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Guess today's player

One mystery footballer a day. Six guesses to find out who it is: every miss unlocks a new clue, and every guess shows what it has in common with the mystery player.

Puzzle of 14 October 2026

Guess the player #2

Guess 1 of 6

Clues

  1. 1Position: Defender · continent: Europe
  2. 2Revealed if your next guess is wrong
  3. 4 more clues to unlock

Type at least 2 letters, then pick a player from the list.

How to read the tiles?
  • Green: same as the mystery player.
  • Yellow: close (same continent, a club in common, or age within two years).
  • Grey: different. Dotted: unknown.
  • Arrow ↑: the mystery player is older; ↓: younger.

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Signed in, every puzzle you solve gives you 20 in-game coins and counts towards your daily card-game streak.

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It was David Villa.

Vissel Kobe · J1 League · 1981

How to play

  1. Every day at midnight (UTC), a new mystery footballer, the same for everyone.
  2. Type a player's name and pick them from the list: you have six guesses.
  3. Each guess compares your player with the mystery one: nationality, position, age, league and last club, in green (same), yellow (close) or grey (different).
  4. The first clue (position and continent) is given straight away; every missed guess reveals a new one, up to the initials.
  5. Signed in, a solved puzzle gives 20 in-game coins and counts as a day of your streak. Share your grid without spoiling anything!

Frequently asked questions

When does the mystery player change?
Every day at midnight UTC, at the same moment for everyone. The countdown under the game shows the time left before the next puzzle.
Who are the players to guess?
Some of the most followed footballers, current stars or legends, whose careers are well documented. The same player doesn't come back for a year.
What do the colours mean?
Green: same as the mystery player. Yellow: close (same continent, a club in common in their career, age within two years). Grey: different.
Do I need an account to play?
No, the game is free and open to everyone: your game is kept in your browser. With an account, it's saved, and a solved puzzle gives 20 in-game coins and counts towards your streak.
Can I replay past puzzles?
Yes, every past puzzle stays playable in the archive, with no coins and no streak. Their answers are hidden under “Show the answer”.