How do I play Guess the Football Player?

Clues are revealed one at a time: nationality, position, age bracket, and career highlights. You have up to 8 guesses to identify the mystery footballer.

How is Guess the Football Player scored?

Score = max(20, 100 − 12 × (guesses used − 1)). A first-guess solve earns 100 points.

When does a new Guess the Football Player puzzle start?

A new player puzzle publishes daily at midnight UTC.

Is Guess the Football Player free to play?

Yes. Guess the Football Player is completely free. Play as a guest right away, or sign in with a magic link to save your streak and appear on the leaderboard.

Guess the Football Player

Identify a footballer from progressive clues in up to 8 guesses.

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Rules

Quick facts

Data scope: Guess the Football Player uses the full Daily Football Games player and club data set.
Scoring: Score = max(20, 100 − 12 × (guesses used − 1)). A first-guess solve earns 100 points.
Reset time: A new player puzzle publishes daily at midnight UTC.
Answer validation: Type a player name using autocomplete. Only the exact target player is accepted.

Play by League

Premier League La Liga Champions League Serie A World Cup

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play Guess the Football Player?: Clues are revealed one at a time: nationality, position, age bracket, and career highlights. You have up to 8 guesses to identify the mystery footballer.
How is Guess the Football Player scored?: Score = max(20, 100 − 12 × (guesses used − 1)). A first-guess solve earns 100 points.
When does a new Guess the Football Player puzzle start?: A new player puzzle publishes daily at midnight UTC.
Is Guess the Football Player free to play?: Yes. Guess the Football Player is completely free. Play as a guest right away, or sign in with a magic link to save your streak and appear on the leaderboard.

Guess the Football Player is a daily football guessing game built on real career metadata. Each puzzle selects a player with enough public data to support fair progressive clues that gradually narrow the field. The scoring formula rewards solving in fewer guesses: a first-guess solve earns 100 points, while using all eight still earns 20 if correct. Players are never repeated within 60 days, and ultra-obscure global answers are excluded to keep the game fair and enjoyable for all skill levels. Available in global scope and filtered by Premier League, La Liga, Champions League, Serie A, and World Cup. New puzzles drop at midnight UTC every day. Build your streak and see how you rank on the leaderboard.