Trading cards are items that trigger one-off events in the game. They give you advantages in training, matches, player development, and club management. You will start collecting them from your very first booster pack, and they become a useful tool throughout the entire game.
Open your card collection at any time using the card deck shortcut on the left edge of the screen, or via Cards → Card Deck in the main menu.
Every card has a rarity level that determines how powerful it is and how often it appears in booster packs:
Rarity | Drop Rate in Standard Packs |
Common | ~4 per 7-card pack on average |
Uncommon | ~2 per 7-card pack on average |
Rare | ~1 per 7-card pack on average |
Ultra-Rare | Occasional — replaces the rare slot |
The main source. You can buy standard booster packs (7 random cards each) or special themed packs (when offered) focused on specific aspects of the game. Buying 3 or 5 standard packs at once gives a discount. Special packs and one-off items like Plus Staff coupons and building upgrades are also sold here (available only occasionally, most of them once a season)
The player-driven marketplace. Search for any specific card and buy it instantly or via auction. You can also sell cards you do not need; a 15% listing fee applies (minimum 2 GU STARS), and listings run for 72 hours. Cards from free promo packs and special cards cannot be sold at the bazaar.
A daily mini-game where you attempt a shootout to win a card that you select in the dropdown. You are required to use a goalwall coupon or 5 cards for each attempt.
Purchasable scratch cards that reveal a guaranteed prize. The main prize tier can include loan player coupons and sometimes special cards. One free scratch card per day and club
Played into your daily training slot to add an extra training benefit that day. These are the cards you will use most often. Click the Carddeck on the left in your game account and select the Training tab (green)
Card | Effect |
Relaxation (common/uncommon/rare) | Increases energy of the entire squad by 2 / 4 / 6 points |
Mental Training (common/uncommon/rare) | Increases form of the entire squad by 2 / 4 / 6 points |
Endurance Training (common/uncommon/rare) | Increases endurance of the entire squad by 2 / 4 / 6 points |
Combo Training (rare) | Boosts form, energy, and endurance each by +2 in a single card |
Pressing / Counter-attack / Powerplay etc. | Adds one extra training unit toward that specific tactic |
Team Spirit (Special) | Raises team spirit by 25 points instantly |
Special tactic cards (Defensive Fortress, Wing Dominance etc.) | Adds a training unit for that special tactic; only available via special offers |
Played during a match; either pre-loaded in the formation screen or dropped into the live ticker up to 50 minutes after kick-off. They take effect at the start of the second half. Click the Carddeck on the left in your game account and select the Action tab (red)
Card | Effect |
Encourage (common) | Raises team effort by 25% (max 150% total) |
Encourage (uncommon) | Raises team effort by 50% (max 150% total) |
Take It Slow (common) | Reduces energy consumption by 50% in the second half |
Full Attack (rare) | More chances created; higher counterattack risk |
Full Defence (uncommon) | Fewer opponent chances — and fewer of your own too |
Play for Free Kicks (rare) | More free kicks won; increased yellow card risk |
Get Penalties (ultra-rare) | Team tries to win penalties; very high yellow card risk |
Midfield Control (rare) | Team focuses on midfield sectors 4, 5, 6; risk of gaps elsewhere |
Applied directly to one player. These cover a wide range of individual boosts from energy top-ups to contract extensions.
Card | What It Does |
Extra Energy (uncommon/rare) | Instantly adds 5 or 8 energy to one player |
Increase Form (uncommon) | Raises one player's form by 2 |
Cross-Country Running (common) | Raises one player's endurance by 5 |
Vitamin Shot (uncommon) | Makes a bruised player fit for 3 days — can play in upcoming match |
Rehab (common) | Shortens an injury by 1 day |
Instant Heal (Special) | Instantly fully heals an injured player (max 2 per club per season) |
Long-Term Commitment (rare) | Extends a player's contract to 40 weeks |
Silent Support / Pep Talk / Confidence Boost | Raises one player's morale by +2 / +4 / +6 |
Instant Morale (Special) | Raises morale by +25 instantly (max 2 per player, 6 per club per season) |
Talent Slot (uncommon/rare/ultra-rare) | Opens an additional talent slot for one player |
Improve Talent (uncommon/rare/ultra-rare) | Fills a talent slot with +1 / +2 / +4 training points |
Switch Position (rare) | Instantly changes a player's position with no penalty |
Fountain of Youth (Special) | Player feels 1 year younger (must be 21+; max 2 per season) |
Fountain of Youth Gold (Special) | Player feels 3 years younger (must be 24+; max 2 per season) |
Youth Scout (common/rare/ultra-rare) | Reveals a youth player's average strength (at least 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4) |
Coupons unlock premium features or give one-off club benefits. Most are only available through special offers or events.
Coupon | What It Unlocks |
Loan Player | Signs a loan player for 18 weeks, slightly stronger than your best player (max strength 10.0) |
Elite Loan Player | Signs a loan player for 24 weeks at strength 10.0; also gives +0.5 XP/week to all your players |
Bonus Payment (500k / 1M / 5M / 15M) | Direct cash injection to your club balance |
Worker | Cuts current construction or repair time in half |
Practice Match | Free challenge for a practice match (saves 150 GU STARS) |
Plus Staff | New staff member with motivation locked at 100 for 90 days |
United Cup / League / Tournament / 1on1 | Free participation or creation of a United competition |
Building GU STARS (200 / 1000) | Discount on a STARS-priced building |
Some cards have per-season limits. The card deck shows greyed-out cards you already own but can no longer use this season; this is normal. Limits reset at the start of each new season.
Use Relaxation and Combo Training cards when player energy is getting low, cheaper and faster than waiting for your physio.
Save Encourage cards for cup ties and critical league matches, not routine games.
A Vitamin Shot on a key bruised player before a big match is often worth more than any other card you could play.
Sell duplicate or unwanted cards on the bazaar rather than letting them sit unused in your deck.
Visit the Scratch cards section and scratch the daily free scratch card; it costs nothing and adds up over a season.
