Futsal is a form of fast flowing five-a-side football that allows the promotion of individual close ball skills. These skills are developed through an increased number of touches and reduced amount of space, demanding players to have heightened reflexes and make rapid in-game decisions.
The game has been designed to promote the use of attacking flair, providing an intense, all-action game that allows players to be at their most creative.
Futsal has also had a hand in developing footballing superstars, with the top three from the 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017 Ballon D’or awards. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi (2009 and 2011) and Neymar (2015 and 2017) all starting their football careers playing futsal.
