Free · 1 or 2 players · Euro 2020 edition
Football Masters: one screen, two players, one supershot each
Football Masters is a 2D one-on-one soccer game by Madpuffers, the studio behind Basketball Stars and Moto X3M, in which big-headed players jump, slide and kick on a single-screen pitch with raised goals. The version embedded here is titled Football Masters Euro 2020. A match runs until the clock at the top counts up to 90; the higher score wins, and a draw goes to overtime. Every player has a supershot, and different players carry different ones. The main menu offers 1 PLAYER (with a Tournament and a Friendly Match), 2 PLAYERS for two people on one keyboard, and QUICK MATCH with randomly picked players. Head the Ball and Goal Skibidi Goal on What Games Play are also head-to-head soccer games; Football Masters is the one with a per-player special shot, a slide that stuns, and a local two-player mode listed on its front screen.
Quick facts
- Developer: Madpuffers
- Genre: 2D 1v1 big-head soccer, side view
- Modes: 1 player (tournament or friendly), 2 players, quick match
- Match length: clock counts up to 90; overtime on a draw
- Multiplayer: local only, two players sharing one keyboard
- Layout: landscape pitch in an 800 × 600 embed
How to play Football Masters
You control one player on a small pitch. The ball drops in at the start and play is continuous; bump, kick and slide your way to more goals than your opponent before the clock reaches 90.
- 1
Pick a mode
Choose 1 PLAYER for a Tournament or Friendly Match against the computer, 2 PLAYERS to face a friend, or QUICK MATCH for random players.
- 2
Choose your player
On the player select screen, compare looks and supershots. Poki's listing names two special abilities: the thundershot and the teleport.
- 3
Play the ball
Move and jump to reach the ball, kick to shoot, and slide into your opponent to stun them and take possession.
- 4
Fire the supershot
Press K, or Z as player two, to use it. Its icon sits in a bottom corner of the screen.
Controls
Keyboard
- Player one per GamePix: A and D to move, W to jump, S to slide
- Player one kicks with L and fires the supershot with K
- Player two per GamePix: arrow keys to move, jump (↑) and slide (↓)
- Player two kicks with X and uses Z for the supershot
Phone & tablet
- GamePix and Poki both list Football Masters for mobile browsers
- The pitch is laid out in landscape, so turn the device sideways
- Two-player mode needs a shared keyboard, so it is a desktop feature
What sets Football Masters apart
A supershot per player
Each selectable player has a special shot, and they differ from player to player, so your pick changes how you score.
Two players, one keyboard
2 PLAYERS mode splits the keys between two people at the same computer. GamePix notes that multiplayer is local only.
Euro 2020 tournament
The embedded edition carries a Euro 2020 banner, and the 1 PLAYER menu includes a Tournament next to the Friendly Match.
Slide to stun
The slide is not just a dodge: it can stun the opponent and knock the ball free, which is the main defensive move.
Tips for Football Masters
- Do not charge every loose ball. GamePix's guide says clashing for the ball often backfires; if your opponent gets there first, drop back.
- Defend, then counter. Letting the opponent come to you and winning the ball back is safer than a head-on challenge.
- Time the slide. A slide that connects stuns the other player; one that misses leaves your goal open.
- Save the supershot for a clear look. Fire it when nothing stands between the ball and the goal instead of into a defender.
- Watch the clock at the top. When it nears 90 with you ahead, keeping the ball away matters more than another shot.
Who is Football Masters for?
Two people at one computer
The local two-player mode is on the front screen and needs no second device.
Basketball Stars players
Poki lists Football Masters as part of the same series, made by the same studio.
Anyone who wants short matches
Each match ends when the clock counts to 90, unless a draw sends it to overtime.
Goals, the 90 clock and overtime
The score is shown at the bottom of the screen, and the supershot icons sit in the opposite bottom corners. The timer at the top counts up to 90; when it gets there, whoever has more goals wins. If the score is level, the match goes into overtime to find a winner. In the Tournament, winning moves you through the rounds toward the final, according to Poki's description.
Frequently asked questions
What is Football Masters?+
Football Masters is a 2D one-on-one soccer game by Madpuffers with big-headed players, supershots and a local two-player mode. The version here is the Euro 2020 edition.
What are the controls for Football Masters?+
GamePix lists player one on W, A, S, D with L to kick and K for the supershot, and player two on the arrow keys with X to kick and Z for the supershot. Poki's page describes the same keys as either set working for movement, shooting and the special move.
Can I play Football Masters with a friend?+
Yes, but only on the same keyboard. The 2 PLAYERS option on the main menu is local multiplayer; there is no online play.
How long is a match in Football Masters?+
A match lasts until the clock at the top counts up to 90. A draw at that point sends the game into overtime.
What does the slide do in Football Masters?+
The slide can stun your opponent and take the ball from them. It is triggered with S for player one and the down arrow for player two.
Privacy
Football Masters is provided by GamePix and embedded on this page in a frame. Ads shown in or around the game are GamePix's, placed and managed by them rather than by What Games Play. Playing does not require an account.
Kick off against a friend or the CPU
Choose 1 PLAYER, 2 PLAYERS or QUICK MATCH and play to the 90 clock.
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