Six Strategies to Dominate in Football.Fun

Success in Football.fun doesn’t just come from picking the most famous names.

As the game economy continues to stabilize and pivot away from pure speculation on player prices on the front page, you will need to prioritize climbing up in tournaments to get consistent results - which in turn means you need to identify players who deliver where it matters: goals, assists, cleansheets, and overall influence on the pitch.

Below is a six-step strategy for building a winning roster, and our own Football.fun tier list consisting of the top 30 players both currently available and to be released on the market soon.

Step 1: Build Around Proven Performers

Most casual players gravitate toward globally recognized stars like Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, and for good reason. These players deliver highlight moments that drive engagement. But true success comes from comparing output across positions and seasons.

Take Mohamed Salah as an example. Over the last five Premier League seasons, he has consistently ranked among the top scorers and creators. Anchoring your roster around proven performers like Salah or Harry Kane, who consistently score and assist goals ensures you're not missing out on the "standard" tournament picks majority of players also hold.

Step 2: Target Tournament Player Differentials

Football.fun is tournament-driven, which means the players who consistently shine in big matches gain the most value for your roster. Especially if the rest of the playerbase undervalues them, this doesn’t always mean the flashiest forward; sometimes it’s the midfielder who dictates play or the defender who pops up with a crucial goal.

Players like Bruno Fernandes, who regularly leads Europe in chances created can provide tournament-winning consistency. Similarly, Scott McTominay remains a differential pick despite being the best player in the Italian league last season, and starting off this season already scoring goals. Rather than chasing hype and popular names alone, focus on players who are most likely to rack up contributions and give you an edge over other competitors in each week.

Step 3: Look Beyond Forwards

Strikers dominate headlines, but successful Football.fun players need to look further back across the pitch.

Goalkeepers and defenders often provide steady returns through clean sheets, saves, and set-piece involvement. They’re also less likely to be rotated compared to attacking options. Reliable defenders and keepers can separate balanced rosters from top-heavy ones that underperform.

Players like Jonathan Tah and Saliba combine defensive stability with the ability to score from set pieces, and thus are clear examples of making the most out of your weekly picks across different positions. 

Step 4: Prioritize Consistency Over Streaks

It’s tempting to chase players coming off a standout match, a fancy bicycle kick goal or a once in a season hattrick; but sustainable results come from those who contribute week after week. A single hat-trick can look great, but tournament points are usually won by steady involvement across fixtures.

Harry Kane is a perfect example: Germany’s leading scorer delivers across an entire season with 47 goals and 11 assists across all competitions rather than relying on purple patches. Choosing players with high floors, not just high ceilings, prevents wasted roster spots and maintains steady returns.

Step 5: Track Form, Fitness, and Availability

This is the slightly more demanding part.

Performance is directly tied to availability, which means injuries and heavy rotations can derail even the best picks. Staying alert to squad updates and matchday fitness reports gives you an edge. 

For example Saka's already picked up a hamstring injury which means he might not play a few weeks for Arsenal, while reports indicate Manchester City is planning to buy PSG's goalkeeper Donarumma which means Trafford (their current goalie) might have to sit on the bench amidst manager rotations.

In theory, you don't need to do this. But if you're truly trying to stay ahead of the curve, monitoring team changes, transfers and injuries can definitely give you an edge over other players.

Step 6: Spot Breakthrough and Emerging Talent

The Football.fun player pool is limited, and will reportedly be capped at around 250 players, which means being early on breakout stars gives you an advantage. Younger or newly transferred players often start undervalued but rise quickly once they establish themselves.

Raphinha, for instance, remains central to Barcelona’s attack despite the attention on Yamal. Similarly, a player like Mohammed Kudus can provide consistent attacking involvement for Tottenham this season, even if he’s not yet seen as a headline name. These emerging performers often outperform expectations and strengthen your depth.

Football.fun Tier List (Top 30+ Players)

This Football.fun tier list is built on a mix of past season performances (goals, assists, clean sheets, saves) and the relative importance of positions in the scoring system.

Forwards dominate with raw goal output, but creative midfielders and defenders who consistently deliver clean sheets (and assist or score a few goals) are equally valuable. Goalkeepers in particular are often overlooked, yet steady performers like Raya and Courtois can be tournament-winning assets thanks to their clean sheet and save potential.

Please note that player injuries, team rotations, and overall form can also affect these standings and overall player results.

S-Tier

• Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Forward
• Kylian Mbappé | PSG | Forward
• Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Forward
• Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | Forward

A-Tier

• Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Forward
• Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | Midfielder
• Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | Midfielder
• Ousmane Dembélé | PSG | Forward
• David Raya | Arsenal | Goalkeeper
• Vitinha | PSG | Midfielder
• Cole Palmer | Chelsea | Forward
• Raphinha | Barcelona | Forward
• Joshua Kimmich | Bayern Munich | Midfielder
• Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | Forward 
• Pedri | Barcelona | Midfielder
• William Saliba | Arsenal | Defender
• Achraf Hakimi | PSG | Defender
• Scott McTominay | Napoli | Midfielder
• Luis Díaz | Bayern Munich | Forward
• Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | Goalkeeper

B-Tier

• Mohammed Kudus | Tottenham | Midfielder
• Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea | Midfielder
• Serhou Guirassy | Borussia Dortmund | Forward
• Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Defender
• Federico Valverde | Real Madrid | Midfielder
• Bryan Mbeumo | Manchester United | Forward
• Alisson Becker | Liverpool | Goalkeeper
• Matheus Cunha | Manchester United | Forward
• Mason Greenwood | Olympique de Marseille | Forward
• Guglielmo Vicario | Tottenham | Goalkeeper
• Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | Forward
• Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | Forward
• Dean Huijsen | Real Madrid | Defender
• Jonathan Tah | Bayern Munich | Defender
• Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | Defender

Building a winning squad in Football.fun isn’t just about chasing the biggest names, it’s about understanding the scoring system, balancing proven performers with emerging talent, and recognizing the value of every position on the pitch.

As the season evolves, player form, injuries, and transfers will shift the meta, so staying updated is key. Keep an eye out for more strategy insights, updated tier lists, and performance breakdowns to make sure your roster always has the edge.