12th man (football) 12th man (football) The 12th man or 12th player is a term for fans of teams in eleven-a-side sports games, particularly association football (soccer) or American football. As most football leagues allow a maximum of eleven players per team on the playing field at a time, referring to a team's fans as the 12th man implies that they have a potentially helpful role in the game. Infrequently, the term has referred to individuals having a notable connection to their football team. In Canadian football, 12 players are usually on the field at one time and the term 13th man is
American Football Federation of the Philippines that have full-time jobs and are winners on and off the field. American Football Federation of the Philippines AFFP (also known as American Football Federation of the Philippines) is a non-profit organization in the Philippines founded on October 2011. Its first pioneering team member, Philippine Punishers, was composed of Filipinos, Fil-Americans, and expatriates. The Philippine Punishers started with about 15 players headed by Coach Tim Beasley. After months of physically and mentally intensive practice, the team has grown to a strong 60 dedicated athletes eager to represent their country and their sport. When the team was founded, the Philippine Punishers