World Cup Question

[cubfan1985]

Watching the World Cup and not really being a huge soccer fan, I was wondering if someone could tell me what the stat 'CAPS' is? I keep seeing it on the broadcasts and is generally displayed along with the players age and which club they play for.

[WJMorris3]

Simple answer, "Caps" just means "number of games played with the team". That's actively played, not just on the roster.

[HatCityEnforcer]

Watching the World Cup and not really being a huge soccer fan, I was wondering if someone could tell me what the stat 'CAPS' is? I keep seeing it on the broadcasts and is generally displayed along with the players age and which club they play for.

Caps = appearances with the national team

[Discrim]

the what's already been answered, the reason caps are called such is (surprise, surprise) because of the old practice of awarding actual caps to players who make an appearance in a national match.

[cubfan1985]

Thanks for the answer from all 3 of you, it's much appreciated.

[Swiss]

The rugby also use the term "caps" from the same manner of int'l football.

[Alphabet Man]

The rugby also use the term "caps" from the same manner of int'l football.

and Cricketers get a cap too, and have their cap number displayed (as in xth player to play for national team) on their shirts and in One dayers on their caps

[rmered]

The number directly under the Red banner in the logo is his appearance, or cap, number. (369 & 383)

There's only been 397 people represent Australia in cricket since 1877.

[Discrim]

while we're at it, may as well mention the appearance number Melbourne puts on its heritage jumpers, which IIRC was borrowed from cricket (correct me if I'm wrong). heh, works better for a national team than a club IMO.

[harperdc]

most clubs keep track of appearances too, but it's not as important or referred to as with the internationals.

[DGivens87]

Since we're on the topic of soccer-related questions-

Why do subs wear those pinnies/practice vests on the sidelines during the game? I always thought it looked kind amateurish. I dunno...is there some history/reason behind it?

[leopard88]

Since we're on the topic of soccer-related questions-

Why do subs wear those pinnies/practice vests on the sidelines during the game? I always thought it looked kind amateurish. I dunno...is there some history/reason behind it?

So they contrast with players on the field. Otherwise, it would be easy to look up while in the game and think one of the subs was in the game if he was in a jersey or was wearing a warm-up jacket that matched his team's uniform.

[DGivens87]

Since we're on the topic of soccer-related questions-

Why do subs wear those pinnies/practice vests on the sidelines during the game? I always thought it looked kind amateurish. I dunno...is there some history/reason behind it?

So they contrast with players on the field. Otherwise, it would be easy to look up while in the game and think one of the subs was in the game if he was in a jersey or was wearing a warm-up jacket that matched his team's uniform.

Thanks for the explanation leopard!

[Swiss]

Since we're on the topic of soccer-related questions-

Why do subs wear those pinnies/practice vests on the sidelines during the game? I always thought it looked kind amateurish. I dunno...is there some history/reason behind it?

In Argentina there were some bloopers. A sub got away of the bench and started to warm up in the sideline before replacing some mate.

But the guy didn't use any kind of vest or jacket and a starting mate in the field gave him the ball believing him as an another starting player. Oops!

So, it's mandatory that all the subs must wear vests or jackets. Or using a white shirt instead of the official jersey.