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Footballer of the Year

You're a 17-year-old apprentice in the 4th Division with only £5,000 and 10 goals to your name. Have you got what it takes to cope with the trauma of transfer deals, injuries and other match day problems…

31 December 1986

Footballer of the Year is a sport developed by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., released 31 December 1986 on Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit and BBC Microcomputer System.

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What Footballer of the Year is

Footballer of the Year is a sport game developed by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd. and released in 1986. It is available on Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, BBC Microcomputer System, Commodore 16, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You're a 17-year-old apprentice in the 4th Division with only £5,000 and 10 goals to your name. Have you got what it takes to cope with the trauma of transfer deals, injuries and other match day problems, while displaying skill and professionalism in matches throughout Europe. Rise through the divisions, out-classing rivals on the way to prove you are the best and gain the highest accolade... FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR!
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What it launched against

Footballer of the Year launched on 31 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Leaderboard.

Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Leaderboard.

Quick answers

Footballer of the Year — frequently asked questions

When did Footballer of the Year come out?
Footballer of the Year was released on 31 December 1986 for Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, BBC Microcomputer System, Commodore 16, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX and ZX Spectrum.

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