How do I play Footballer of the Year online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Footballer of the Year in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Footballer of the Year?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Footballer of the Year?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Footballer of the Year?

Footballer of the Year was developed by Christian P. Shrigley in 1986 and published by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd..

Footballer of the Year – Retro C64 Football/Soccer (Arcade) Game • Play Free in Browser

Game Information

Footballer of the Year

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.

Genre: Football/Soccer (Arcade)

Developer: Christian P. Shrigley

Year: 1986

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 59 Times

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About Footballer of the Year

Footballer of the Year is a football/soccer (arcade) game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1986. The game was developed by Christian P. Shrigley and published by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd..

Now you can play Footballer of the Year online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Footballer of the Year

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Footballer of the Year directly in your browser. This Football/Soccer (Arcade) game from 1986 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond