Name the rarest correct answer — the more obscure, the better.
Football Pointless is a football quiz in the style of the TV show Pointless: every question has many correct answers, but you are hunting the obscure ones. The more obvious your answer, the more points it scores — and points are bad. Find a valid answer nobody would think of and score a pointless zero.
How to play Football Pointless
Read the question — it has lots of valid answers.
Name valid players, aiming for the most obscure ones.
The rarer your answer, the fewer points it scores — points are bad.
A valid answer nobody would name scores a pointless 0.
Frequently asked questions
How does Football Pointless work?
Every question has many correct answers. You score points based on how obvious your answer is — the more obscure the correct answer, the fewer points, and points are bad. The rarest valid answer is “pointless” and scores 0.
How are the scores worked out?
Each answer is scored by how recognisable the player is, derived from their real career appearances and goals — so household names score high and deep-cut squad players score low.
Is Football Pointless free?
Yes — free to play in your browser, no sign-up or download.