Gaffa XI is a free English top-flight draft game where you name an all-time XI from players across every era since 1992-93. Once your side is named, you can see how it stacks up against every other gaffer's XI.

How do you play Gaffa XI?

Spin the wheel to land on a real English top-flight club and season, draft a player from that squad into your formation, and repeat until all eleven shirts are handed out.

Is Gaffa XI free to play?

Yes. Gaffa XI is completely free. No ads in your face, no pay-to-win, just a bit of fun for the terraces.

A retro gaffer in a sheepskin coat stands on the touchline in front of a tactics board, supporters silhouetted in the stands — Gaffa XI, est. 1992.

What is Gaffa XI?

Gaffa XI is a free English top-flight draft game and squad builder where you name an all-time XI from thousands of player seasons spanning every campaign from 1992-93 to today.

Spin the wheel to land on a real English top-flight club and season, draft a player from that squad, and build your side one position at a time. Mix the modern superstars with the cult heroes and top-flight legends from the 90s, 2000s, 2010s and beyond to name your ultimate XI.

Once your side is named, take 'em out for a full 38-match top-flight campaign and see how far they go. Can you lift the title? Can you go the season unbeaten? Can you win the lot · 38 played, 38 won?

Gaffa XI turns top-flight history into a kickabout for the pub · for the debates, the what-ifs, and finding out just how strong your dream side really is.

How to play

Spin the wheel

Every spin lands on a real English top-flight club from a specific season.

Draft your man

Pick a player from that squad and slot him into your formation.

Name your XI

Repeat until every shirt from 1 to 11 is handed out to top-flight talent.

Take 'em out

Run a full 38-match top-flight season and see if your side has the legs for it.

Top the table

See your rating, share it with your mates, and chase the top of the league.

Popular challenges

▸ Go the full 38-match season unbeaten
▸ Win the lot · 38 played, 38 won
▸ Lift the league title
▸ Name an all-time XI with a man from every decade
▸ Build a modern-era side (2016 onwards)
▸ One-club-only XI · no transfers, no excuses
▸ Cult heroes only · no Ballon d'Or winners allowed
▸ Hard Mode with ratings hidden · gaffer's instinct only
▸ Top your mates in a private league

Frequently asked questions

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Gaffa XI is an independent, fan-made game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, licensed by, or otherwise associated with any football club, competition, league, governing body, organisation, game publisher, or ratings provider. All club names, player names, ratings, statistics and season data are used for informational, descriptive and editorial purposes only. No official logos, crests, player images, likenesses or other official branding are used. All trademarks, trade names and other intellectual property rights remain the property of their respective owners.

Est. MMXXIV · For the love of the game