diff --git a/Assets/Tutorials/NetworkVariables/Scripts/TeamPlayer.cs b/Assets/Tutorials/NetworkVariables/Scripts/TeamPlayer.cs
index 59baa80..ddd31bb 100644
--- a/Assets/Tutorials/NetworkVariables/Scripts/TeamPlayer.cs
+++ b/Assets/Tutorials/NetworkVariables/Scripts/TeamPlayer.cs
@@ -21,7 +21,13 @@ public void SetTeamServerRpc(byte newTeamIndex)
             // Update the teamIndex NetworkVariable
             teamIndex.Value = newTeamIndex;
         }
-
+        
+        private void Start()
+        {
+            // Apply already connected teams for late joined clients
+            OnTeamChanged(0,teamIndex.Value);
+        }
+    
         private void OnEnable()
         {
             // Start listening for the team index being updated