Football IQ
A free football IQ test and decision-making game for children aged 8 to 16.
Five real match moments. Decide in six seconds. See the best choice and why. No account, no download.
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Play without signing up →What the game practises
Football IQ is how well a player reads the game and chooses what to do. Coaches also call it decision-making, game awareness or game vision. It is hard to practise at home because it needs a match around you. This game puts the match on a screen.
Look around before the ball arrives. In blind mode the players disappear at the decision, so your child has to remember where everyone was.
Pass, run, shoot or hold it. Each scene has one best option, a safe option and a wrong one, and the game explains the difference.
Six to ten seconds to decide, like a real match. Faster good decisions score more.
- 40 match moments across five positions: centre-back, central midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger and striker.
- The 60-second test: five scenes from five positions, then a Football IQ rating and a shareable card.
- Daily challenge: three new scenes a day, one try.
- Squad boards: a private team leaderboard shared by link. First names only.
- Free. Works in a phone browser. No account or email. Leaderboards use a nickname only.
How the football game works
Watch the players.
Pick a position. Watch a short scene on the pitch. Look at your teammates and the other team.
Choose what to do.
Choose an action before the timer runs out. The game shows what happens next.
Read the explanation.
The game explains the answer. Talk about it with your child, then try another question.
The game uses simple football examples. Its score does not measure your child’s ability or chances of joining an academy.
Questions parents ask
What is football IQ?
Football IQ (called soccer IQ in the US) is how well a player reads the game and chooses what to do: where to look before the ball arrives, when to pass, run, shoot or hold it, and how fast they decide. Coaches often call it decision-making, game awareness or game vision.
Is this a real IQ test?
No. The score is a game rating based on the choices your child makes in these scenes and how quickly they make them. It does not measure intelligence, ability or chances of joining an academy. Use it as a starting point for a conversation about the game.
What does the game practise?
Looking around before receiving the ball (scanning), choosing between pass, run, shot or hold, and deciding within six to ten seconds. After each choice it replays the best option and explains the principle in one or two short sentences.
What age is it for?
Children aged about 8 to 16. Younger children can play with a parent reading the explanations aloud.
Is it free? Does my child need an account?
Yes, it is free. There is no account, download or payment. It runs in a phone or computer browser. We never ask for a child's email or date of birth. Leaderboards and squad boards use a first name or nickname only.
Can a whole team play together?
Yes. A coach, parent or player can make a squad board, send the link to the team chat, and the board ranks the squad by Football IQ. It shows first names or nicknames only.
Will this help with an academy trial?
It can help your child practise the kind of decisions coaches watch for, but it is not trial preparation on its own and it is not linked to any club. Scouts watch real matches. Playing plenty of football, in different positions, matters more.
About the waitlist
Who are the Founding Parents?
The first 25 parents who back the game early. They get the full game before anyone else, keep a lower price for life and join a private parent community. Full refund if it is not for you. The free game stays free.
Can we play now?
Yes. The current version is free to play. It is an early version, sometimes called a beta. The waitlist is for news about the full game.
Does my child need an email or an account?
No. You can play without an account. If you sign up for updates, use an adult’s email address. We do not ask for your child’s email or date of birth. Leaderboards use a nickname only.
Is this the Academy Parent weekly newsletter?
No. The waitlist is for game updates and the founding offer. The weekly newsletter is a separate signup.
How can we share feedback?
Email hello@academyparent.com and tell us what you liked or found confusing. Please do not include your child’s personal details.