Football Quiz with Answers: Guess the Soccer Player

Football is the most popular sport in the world, loved by millions. Whether you’re a beginner, an aspiring footballer, or a hardcore fan, testing your knowledge with a football quiz with answers is a fun way to learn more about the game. This football trivia will cover various aspects of the sport, including general football knowledge, guessing famous players, identifying football clubs, and testing knowledge about Indian football. The questions range from easy to hard, making it enjoyable for everyone. So, let’s see how well you know the world’s most loved sport!

Football Quiz and Answers

Let’s start with some basic football quiz questions to test your general knowledge about the game.

1. How many players are there in a football team on the field?

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12

2. What is the duration of a standard football match?

A. 60 minutes
B. 75 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes

3. Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?

A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Uruguay
D. Germany

4. What is the name of the international governing body of football?

A. UEFA
B. FIFA
C. AFC
D. IOC

5. Which footballer is known as ‘The King of Football’?

A. Cristiano Ronaldo
B. Diego Maradona
C. Pelé
D. Lionel Messi

6. How many substitutes are allowed in a football match as per FIFA rules (2023)?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

7. Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?

A. Barcelona
B. Real Madrid
C. Manchester United
D. Bayern Munich

8. Who is the all-time top goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history?

A. Pelé
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Miroslav Klose
D. Lionel Messi

9. What is the official name of the football tournament held every four years?

A. UEFA Euro
B. FIFA Club World Cup
C. FIFA World Cup
D. Copa América

10. What is the distance between the penalty spot and the goal line?

A. 8 yards
B. 10 yards
C. 12 yards
D. 15 yards

Answer Key

1: C. 11	6: C. 5
2: C. 90 minutes	7: B. Real Madrid
3: C. Uruguay	8: C. Miroslav Klose (16 goals)
4: B. FIFA	9: C. FIFA World Cup
5: C. Pelé	10: C. 12 yards

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Guess the Soccer Player Quiz

Now, let’s test how well you recognise the greatest footballers of all time! Can you guess the player based on the clue?

1. I have won five Ballon d’Or awards and played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Who am I?

2. I won the 1986 FIFA World Cup for Argentina with my ‘Hand of God’ goal. Who am I?

3. I am Barcelona’s all-time top goal scorer and won my first FIFA World Cup in 2022. Who am I?

4. I am known as ‘The Phenomenon’ and won two FIFA World Cups with Brazil. Who am I?

5. I captained Spain to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup and played as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid. Who am I?

6. I am a Dutch football legend, known for the ‘Total Football’ philosophy and my time at Barcelona and Ajax. Who am I?

7. I am an African footballer who won the Ballon d’Or in 1995 and later became the President of Liberia. Who am I?

8. I am the only goalkeeper to ever win a Ballon d’Or. Who am I?

9. I was the top goal scorer in the Premier League for Arsenal and also played for Barcelona. Who am I?

10. I played my entire career at AS Roma and am considered one of Italy’s greatest playmakers. Who am I?

Answer Key

Ans.1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ans.2: Diego Maradona

Ans.3: Lionel Messi

Ans.4: Ronaldo Nazário

Ans.5: Iker Casillas

Ans.6: Johan Cruyff

Ans.7: George Weah

Ans.8: Lev Yashin

Ans.9: Thierry Henry

Ans.10: Francesco Totti

Guess the Football Club

Let’s see if you can guess these famous football clubs based on the hints!

1. This Spanish club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles.

2. This English club is known as “The Red Devils.”

3. This club plays its home matches at Camp Nou and has a famous rivalry with Real Madrid.

4. This Italian club has won the most Serie A titles.

5. This German club has dominated the Bundesliga for decades.

6. This English club has the nickname “The Gunners.”

7. This French club was home to Neymar, Mbappé, and Messi at the same time.

8. This club from Argentina produced legends like Maradona and Riquelme.

9. This Portuguese club was the starting point for Cristiano Ronaldo’s career.

10. This Dutch club is famous for developing young talents and follows the ‘Total Football’ philosophy.

Answer Key 

Ans.1: Real Madrid

Ans.2: Manchester United

Ans.3: FC Barcelona

Ans.4: Juventus

Ans.5: Bayern Munich

Ans.6: Arsenal

Ans.7: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Ans.8: Boca Juniors

Ans.9: Sporting CP

Ans.10: Ajax

Indian Football Quiz with Answers

Now, let’s test your knowledge of Indian football! 

1. Which Indian football club has won the most I-League titles?

2. Who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Indian national team?

3. Which Indian city hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in 2017?

4. Who is known as the ‘Father of Indian Football’?

5. Which Indian footballer was the first to play professionally in Europe?

6. Which Indian state has produced the most footballers for the national team?

7. Who was the captain of India’s 1962 Asian Games gold-winning football team?

8. What is the name of India’s top professional football league?

9. Which Indian goalkeeper was the first to play for a European club?

10. Who is the youngest footballer to debut for the Indian national team?

Answer Key

Ans.1: Mohun Bagan

Ans.2: Sunil Chhetri

Ans.3: Kolkata

Ans.4: Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari

Ans.5: Bhaichung Bhutia

Ans.6: West Bengal

Ans.7: PK Banerjee

Ans.8: Indian Super League (ISL)

Ans.9: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Ans.10: Manvir Singh

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