Question by What´s Up: How many players does a Football team have playing in the field, how many substitutions they make per match? Also how long does a match last. Thanks. Best answer: Answer by WillyR11 Vs 11. 3 Subs each. Answer by BR Tiger fanEach team has 11 players on the field at a time. There is no limit to the number of substitutions. When a player leaves the field, he can return an unlimited number of times. Substitution rules are more similar to basketball than soccer. Add your own answer in the comments! Read more... ...