Many sports games require yearly launches to keep up with real players changing teams between each season. Football is one of the most popular sports in this genre and it is no surprise that football fans would like to see their favourite players perform just as well in each game release as they would in real life. Alternatively, fictitious characters are thrown into the mix in these games for a bit of fun and diversity too. These 10 best football games for mobile may not have the graphics of gaming consoles, but they more than makeup for it with the most intuitive mechanics and accessibility for Androids.

Best virtual football games for android 

Final Kick 2020

Starting with a short, but incredibly fun take on football on mobile, Final Kick 2020 has cleverly adopted a portion of the entire gameplay of a traditional football game and placed more emphasis on the fast-paced penalty section. On mobile, this makes sense as most people who whip out the app usually aim to squeeze in mere minutes of gameplay rather than committing to a full match. The penalty angle ensures that football can be kept short, but still captures the essence of the sport under 10 minutes.

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Head Soccer La Liga 2020

If you’re a fan of the Spanish league in particular, this game is more than enough to keep you occupied for awhile. The most updated version of Head Soccer La Liga is filled to the brim with the most recent player rotations, teams and leagues game modes. Like many other titles in the genre, this game comes with two-player and single player compatibility, along with balanced player stats and a decent upgrade mechanic to manage said stats.

Dream League Soccer

Dream League Soccer is possibly one of the most content-rich additions to the mobile football game market right now. You could either bring out the manager in you and craft a team of your choosing with the resources you have, or even use the team you’ve built in an actual game. 

Getting the most of this game would mean that each mobile player would have to be creative enough to know the players on rotation this season and mix & match accordingly. The title may be a little intimidating for more casual audiences who aren’t looking for too much packed into their game.

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Fifa Soccer

The poster child for the entire genre, Fifa has been the face of the entire football gaming industry for years, so it would only make sense that they kept with the times and went mobile. Popular for its online leagues, impressive graphics and consistently new mechanics sprinkled in with every season, this title doesn’t look like it is going to lose to competing football titles anytime soon. Mechanics, game modes and graphics have all improved drastically in every iteration and is well worth the time for any football fan.

Rumble Stars

Unlike many other titles on this list, Rumble Stars is purely meant to be a whacky, cartoon-y take on football. Using animals, bright colours and special abilities, the game’s light hearted demeanor comes packed with playful customisation options, character choices and various game modes. Ranked is front and center for avid players of the game, while casual online options are also available for gamers who only want to play for a few minutes.

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Score! Hero

With tiny elements of RPG in this title, Score Hero puts you, the player in the position as an upstart in the world of football, guiding you to make a name for yourself in the scene. Rather than playing an entire team and winning at the beginning, your character will be fit into certain parts of the game, be it in the substitution period, or during a free kick - allowing you to beat challenges set for you by the game within that period. Slowly, players will control more than just their avatar and manage the entire team with tougher challenges ahead.

Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars approaches the world of football through top-down visuals that use disk-like avatars to represent your team rather than using real-life player models. The simplistic nature of this portrayal of football is perfect for the mobile platform and configures itself rather nicely on the small screen. With less players per team to manage and a vibrant aesthetic, players can focus on their gameplay without worrying about the complexities of stats and players. Definitely a top recommendation for casual gamers.

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Mobile Soccer League

Another title designed for the mobile platform, the name of this game can easily be missed but its visuals is truly something unique. Possibly one of the most cartoon-y in appearances, Mobile Soccer League is a light-hearted take on real life football - allowing players to jungle between different leagues and championship years. Its camera also zooms in on the models more than other titles: that, coupled with its animation makes this an eye-catching game that children would enjoy.

Soccer Hero - RPG Football Manager

This game steers away from traditional football in terms of gameplay and puts the limelight on the animated flare you’d commonly find in shows. Taking on the same model of managing and playing a team; the game spoils players with dramatic cutscenes, special moves and entertaining characters who have specialisations of their own. The game primarily dwells on special abilities and unconventional gameplay, while maintaining the need for players to have an aptitude for tactical prowess.

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Flick Shoot

This game takes the simplicity of Final Kick and applies it to free kicks instead. Although niche, those with a desire to hone their aiming and trajectory skills will find much joy in this mode of football. Targets are placed at the goal, and players are tasked to hit those targets from a variety of ranges. The score system of this model makes it extremely easy to compete with friends online without making things too competitive or complicated. As the same suggests, Flick Shoot has a control system designed for the mobile platform exclusively and aims to give players a challenge without being a mechanical chore.

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