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Usually players are selected from one specific division in a particular country, although there are many variations.
Fantasy Football has evolved in recent years from a simple recreational activity into a big business industry due to the Internet .


TYPICAL RULES

(Note that different fantasy soccer sites have different scoring rules.)

The participant chooses 11 players typically containing:- 1 Goalkeeper , 4 Defenders , 4 Midfielder s and 2 Striker s. There are often limits on selection criteria and the 11 players must come within a set budget. Some games have a squad based system where you decide which 11 players to play for each set of games.

Points are then gained or deducted depending on players performances.

Positive
  • +2 pts for full appearances (on the pitch for the entire game)

  • +1 pt for part appearances (subbed on or off)

  • +3 pts for a Key Contribution (playing a significant part in setting up a goal)

  • +5 pts for scoring a goal (including Penalty shootouts)

    • Goalkeepers and defenders only:

  • +4 pts for a full match clean sheet

  • +2 pts for a part clean sheet (not conceding a goal during a part appearance)

  • +5 pts for a penalty save (goalkeepers only, including penalty shootouts)


Negative
  • -5 pts for missing a penalty (including penalty shootouts)

  • -2 pts for an own goal

    • Goalkeepers and defenders only:

  • -1 pt per goal conceded (not including shootouts)

  • -5 pts for being sent off

  • -2 pts for being booked


There are hundreds of fantasy soccer websites, free and pay to play.

Fantasy football leagues have also been run for American Football .


SEE ALSO

Fantasy Sports


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