Many in the footballing world have heard of the new proposed "6+5 rule."

The 6+5 rule means that at the beginning of a match, the starting lineup of both teams must consist of at least six players who can play for the national team of the club's country.

However, out of the three subs allowed to be fielded, there is no limit to the number of foreign subs a team can field; and there is no limit to the number of players with contracts with the club.

Starting in the 2010-11 season, clubs must field at least four players who may represent the country of the club. The next season, they must field five players; and the following season it will be increased to a third and final time to six, meaning at the start of the 2012-2013 season, the full 6+5 rule will be implemented.

The purpose of this rule is to protect the national identity of the clubs, level the playing field a bit, and to lower the spending on high cost internationals (like Real Madrid and Manchester City have been doing).

Now whether you agree on the rule or not won't matter, because odds are the plan will probably be carried out.

But what would happen to the big name clubs if the full rule were implemented immediately?

Would any of the teams have to switch there lineups around? And would their results differ from their previous form?

For this article I will assume that all players are healthy to reduce complications. Let's check it out.

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