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The Sorare Academy has now been running for three weeks and over 2,500 managers submitted a team for last weekend’s games – were you one of them?

In the last article, we gave you a rundown of the game and how to pick your team. This week, we’ll go a bit deeper into Sorare and share some thoughts on why the Academy is worth your time, as well as taking a brief look at the weekend of football ahead.

What is Sorare?

Sorare is a global Fantasy Football game that blends tournaments with trading, giving managers the chance to own the players in their team. If you ever collected football stickers as a kid, or Pokemon cards, then it’s a little bit like this except that the player ‘cards’ are virtual ones that live on the blockchain.

We’ll dig a little deeper into the blockchain side of things in a future article but rest assured, you don’t really need to know anything about this to play the game. Sorare have made things as easy as possible to get into so you don’t need to be a complete crypto-nerd, you can just enjoy the game – especially by playing in the Academy where you can just jump straight in for free.

You may not have heard of Sorare before we launched the Academy but it’s actually been running since 2018 and has been quietly growing. There are now 178 fully licensed clubs on board and the whole of the Bundesliga will be added later this month. 

In September, Sorare announced that they had raised $680m from investors – the biggest Series B funding round in Europe to date. Impressive stuff. And it shows the tradition of collecting football cards is alive and well, just modernised for the digital age!

How does Sorare compare to FPL?

FPL is the world’s most popular Fantasy Football game. If you enjoy FPL, the chances are you’ll enjoy Sorare and do well at it too. 

How do the two games compare?

Sorare is truly global, giving you the chance to broaden your football knowledge. You can play using familiar players from Europe. But if you want to scout for hidden gems in the Brazillian league, or find the next talented youngster in the Eredivisie, you can do that on Sorare. Their aim is to cover the top 20 leagues in the world and they are already well on their way towards that.

Every week is engaging. We’ve all been there on FPL – the frustration of your team falling apart due to unexpected injuries, rescheduled fixtures and players losing form, and your team is dead in the water by Christmas. Sorare tournaments take place every weekend and midweek so it really doesn’t matter how much you’ve messed up your last team, as every week is a new week and you’ve always got another chance to be in the running for prizes.

Real-world ownership and prizes. The biggest difference is that on Sorare you can buy and own the players you believe in – for life. Not only can you keep using your players year after year but you can take them and use them elsewhere in the Sorare ecosystem (there are various side games, like the Academy). Better still, if you do well enough, you can turn good performances into prizes that can help you to strengthen your team.

Coming up this Gameweek

Think your football knowledge can take down the rest? Enter the Academy this week for free and see if you can win one of the 10 cards on offer. All the instructions are there – just click on the empty slot in your team, then the player you want to pick.

This weekend there are some tasty one-sided looking fixtures across three of the big five leagues that you might want to consider:

  • In the Premier League, Chelsea are up against whipping-boys Norwich City. There aren’t many Chelsea players on Sorare yet but you might want to take a look at Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku or perhaps Kai Havertz if you think the goals are going to flow. Liverpool have a slightly tougher match up away to Man United but it’s still hard to look past Salah given the form he’s in.
  • Sevilla should have enough power to take down Levante in LaLiga. The Sevilla defence has only conceded three goals so far this season – Jules Koundé is a consistent scorer for them and their goalkeeper, Yassine Bono, is pretty reliable too. They have some decent options up front too, like former Spurs player Erik Lamela.
  • Over in France, Lille will fancy their chances against struggling Brest. Jonathan David has the ability to hit high scores, as does Jonathan Bamba – although he’s still finding his feet after returning from injury. 

Don’t forget to set your lineups before the deadline (11am Friday). Good luck with your teams this weekend! 

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Adam @ Football Trader Adam has been scouting for and trading in football games for far too long and for far too many hours. He has a particular interest in the big 5 European Leagues as well as lesser known ones like the Eredivisie, Primeira Liga and even the MLS. Before he managed to somehow make a living by writing about football, he spent ~10 years as a Ministerial adviser and project/risk manager for the UK Government including the Foreign Office and MOD. When not buried in xG spreadsheets he plays too many computer games, lifts heavy things in the gym and attempts to cultivate a handsome beard.

175 Comments Post a Comment
  1. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is the main page UI bugged for anyone else? All the dropdown tabs have popped up at once and are covering half my screen

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not just you, it's the same for everyone unfortunately

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Or was the same for everyone, I should say

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Fixed now

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sidebar still missing, reply button not working either

    3. tokara
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same

  2. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best option

    A) Jota

    B) Semedo

    C) Chilwell -4

    D) Foden -4

  3. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    RMT suggests I should put TAA second on the bench, what the h''' ??

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, that is crazy.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Your defense must be strong

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Alonso, Rudiger, Cancelo, Livramento

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Was gonna do that, but looks like Im forced to play him now 🙁

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        forced to play TAA ? Talk about luxury problems

        1. Joey Tribbiani
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          yep hehe 😀

  4. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone reckon Tuchel may switch to a back four tonight?

    He did mention a formation change.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        So one defensive asset less to pick from. Going to throw a massive spanner in the works picking the right player with only 4 starting, if so.

        Double up on CHE defencr will be completely out of the question.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Finally

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ziyech, Pulisic, CHO back in the game

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Pulisic an injury wating to happen and has been the thorn to see him improving on his early career. What could have been.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No - said before but it’s a personnel issue not a formation one

  5. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    To play:

    1. Saka
    2. Livra
    3. Hwang

    1. ADucksBehind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      As I general rule I always play the more attacking player. So Hwang

    2. tokara
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    4. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    5. mcginnntonic
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      saka injured mate

  6. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Depending on 2 of:
    Alonso
    Cancelo
    Rudiger

    To play feels to risky.
    Alonso to Dias the move?

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      prefer chilwell, bigger upside then dias imo

  7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1450814131817353220

    Saka and Tierney missing from Arsenal training, although Tierney supposedly nothing major

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ooomph

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I've regretted getting Saka pretty much as soon as i got him. Would be nice if he was definitely out to justify a -4 to get Mbuemo in (CR to Rom being the main transfer this week).

  8. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    MID: Grealish, Salah, Raphinha, Gray, Benrahma
    FW: Lukaku, Antonio (Perica)

    Pick A or B:

    A) Grealish + Antonio + Perica --- 4.5 mid (bench) + Toney + Vardy (-4)

    B) Benrahma + Perica --- 4.5 mid (bench) + Toney

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A is tempting but B is probably the sensible option

    4. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  9. vova
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Saka to Mbuemo yay or nay?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yay

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      With FT? Yep.

    3. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

  10. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo to?
    A. Vardy
    B. Son (He is striker in Sky Sports Fantasy)

    Already have Lukaku

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy if I do it

  11. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    a) Benrahma, Ronaldo, Marcal > Mbeumo, Vardy, Cancelo (-4)
    b) Benrahma, Marcal > Mbeumo, Cancelo

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      c) Ronaldo, Marcal > Vardy, Cancelo

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        There's a reason you get paid the big bucks 😉

  12. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Friday Night Football! Can't wait! Let's go Danny booii!

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping him?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Had since the beginning, always something else that pops up.

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          *him

    2. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Danny welbeck?

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Always like him as an option in his price range. Dare I say, he's probably more points a season player than Antonio. And starting to settle into a new side. Looking at him as an option to bring in in GW10.

      1. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        My plan for a couple of weeks has been him to Lukaku this week. Now I'm not sure whether to do Antonio to Lukaku instead?

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I had the same choice, decided to drop Antonio based on fixtures.

          1. Boly Would
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I'm leaning more towards that now. Next 5 fixtures look better, plus West Ham have 4 extra games in that period.

        2. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Plus now I have something to cheer for on Friday...

    4. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes! Get in, Ingsy!!

  13. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    anyone watch west ham's past couple games?

    looking to get rid of benny for mbuemo and wondering if i shoud

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. They didnt look fresh

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Might wait another week as could do well v Spurs defence. He still looks dangerous but just not converting into fpl points last couple of games

  14. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If Alonso plays tonight worth transferring to Chilwell for -4 given could easily haul v Norwich?

    Sanchez
    TAA Alonso Cancelo
    Salah Foden Raphinha Mbeumo Benrahma
    Lukaku (c) Antonio

    Foster Livramento Semedo Scarlett

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is your first sub likely to get more than 4 points?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Livramento might get clean sheet but big ceiling for Chilwell points

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then the -4 needs a start + two returns for Chilwell to justify it

          Are you sure that beats Alonso with Livra backup (or start Livra) + 4 points?

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, that Trent, Chilwell and Cancelo back 3 is looking as delicious as stawberries and cream.

      I am also ready to get in Chilwell for Matip.

  15. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    so if I play Alonso this week I have King/Allan on bench.

    should I do King ---> Toney (-4)

    OR

    Alonso ----> Cancelo/Chilly for -4?

  16. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    To roll or not to roll!

    Bachmann

    Cancelo | TAA | White

    Raph | Salah | Foden | Mbeumo

    Jiminez | Lukaku | Antonio

    Foster - Livramento - Luiz - Veltman

    Was thinking of:

    A. Veltman > Chilwell
    B. Veltman > James

    Depending on Chelsea's game tonight and no injuries etc, make the transfer or save?

    Thanks

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell, also waiting for Chelsea team news though.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you don't plan on using Velt for the next 2 weeks, I'd hold and reassess next week. That being said, squad doesn't have any weak points in it, so may as well upgrade him

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, Brighton fixtures are turning as well.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell

      Also do something about your goal keeper

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        🙂 - Yes keeper next week probably

        Sanchez or Raya?

    4. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  17. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1 FT, 1.7m ITB & open to taking a hit if necessary.

    A) Sanchez > Raya
    B) Reguilon > Cancelo
    C) Benrahma/Sarr > Townsend/Grey/Saka/Mbueno
    D) Ronaldo > Lukaku/Vardy/Jimenez

    Was planning on doing B & D for a hit, but I fear Cancelo might be rotated this week; could opt for Dias instead. Might just do D, but who up top? Thoughts?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      With nothing else to do, I’d consider Ronaldo out. See how United look tonight.

      Part of me thinks he’ll find a way to score against Liverpool

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I have a feeling he'll bag one too. But surely Lukaku outscores him over the next 5/6 weeks

    2. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D. Lukaku's fixtues too good to ignore imo

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This has to be the obvious move. His and Chelsea's scoring form is a bit worrying, but I'd really be kicking myself if I passed on him and he starts hauling. Would kill my OR also. Only thing putting me off is the 'fatigue' situation. If he doesn't play a full 90 tonight, I going with him.

  18. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jimi, Sarr -> Hwang, Son (-4)?

    Exact funds, will surely be priced out

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not keen on Hwang- didn’t have good game at all last week

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He was played out of position because his strike partner/foil was benched. Jim is back immediately

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      meh. Stick

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      not feeling it

  19. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start one (own Guaita unfortunately) ?

    A. Gallagher (NEW)
    B. ASM (cry)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B...

      or flip a coin.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A, just

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      a

  20. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Azpi Christensen Rudiger Chilwell

    Chelsea back four if everyone is fit?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You’d think

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger not been great in a flat back 4 in the past

    3. mcginnntonic
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      james not first choice?

    4. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      but it's usually a back 5

  21. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy or Kane ?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Aubameyang

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy bacause you have cash to spare for upgrades.

    3. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy

  22. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Team is slowly coming together. Just need Ronaldo and Lukaku to start firing.

    Sanchez
    Rudiger • Laporte • Tierney • Samedo • Livramento
    Salah • Raphinha • ESR • Traore • Sarr
    Ronaldo • Lukaku • Gelhardt

    1.6 ITB (for Trent or City mid)

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is that Gelhardt of Rivia?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I really need to play The Witcher. Have had a few mentions whenever I post my 4.5m Leeds striker (he must get it all the time!)

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I appreciate the interpuncts.

  23. Sjaak
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to get rid of first: Jota or Greenwood?

    1. Maverick 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think Jota looks more threatening but may play less minutes.

      Had both and sold Greenwood first.

    3. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jota

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      greenwood ... closely followed by jota

  24. Maverick 11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gallagher> Mbeumo this week or wait a week?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely wait

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait

    3. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait

  25. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Go well Steve Bruce ! You did an admirable job under very difficult circumstances .

  26. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Worth keeping Antonio?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, the others in his price range do not really offer much more.

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. The only games I don't like are city and Chelsea

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I won't have him for GWs 11 to 15. Next time I'll think of losing him when fit is DGW season, maybe

      Except if West Ham properly implodes or he becomes horrible in both stats and the eye test, of course. He's not anywhere near there for me atm

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      for next few and monitor.

  27. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    There has been a critical error on this website.

  28. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will foden start this weekend?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He came off early, so yes I'd say so.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      50/50 ... coming off early/playing 90 mins/missing out previous game/having a shocker/scoring a hatrick ..... all mean nothing in the mind bending world that is pep roulette

  29. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play Livramento (Burnley Home) or Tierney (Villa Home)

    First to 5 votes wins.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      livro

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        livra x 3 .... there you go .... 5

  30. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Really nice words from Saint Maximin regarding Steve Bruce, says a lot about the man….

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yea, respect

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah top guy

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A true Saint