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✨ Getting Started: Creating your Account & Playing the Game

🕓 Getting Started: Creating Your Account & Playing the Game


Want to dive into Footium? Here’s how to go from zero to managing your own club in just a few minutes.


▶️ Watch: How I got a wallet & club in under 5 minutes



To play Footium, you'll need a Web3 wallet, we recommend Rabby Wallet. It's beginner-friendly and works perfectly with the Arbitrum network.


🔐 Important: During setup, you'll receive a Secret Recovery Phrase. Never share it. Store it offline somewhere safe — this phrase is the only way to recover your wallet.


✅ Already have MetaMask? You can use it or import it into Rabby.


🌐 Step 2: Fund Your Wallet with ETH on Arbitrum


You’ll need ETH (Arbitrum version) to buy your club and players.


Option A: Withdraw ETH Directly to Arbitrum

Use exchanges like Coinbase:

  1. Buy ETH
  2. Go to Withdraw
  3. Paste your wallet address
  4. Choose Arbitrum One
  5. Confirm


Option B: Bridge ETH from Ethereum Mainnet

Already have ETH in your wallet? Use Squid Router to bridge ETH to Arbitrum.



🏟️ Step 3: Buy Your Footium Club


Before you can play, you’ll need to own a club.


The easiest way to do that is through the in-game Club Market, where you can:


  • Instantly buy available clubs
  • Filter clubs by:
    • Price
    • Division
    • Registration Status (whether they are registered to the FFL or an amateur club)
    • Or search directly by club name



Every club belongs to a division, from Division 1 (elite) to Division 8 (entry level) but all clubs are eligible for rewards and progression.


💡 Some clubs may have already minted academy players this season, so it’s worth checking what you’re getting.


Prefer OpenSea? You can also browse the official Footium club collection, but we recommend using the in-game marketplace for a smoother experience.






👥 Step 4: Build Your Squad



Once you’ve got your club, it’s time to build your team.


Head to the in-game Transfer Market to browse and buy players directly inside Footium. You can purchase players instantly, filter smartly to find what you need, and start building a squad ready for matchday.


Use filters like position, age, overall rating, and registration status to target key signings, whether you’re after a wonderkid, a proven captain, or depth in a specific area.


🧠 You’ll need at least 23 players to register a full squad, but we recommend aiming for 25–30 to allow for tactical changes and rotation.




Key things to know:


  • Players retire the season after turning 32
  • Traits like stamina and leadership aren’t shown on the card but affect in-game performance
  • Only unregistered players can be trained or added to your matchday squad outside of the unlimited window


Prefer OpenSea? You can still browse or buy via the official Footium Player collection, and all in-game listings appear there too. But for the smoothest experience, we recommend using the in-game Transfer Market.



You’re now all set to start managing your Footium club!


Next steps:

🔍 Learn tactics, formations & training

🧠 Scout the transfer market and academy

🏆 Compete in real leagues for real ETH rewards



Updated on: 04/09/2025

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