Rivals is a football manager with real players. You're the coach and the chairman: build the squad, pick the tactics and lead your club to trophies against live opponents.
Club
- 🛡️Your clubName, colours, crest and kits — all customisable.
- ⚽Real players20,000 footballers from 23 European leagues with photos and attributes.
- ⭐Stars & legendsPlayers rated 75+ — for money and boots.
- 📈TrainingMatch experience turns into attributes. Talent sets the ceiling.
- 🧑🏫StaffA coach, a goalkeeping coach and a physio boost your team.
- 🎂CareersEveryone joins at 18. A game year is 28 days; players retire at 40.
Match
- 📺Live match10 real minutes: goals, chances and xG as it happens.
- 🧩Shapes & mentality12 formations and 5 mentalities. Every shape has awkward opponents — find them yourself.
- ⏸️Half-timeA minute between halves to change shape, mentality and make subs.
- 🔋FatigueTired players are weaker. Rotation wins a long season.
- 📍PositionsOut of position, a player loses 10% to 40% of his strength.
- 🎲The ball is roundStronger doesn't mean winning. The underdog can park the bus.
Competitions
- 🏆LeagueDivisions with promotion and relegation, rounds on a schedule.
- ⚡CupsA new cup every 30 minutes — it starts once 16 clubs join.
- 💜Rivals & national cupsBig scheduled cups with a travelling trophy.
- 🌍European cupsChampions League, Europa League, Conference League and the Super Cup.
- 🤝FriendliesChallenge any manager to a match outside the standings.
- 🏅Monthly awardsGolden Ball, Boot and Glove for the month's best players.
Economy
- 💶MoneyTickets, prizes and player sales. Spend it on transfers, the stadium and staff.
- 🥾BootsPremium currency: for logging in, trophies and friends. Spend on fitness, XP and stars.
- 🔁TransfersFree agents, offers to managers and auctions.
- 🏟️StadiumMore seats — more fans and bigger gates.
- 🎯BetsPredictions on real matches — boots only.
- 🎁FriendsInvite a friend with your link — boots for both of you.
Fair play
- 👤One person — one clubSecond accounts for moving players and money are banned.
- ⏳DealsWith managers after 3 days and 5 matches, within a fair price range.
- 📧Confirmed emailNeeded for chat, deals and friend bonuses.
Details and numbers are in the hints right inside the game.