Yes. All core features are free: organizing games, managing teams, rating players, browsing competitions, tactical match briefings, and the full substitute and payment system.

PRO is an optional subscription for deeper personal stats.

What languages are supported?

Eight: English, Czech, German, Spanish, French, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

The app follows your profile language preference, with fallback to your device language.

How do I delete my account?

In the app: Profile > Settings > Delete Account.

Or email roman@pickupsports.eu and we'll take care of it.

Still have questions?

Drop us a line - we're happy to help.

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