Just eight games into the Premier League season, yet another international break has been thrust onto us. Two weeks of no top-flight action, of no Bellingham goals for Real Madrid, of VAR drama…
You may be wondering, ‘What am I going to do with myself?’ and this is a perfectly valid question. But don’t worry, 365Scores, like always, has you covered. Here are 8 fun football games that you can play on your mobile or computer which will keep you occupied and entertained during the international break.
8. Jumpers for Goalposts
Jumpers for Goalposts is a classic when it comes to online football games. Unlike most football games this one is all-encompassing. The aim is to become the world’s best striker. You use your skills to win matches and progress through the championships until you win them all and also, you can become a full-fledged star with a lovely house and an awesome car.
You can play in leagues in England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France, and more.
Be warned, this game can be very addictive!
7. Missing X11
For all the trivia fans, here’s one for you. Missing X11 updates daily, giving players a blank template of a team from a certain match.
The player’s task? Guess which eleven players fill in the gaps. It is a fun challenge and enjoyable to challenge your friends to a race of who can complete it faster, if at all!
Play here.
6. Half-Time Orange Guessing Game
This one is for the real football know-it-alls. In this game, you have to work out which mystery player has played with all four of the players displayed on the screen at some point in their career at club level.
The levels start off easy. In Level One you are shown Ramos, Varane, Rooney and Pique. The player being looked for is Ronaldo as he has played with each of them at some point in his career. Simple enough, right? Well, by the time you reach Level 25, you are having to link Bentancur, Darmian, Nainggolan and Tolisso. By the time you make it to 100, don’t even get me started. If anyone does get 100 however, you must be the most knowledgeable fan out there.
Play here.
5. Football Heads
Wow, what a game. Football Heads is a quirky, arcade-style football game where players control oversized (which is an understatement) heads of famous football players. It offers fast-paced, two-player matches where the goal is to score goals while navigating various extravagant and exciting power-ups and obstacles.
The exaggerated characters and amusing gameplay make it a unique and enjoyable experience.
Play here.
4. Who Are Ya?
A niche one this, but a fun one. You are shown a blurry picture of a random player and you have to guess who it is. Each time you guess wrong, you are given a clue. If you don’t get it before eight guesses, you lose. It is a simple game but it is thoroughly enjoyable. Give it a try!
Play here.
3. Football Tic-Tac-Toe
It really is what it says on the tin, Football Tic-Tac-Toe is a variation of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game, but with a football theme. Two players take turns placing their team’s symbols on a grid, aiming to form a line of three symbols in a row, column, or diagonal.
It combines the simplicity of Tic-Tac-Toe with a football twist. It’s a great way to pass the time, challenge friends, and enjoy a football-themed game without the complexities of management or simulation.
Again, this is one for the trivia fans who enjoy the competitive side.
Play here.
2. New Star Soccer (mobile game)
Like Jumpers for Goalposts but better, New Star Soccer is a game that combines gameplay with life simulation. Players create and control a football player’s career, making decisions on and off the field, such as training, personal relationships, and finance. The all-encompassing nature make it a classic and hours can pass on this game before you even know it.
1. Football Manager
This is the ultimate football game, no two ways about it. If you want to spend the next two weeks isolated away from your family, lying in bed all day, this is the game for you. It’s that addictive.
Choose your team and ignite your managerial career as you deal with the difficulties of managing a team and maintaining support. You may start your journey with Everton in 2023 and a week later, you’ve made turned Osasuna into Champions League finalists and won the World Cup with Ireland. The possibilities are endless, I can’t recommend it enough.
Here’s to a swift (and now enjoyable) international break. Happy playing!
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter
