100 Funny FPL Team Names for the 2026/27 Season

Choosing an FPL team name is one of the first fun calls of the Fantasy Premier League season. The best ones are usually player puns, club references, or short joke names. Keep it under 20 characters and avoid anything offensive.

FPL team name rules

What to check	What it means
Game	Fantasy Premier League
Length limit	20 characters, including spaces
Editing	You can change your team name any number of times
Moderation	Offensive names are not allowed and can be reported

Best FPL team names by club

Starting with your club is the easiest way to land on a name that feels current. These picks lean on familiar club identity and player references.

Chelsea

• Palmer Violets

• Reece’s set pieces

• Back of the Neto

• Terry’s chocolate orange

• Cech mate

Arsenal

• Now I’m Saka

• Arsenal of Ideas

• Gunners and Roses

• Arteta Believe It

Liverpool

• Klopp Hurrah

• Mo Salah Mo Problems

• Red Hot Chilli Poppas

• Liverpool laters

Manchester City

• Haaland Globetrotters

• Blue Moon Boys

• Foden the Storm

• Greal Deal

Manchester United

• Rash Decisions

• Bruno Mars Attacks

• Red Devils United

• Old Trafford Titans

Tottenham Hotspur

• Spurs Therapy

• Son of a Pitch

• Tottenham Hot Shots

• North London Hotspurs

Newcastle United

• Toon Tactics

• Newcastle Knights

• Isak and Destroy

• Black and White Army

Brighton & Hove Albion

• Brighton Your Day

• Seagull Force One

• Albion After Dark

• Groovy Brighton

Aston Villa

• Villa Valhalla

• Holte End Heroes

• Villa Park Life

• Villans United

Big six clubs

Most of the most recognizable FPL pun names come from the biggest clubs. They give you plenty to work with: current stars, historic nicknames, and chant-style wordplay.

• Arsenal — good for Saka and Arteta jokes.

• Chelsea — good for Palmer, Reece James, and older club nicknames.

• Liverpool — easy for Salah and Klopp-based names.

• Manchester City — strong for Haaland, Foden, and Grealish puns.

• Manchester United — fits Bruno, Rashford, and Old Trafford references.

• Tottenham Hotspur — gives you Son, Spurs, and North London wordplay.

Evergreen FPL names

Some names still work year after year because the joke is instantly clear. They can still land even after a transfer or a bad run of form.

• Blink-1 Eto’o

• All the Smallings

• Ctrl Alt De Ligt

• Obi Wan-Bissaka

• Pique Blinders

• Kant Stop Won’t Stop

• Expected Goals FC

• It’s a Fellaini Day

• Game of Throw-Ins

• Nutmeg City

• Sterling Work

• Show Me the Mane

Player puns

Player-based names make your FPL team name feel current straight away. They usually work best when the surname is short, familiar, and funny without needing much explanation.

• Mo Salah Mo Problems

• Now I’m Saka

• Palmer Violets

• Reece’s set pieces

• Bruno Mars Attacks

• Obi Wan-Bissaka

• Kant Stop Won’t Stop

• Pique Blinders

How to stay within limits

To avoid a rejected name, keep it at 20 characters or less, including spaces, apostrophes, and symbols. Offensive names are not allowed, and managers can report them to the Premier League.

• Keep it at 20 characters or less.

• Count spaces, apostrophes, and symbols.

• Offensive names are not allowed.

• Managers can report offensive names to the Premier League.

• If a name is too long, shorten the joke without losing the point.

How to choose fast

Pick one lane first: club pun, player pun, or timeless joke. Then make sure the final name stays within the 20-character limit. A broader list of soccer team names can still help if you want more inspiration.

FAQ

Can I change my FPL team name?

Yes. You can change your team name any number of times during the season.

What makes a good FPL team name?

A good name is short, easy to read, and built around a player, club, or joke people recognize straight away. If it needs a long explanation, it is probably too obscure.

Are offensive names allowed in Fantasy Premier League?

No. Offensive names are not allowed, and managers can report them to the Premier League.

Final pick

Pick a short pun tied to your favourite Premier League club or your best early-season asset, and keep it within the 20-character limit. The best FPL team names are funny, readable, and easy to remember.