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In this guide I will show you an example on how to build a competitive gallery on Sorare with a budget of maximum 0.7 ETH (£205) and start grinding the tournaments.

I will be using Sorare, Soraredata and Sofascore to help me through my research.

The aim is to have a competitive team for All Star Division 4. I choose this league because of the prize and reward structure that makes it possible to hit the thresholds often.

 

Over 1800 points = 0.01 ETH

Over 2200 points = 0.02 ETH

Rank 1st – 135th = prize card (Tier 0 – Tier 3 rare)

 

To reach the 1800 points threshold you will need on average 37.5 points, which is a below average performance and can easily be achieved. 

For 2200 points you’ll need an average of 46 points/player which is around the average 

On top of this, a very good performance will be rewarded with a rare card of different tiers, based on your final rankings. The reward for top 3 places is a Tier 0 (Star rare) + additional ETH, which would be an amazing ROI for a team that costs 0.7 ETH

So let’s go shopping some players. For this guide purpose, I will only use the secondary market for price reference. 

      First thing I’ll do is look for a starter GK with low power if possible. I’ll check their rankings on soraredata and use the filters to select only GK playing in Europe, as most of other regions will go into break for a couple months and it’s essential to have a starting keeper.

I found a couple choices who fit into this strategy:

 

• (a)Kenny Steppe – Sint-Truiden – best market offer for low power 0.137 ETH – regular starter currently with a small injury but should be back soon
• (b)Adan – Sporting – best market offer 0.206 ETH – power 8.1 – started almost every game since his transfer to Sporting

The power is also important for several more weeks, keep in mind that they announced the removal of the Power concept and replacing it with a % bonus system. Read more about this changes here

Next step is finding a couple of defenders who will fit our team – we can find plenty at an affordable price and they can hit constantly scores above average I will be looking based on the same criteria: starters for their teams and playing in Europe for the same reasons as before. 

One should be a guaranteed starter and the other should have at least 60% of the last 15 matches starting so we are sure we have an option for most of the gameweeks or even playing them at the same time.

A few options below:

 

• (a)Timothy Derijck – KV Kortrjik – best market offer 0.048 ETH – plays regularly in the last weeks and his scores are getting better and better
• (a)Marcelo – Lyon – best market offer 0.075 ETH – regular starter 

Or

• (b)Sven Bender – Leverkusen – best market offer 0.072 ETH – starts 80% of the times
• (b)Neto – Sporting CP – best market offer 0.050 ETH – started more than 60% of last 15 games

There are more options available on the market but I went with these options. Let’s move on to midfielders and see a few bargains that fit our strategy. Again I’m looking to buy 2 midfielders out of which one to be a regular starter and the second to play at least 60% of the games.

Below are my options for midfield

• (a)Peter Zulj – Anderlecht – best market offer 0.070 ETH – was out with corona but is now back in the starting 11
• (a)Evgeny Makarenko – KV Kortrijk – best market offer 0.076 ETH – plays most of the games 

Or

• (b)Sven Kums – Gent – best market offer 0.07 ETH – plays most of the games after coming back from injury
• (b)Imran Louza – Nantes – best market offer 0.085 ETH – regular starter 

Again, plenty of other options on the secondary market. When buying, I also took into account the Power Limit of 42 for All Star Division 4 and wanted to be sure the different options of teams won’t surpass it.

 

Last but not least we need to find a couple of forwards so let’s see some of the options available at the moment:

• (a)Gianni Bruno – Zulte-Waregem – best market offer 0.078 ETH – regular starter for his team
• (a)Ilombe Mboyo – KV Kortrijk – best market offer 0.085 ETH – regular starter 

Or

• (b)Shamar Nicholson – Charleroi – best market offer 0.089 ETH – not a guaranteed starter but plays over 60% of the games
• (b)Yuma Suzuki – Sint-Truidense – best market offer 0.08 ETH – regular starter

Both options look good enough to beat the thresholds in All Star Division 4 on a regular basis with the occasional chance to rank higher and win more cards. Total cost for each team is less than 0.7 ETH and even returning only 0.04 – 0.08 ETH per month from beating Sorare’s thresholds should be enough to recover the full investment in around 6 months. It could happen a lot faster considering the chance to win bigger prizes, card rewards, capital appreciation or a positive change of circumstances in any of your players etc.

     Of course this is just an example and there are plenty of adjustments possible to this strategy, depending on a number of factors like budget, confidence in the product etc but it shows how profitable this platform can be in these early stages.

Strategy Basics

A low-budget Sorare strategy has to begin with an uncomfortable truth: you are not trying to buy the best players. You are trying to buy useful players before they become obvious. Sorare is a fantasy game built around digital player cards, and Football lineups are scored from real-life performances, so your edge comes from minutes, fixtures, scoring profile, and price discipline rather than big-name collecting. Sorare’s own scoring system combines player performance with applicable card bonuses, which means a cheap regular starter can be more valuable than a famous substitute.

The first rule is simple: do not buy dead cards. A cheap card is not a bargain if the player never starts, moved to an uncovered league, is buried on the bench, or is constantly injured. For a low-budget manager, every purchase has to carry playable utility. Before buying, check recent starts, average minutes, injury reports, suspension risk, contract status, and upcoming fixtures. Minutes are the foundation. Without them, even the cleverest strategy collapses.

The second rule is to focus on boring players. Beginners often chase forwards because goals feel exciting, but cheap forwards can be painfully volatile. Low-budget managers should look hard at fullbacks, center backs, defensive midfielders, and second-tier goalkeepers who score steadily through all-around actions. Sorare scoring rewards more than goals and assists, so players who pass frequently, win duels, intercept, tackle, and avoid mistakes can build useful scores without needing a highlight-reel moment.

The third rule is to specialize. Do not try to cover every league, every competition, and every scarcity level at once. Sorare cards come in different scarcities, including Limited, Rare, Super Rare, and Unique, with Limited cards acting as the entry point into Pro competitions. A low-budget manager usually benefits from staying focused at the cheapest useful level and learning one or two leagues deeply. Smaller leagues often produce better value because fewer casual managers know the squads, rotations, and injury situations.

Fixture planning is another cheap edge. Look several gameweeks ahead before buying. A player with three strong upcoming fixtures may be more useful than a better player facing elite opponents. Also watch for clubs with double-gameweek potential, cup rotation, winter breaks, continental tournaments, and international absences. Low-budget managers cannot afford too many cards sitting idle.

Buying timing matters. Avoid players immediately after a goal, transfer rumor, national-team call-up, or viral performance. That is when the market is most emotional. Instead, look for temporary discounts: a good player returning from injury, a starter suspended for one match, a young player quietly winning minutes, or an unfashionable veteran with secure playing time.

Finally, protect your bankroll. Do not spend everything on five cards. Keep some budget available for late opportunities, fixture gaps, and emergency replacements. A low-budget Sorare gallery should be lean, playable, and researched. The goal is not to look impressive. The goal is to enter lineups with five starters, decent floors, and enough upside to occasionally sneak into rewards.

Sorare is growing in popularity and more and more users are getting involved in this blockchain fantasy football game. But as we all see, Ethereum is on a ascendent path and combined with this userbase growth lead to higher prices across the board in fiat terms, which created a barrier of entry for a lot of newcomers, especially for the ones who use their local currency for purchases and don’t want to spend a lot of money in the beginning.

Out of curiosity I did some research using Soraredata and managed to put together a list of cheaper options for each position. Always do your own research, this is only for informative purpose.

The aim is to build up a team and focus on the All Star Division 4 tournament as for now it is the only one that rewards users for hitting the point thresholds: 

Over 205 points = 0.01 Ethereum

Over 250 points = 0.02 Ethereum

I’ve selected the players from different leagues and continents. At this point there are leagues with 4 months of games left to play from this season while other leagues will start in a month or two, so choose a strategy and than buy accordingly. One strategy that could bring in nice results is buying players in advance from the leagues that will start in February (Russia or J1 League) or March (K-League 1 or MLS). Some of them can still be found at good prices around the market, so let’s find out how much a team would end up costing. For reference I’ll use the price from the lowest offer on the market (instant buy price) but sometimes there is room for negotiations so the prices could be even lower. 

Starting with the goalkeepers, probably the most expensive category on Sorare due to them being even more scarce than the outfield players. One way to be competitive without spending money on a GK is choosing 2 good starting GK in the initial card draft where you can choose 10 free common players with a 500M virtual budget. These white cards can be used in Division 4 tournaments, but they will receive a initial penalty of minus 50% of their score, which can decrease when levelling your card. Considering this, a starting GK will score around 40 points (60+ with a cleansheet) and half of that is 20 points which could be essential in hitting the thresholds. This method is quite common and it saves the cost of starting goalkeeper. 

Let’s continue with the defenders. Some of the things that I focused on was finding players who start or play most of the games and have an average score of 50 or higher. These are a few of the options currently listed on the market:

In preparation for the start of the Japan League J1 in late February I selected these 3 defenders who can put on good scores and are regulars for their teams. This prices can now be negotiated with the new feature implemented recently on Sorare which allows us to make different offers for players who are listed on the market, but it depends if the seller wants to or not. 

These next ones are even cheaper. 3 of them are from the Russian league which restarts at the end of February and one is from the Belgium league and can be used straight away. 

For those willing to spend a bit more, Mbemba and Douglas Santos are very good options, both being capable of hitting high SO5 scores. Mbemba will also have some extra games with Porto still involved in Champion League. 

Moving forward to midfielders, I spotted a few good options on the market so plenty to choose from. I’ll start with three from MLS and J1 League who could turn out great buys in the future. 

This next lot is composed of a few youngsters who are already playing regularly for their teams:

And a few more I think are good value for money:

Forwards are also a bit more pricey than the rest of outfield players, but there are still some bargains out there. The first three are from Europe:

Other options could be players from J1 League or MLS:

In order to be competitive enough and to have a few options every weekend, I’d say 6-7 rare outfield players plus using a common goalkeeper to avoid paying 0.2 ETH or more for a starting rare one, is a very good way to start your journey on Sorare. I’m sure there are plenty of other cheap options and bargains around, that’s why is essential for everyone to do their own research. 

From the examples above, I’ll pick up 6 players (2 for each position) to see what would the cost be for such a team:

Common GK – £0

Defenders: Y. Rakitskiy (0.04ETH) + G. Dzhikiya (0.064ETH)

Midfielders: D. Fomin (0.054ETH) + P. Zulj (0.05ETH)

Forwards: M. Berg (0.059ETH) + M.Uth (0.054ETH)

The estimated cost of this team is around 0.3 ETH or even less if you are able to negotiate with the sellers. Most of these players are from the Russian League which starts in one month from now so with a bit of patience you could start the journey on your right foot. On Sorare planning ahead and scouting players can be very rewarding and great football knowledge plus research can compensate not having a lot of money to deposit.

There are several ways you could profit and increase the value of your gallery:

With a decent team you should hit the 250 points threshold on a regular basis (you need to hit that fifteen times to break even on your initial deposit: 15 x 0.02 = 0.3eth). Great way to build up your gallery and strengthen your team.

Benefit from capital appreciation by buying injured, out of form or players playing in leagues that will start at a later date. Usually players are cheaper in off-season or when they suffer a injury, but sentiment can change quickly and their price could increase substantially when they become relevant again.

Collecting digital Sorare cards could also turn out as a great strategy in the long run considering the increase in popularity of the NFT(non-fungible-token) space on top of Sorare being one of the leading projects in blockchain gaming with sales of over $600k in the last week and a constantly increasing user base. 

If you are new and want to give it a go, sign-up for a free account and play a few tournaments with the 10 Common cards you select for free in the initial draft. In case you are planning to spend money at some point and want to avoid paying a high cost for a starting goalkeeper, make sure you select at least 2 starting goalkeepers in the draft even if you spend most of your initial 500M budget on this. Than select the rest of 8 players from the ones valued at 10M or more, check out Betis players as they are amongst the cheapest ones at the moment. After the draft, use these common players to register a team in Rookie League and see how the SO5 tournaments work. You can play the Rookie League for 8 game weeks so plenty of time to get a better idea about what Sorare is. Have fun!

A low-budget Sorare strategy has to begin with an uncomfortable truth: you are not trying to buy the best players. You are trying to buy useful players before they become obvious. Sorare is a fantasy game built around digital player cards, and Football lineups are scored from real-life performances, so your edge comes from minutes, fixtures, scoring profile, and price discipline rather than big-name collecting. Sorare’s own scoring system combines player performance with applicable card bonuses, which means a cheap regular starter can be more valuable than a famous substitute.

The first rule is simple: do not buy dead cards. A cheap card is not a bargain if the player never starts, moved to an uncovered league, is buried on the bench, or is constantly injured. For a low-budget manager, every purchase has to carry playable utility. Before buying, check recent starts, average minutes, injury reports, suspension risk, contract status, and upcoming fixtures. Minutes are the foundation. Without them, even the cleverest strategy collapses.

The second rule is to focus on boring players. Beginners often chase forwards because goals feel exciting, but cheap forwards can be painfully volatile. Low-budget managers should look hard at fullbacks, center backs, defensive midfielders, and second-tier goalkeepers who score steadily through all-around actions. Sorare scoring rewards more than goals and assists, so players who pass frequently, win duels, intercept, tackle, and avoid mistakes can build useful scores without needing a highlight-reel moment.

The third rule is to specialize. Do not try to cover every league, every competition, and every scarcity level at once. Sorare cards come in different scarcities, including Limited, Rare, Super Rare, and Unique, with Limited cards acting as the entry point into Pro competitions. A low-budget manager usually benefits from staying focused at the cheapest useful level and learning one or two leagues deeply. Smaller leagues often produce better value because fewer casual managers know the squads, rotations, and injury situations.

Fixture planning is another cheap edge. Look several gameweeks ahead before buying. A player with three strong upcoming fixtures may be more useful than a better player facing elite opponents. Also watch for clubs with double-gameweek potential, cup rotation, winter breaks, continental tournaments, and international absences. Low-budget managers cannot afford too many cards sitting idle.

Buying timing matters. Avoid players immediately after a goal, transfer rumor, national-team call-up, or viral performance. That is when the market is most emotional. Instead, look for temporary discounts: a good player returning from injury, a starter suspended for one match, a young player quietly winning minutes, or an unfashionable veteran with secure playing time.

Finally, protect your bankroll. Do not spend everything on five cards. Keep some budget available for late opportunities, fixture gaps, and emergency replacements. A low-budget Sorare gallery should be lean, playable, and researched. The goal is not to look impressive. The goal is to enter lineups with five starters, decent floors, and enough upside to occasionally sneak into rewards.

If you’ve already bought some players, this guide will help you learn how to submit your teams for the SO5 tournaments and the entry restrictions for each division

In order to register your teams, go to the Play tab and click on it. You’ll have two tournaments to choose from. The first one with Open next to it is the next tournament available so choose this one. 

When you click on it you’ll be directed to the page containing all leagues open for the next tournament. A Regional league will be opened if there are more than 10 clubs from that region under license playing during the game week. When we open a new league, all the divisions of that league will be available to compete in (from DIV 4 to DIV 1). The Global Tournaments (All-Star and U23) will be available to compete only when there are more than one Regional League that is open during that Game Week. For example, if Champions America and Champions Asia are open, then the Global Tournaments will be open too.

You can see each league has 4 divisions, each one with different restrictions to join and different prize and reward structure. The breakdown of this in the picture below

In order to register your teams, go to the Play tab and click on it. You’ll have two tournaments to choose from. The first one with Open next to it is the next tournament available so choose this one. 

When you click on it you’ll be directed to the page containing all leagues open for the next tournament. A Regional league will be opened if there are more than 10 clubs from that region under license playing during the game week. When we open a new league, all the divisions of that league will be available to compete in (from DIV 4 to DIV 1). The Global Tournaments (All-Star and U23) will be available to compete only when there are more than one Regional League that is open during that Game Week. For example, if Champions America and Champions Asia are open, then the Global Tournaments will be open too.

You can see each league has 4 divisions, each one with different restrictions to join and different prize and reward structure. The breakdown of this in the picture below

According to the new system, for all Division 4 tournaments you are required to use at least 4 Rare Cards and the captain must also be a rare card. You can fill the 5th spot with a Common Card but it will receive a -50% penalty – most users will choose a common GK for this spot in case they don’t own a rare GK.

Division 3 restricts you to use at least 3 Rare Cards and can be filled with maximum 2 Super Rare cards. The captain must be a rare card. Given this changes, in my opinion Division 3 tournaments are now more accessible even for those who don’t own yet super rare cards.

To compete in Division 2, you’ll need at least 3 Super Rare cards. The other 2 players can be rare, super rare or unique (max 1 unique & max 1 rare) and the captain must a be a super rare card.

Division 1 is the place where you will meet most of the whales. You need at least 3 Unique Cards to compete in and can be filled with unique or super rare cards, but the captain has to be unique. 

Before you decide what division to choose, go to the Matches tab to see all the matches eligible for the current game-week. This will help you choosing the right players. 

If you want to find out more about the prize and reward structure for each tournament click on the Prize Pool.

Let’s say we select Global Under 23 Division 4 tournament. On this screen you have the option to setup your team. It asks me now to choose a GK and you will see the list on the left – those are all my U23 GKs available for selection. If it shows NG next to his name it means his team doesn’t have a game scheduled for this current game-week, so try selecting the ones who do have games.

If you want more information about your players, click on the Stats View option and it will show last 5 scores for each players (DNP = did not play). Above the red arrow you can see a PRO button, it will show you the last 5 scores and the next opponent of the players you selected in your 5-a-side team. Example in the picture below

You are also required to select a captain. Choose the player you think will score the highest points as he receives an extra 20% bonus on his score as a captain

If you choose the second option from the Play tab, it will take you to the live tournaments where you can see the live leaderboards and your current rankings plus other information. 

A medium budget on Sorare gives you something more valuable than one glamorous superstar: flexibility. The smartest long-term strategy is not to blow the budget on a famous attacker and hope for goals. It is to build a durable gallery that can compete across gameweeks, survive injuries and rotation, and steadily generate rewards. Sorare Football uses bi-weekly Game Weeks, with each Game Week typically covering a three- or four-day fixture window, so long-term success depends on having enough usable players to handle the calendar rather than simply owning a few impressive cards.

The first priority should be regular starters. A player who reliably plays 80 to 90 minutes is the backbone of any Sorare gallery. Before buying, check recent lineups, injury history, contract situation, transfer rumors, club depth, and whether the player is trusted by the manager. Young prospects are exciting, but a medium-budget manager cannot afford too many cards that might become useful “one day.” Build around players who help now, then add upside where the price makes sense.

The second priority is scoring profile. Sorare card scores combine the player’s match score with applicable bonuses, while player scoring itself rewards both decisive actions and all-around contribution. That means you should not judge players only by goals and assists. Midfielders who pass heavily, defenders who win duels and make interceptions, and goalkeepers who collect saves can provide a steadier floor. High-upside attackers still matter, but they should not be the entire strategy.

For a medium budget, depth beats decoration. Aim for a core of dependable players across multiple positions, leagues, and fixture calendars. Avoid owning five players from the same club unless you are deliberately stacking a team with excellent fixtures. Team stacks can win big when a club keeps a clean sheet or scores freely, but they can also sink an entire gameweek when the matchup turns ugly.

Scarcity choice matters too. Sorare cards exist across scarcity levels, and scarcity affects which competitions you can enter. Medium-budget managers often get better long-term value by becoming strong in one scarcity or competition path before spreading thinly across too many divisions. A focused gallery creates cleaner lineup decisions and makes it easier to understand where your edge actually is.

The marketplace is where patience pays. Do not buy immediately after a player scores twice, earns a call-up, or trends on social media. That is usually when the price is hottest. Better opportunities often appear when a good player is injured short-term, suspended, out of form, or stuck in a temporary rotation pattern. Long-term managers buy usefulness before the crowd notices it.

Finally, track your own results. Note which players score well even without decisive actions, which ones are too volatile, and which leagues fit your schedule and budget. Sorare rewards research more than impulse. A medium budget is enough to build a serious gallery, but only if you treat every purchase like part of a portfolio. Buy minutes, buy repeatable scoring, protect your downside, and let patience do the work.

Sorare can look simple at first: collect player cards, enter lineups, and hope your footballers perform well. But the managers who last are usually the ones who treat Sorare less like a pack-opening game and more like a scouting, squad-building, and risk-management exercise. In Sorare Football, your lineup score comes from five card scores, and each card score is built from the player’s on-pitch performance plus any eligible bonuses, such as captain, current-season, XP, or collection bonuses.

The first beginner mistake is chasing famous names without checking minutes. A superstar who starts once every three matches is less useful than a reliable fullback, midfielder, or goalkeeper who plays 90 minutes every week. Before buying or selecting a card, check whether the player is a regular starter, whether his club has upcoming fixtures, and whether he is likely to survive rotation. In Sorare, no minutes means no score, and no score usually means no chance.

The second principle is to understand scoring profiles. Sorare rewards decisive actions like goals, assists, clean sheets, and penalty saves, but it also values all-around contribution. That means a defensive midfielder who passes constantly, wins duels, and makes interceptions can be more dependable than a winger who needs a goal to rescue his score. Beginners should look for players with a stable floor first, then add upside later.

Budget discipline matters. Do not spend your entire budget on one exciting attacker and then fill the rest of the lineup with weak cards. A balanced gallery gives you more playable combinations and protects you from injuries, suspensions, and fixture gaps. Sorare cards also exist across scarcity levels, with Limited, Rare, Super Rare, and Unique cards unlocking different competition and reward tiers. Beginners are usually better off learning at the lower scarcity levels before moving into more expensive divisions.

Fixtures are another edge. A good Sorare manager looks ahead, not just at the next gameweek. Clubs with crowded schedules, European commitments, cup matches, or international breaks can create opportunities and traps. A backup goalkeeper may suddenly matter. A nailed-on defender may be rested. A player transferring to an uncovered league can lose usefulness. Planning several weeks ahead helps you avoid buying cards right before their value or utility drops.

Captains should be chosen for both reliability and upside. The captain bonus can make a strong score even stronger, so avoid using it casually on a volatile player unless the matchup justifies the gamble. In most beginner lineups, the best captain is often the safest high-ceiling starter rather than the biggest name.

Finally, think like a portfolio manager. Track your players, learn why they score well or poorly, and avoid emotional buying after one great match. Sorare rewards patience, research, and repeatable process. You will not predict every goal or clean sheet, but you can consistently give yourself better chances by targeting starters, understanding the scoring matrix, respecting fixtures, and building a squad deep enough to survive the chaos of real football.

Prices on Sorare went up since my last article so I decided to see how much would it cost now to build a team that can beat the thresholds often enough. 

The aim is to build up a team and focus on the All Star Division 4 tournament as for now it is the only one that rewards users for hitting the point thresholds: 

Over 205 points = 0.01 Ethereum

Over 250 points = 0.02 Ethereum

When selecting these players, I tried to take into account the fact that some leagues only have a few games left while others just started. This is important in order to be able to field teams that can beat the thresholds almost every game week. Another important factor is choosing players that start almost every game and have decent averages, that’s why the best is to have 5-7 outfield rare players plus 1-2 common goalkeepers so you can avoid DNPs. Don’t forget to ALWAYS do your own research, the only purpose of this article is to show an estimate of the cost for a starting team that can beat the thresholds and shouldn’t be considered as advice on who to or not to buy. Also keep in mind that this prices can be negotiated and the total cost of the team could be even lower. 

Starting with the goalkeepers, probably the most expensive category on Sorare due to them being even more scarce than the outfield players. One way to be competitive without spending money on a GK is to get lucky with the common cards and especially the GKs (it seems to be working great if you choose 3 clubs with strong GK as your 3 favourite clubs after you register – you have good chances of getting at least 1 good GK). Common (white) cards can be used in Division 4 tournaments, but they will receive a initial penalty of minus 50% of their score, which will decrease when levelling your card. Considering this, a starting GK will score around 40 points (60+ with a cleansheet) and half of that is 20 points which could be essential in hitting the thresholds. This method is quite common and it saves the cost of starting goalkeeper. 

Let’s continue with the defenders. As mentioned before, I’m looking for players who start or play almost every game and have good average scores (>40,>45) and I put together a list. I’m sure there are even cheaper options available if you spend time to dig in deeper. 

A few decent options from J1 League (Japan).

Yuki Nogami (Sanfreece Hiroshima) – regular starter with good scores

Yasuhiro Hiraoka (Vegalta Sendai) – regular starter with good scores

Ryuta Koike (Yokohama Marinos) – doesn’t start every game but can hit high scores when he does

Theerathon (Yokohama Marinos) – used to be a regular starter, now seems to be a rotation player

Two more defenders from K League 1 (South Korea)

Lee Yong (Jeonbuk) – not always a starter, can hit very good scores when he plays

Lee Chang-Yong (Seongnam) – regular starter who can hit high scores

And three more from MLS (starts on 17th of April)

Auro (Toronto) – started almost every game last season, decent SO5 scores

Marcelo Silva (Salt Lake City) – usually starts if he is fit, good scores

Donald Toia (Salt Lake City) – usually starts with good scores and decent average

Next category are the midfielders, and there a few good options in J1 League at the moment.

Yoshiki Matsushita (Vegalta Sendai) – started every game this season, good scorer

Ryo Takeuchi (Shimizu S-Pulse) – starts every game, good scores

Shoma Doi (Kashima Antlers) – starts almost every game, good scores

Yoshiaki Komai (Consadole Saporro) – regular starter with good average scores

And two more options, one from Japan and the other from MLS

Dax McCarty (Nashville) – was a regular starter last season, good scores

Naoki Yamada (Shonan Belmare) – starter who can hit high SO5 scores

Forwards are a bit more pricey than the rest of the outfield players, but there are always some bargains out there. Below you got 4 options: two players from J1 League, one from K League1 and a youngster from the MLS

Teruhito Nakagawa (Yokohama Marinos) – starter that can hit high scores

Kim In-Sung (Ulsan Hyunday) – involved in all games this season, good scores

Ryogo Yamasaki (Nagoya Campus) – involved in all games this season, good scores

Cristian Casseres (New York) – good prospect, might get more game time this season

In order to be competitive enough and to have a few options every weekend, I’d say 6-7 rare outfield players plus using a common goalkeeper to avoid paying 0.2 ETH or more for a starting rare one, is a very good way to start your journey on Sorare. I’m sure there are plenty of other cheap options and bargains around, that’s why is essential for everyone to do their own research. 

Benefit from capital appreciation by buying injured, out of form or players playing in leagues that will start at a later date. Usually players are cheaper in off-season or when they suffer a injury, but sentiment can change quickly and their price could increase substantially when they become relevant again.

Collecting digital Sorare cards could also turn out as a great strategy in the long run considering the increase in popularity of the NFT(non-fungible-token) space on top of Sorare being one of the leading projects in blockchain gaming and huge potential. The biggest sale to date was 150 ETH (£290k) for Cristiano Ronaldo Unique card. 

If you are new and want to give it a go, sign-up for a free account and play a few tournaments with the 10 Common cards you select for free in the initial draft. In case you are planning to spend money at some point and want to avoid paying a high cost for a starting goalkeeper, make sure you select at least 2 starting goalkeepers. After the draft, use these common players to register a team in Rookie League and see how the SO5 tournaments work. You can play the Rookie League for 8 game weeks so plenty of time to get a better idea about what Sorare is. Have fun!

“There are many ways to make a profit on Sorare” is what I say to anyone who asks me how to make money on this platform. I’m personally very focused on building and improving my gallery for the future seasons so I’m rarely selling any players. If the offer is right, I might sale cause there are always other players on my shortlists who I’m looking to buy asap so I can field even more competitive teams. Especially with Sorare adding big clubs at a fast pace, there are always players on the market that could improve existing teams.

Check out how I made £3500 profit just from sales since I started end of february 2020.

updated 07/01/21

Joao Felix – him & De Ligt were the rewards for winning U23 Div4 back in April this year. Sold for £444

Sven Botman – won as a Tier 1 U23 reward. Sold for £202

Wesley Fofana – bought for £53, sold for £140 two months later. Profit £87

Alex Grimaldo – bought for £57, sold for £76. Profit £19

Jordan Larsson – first player I ever bought. Profit £13

Moussa Marega – bought for £7.30, sold for £125. Profit £118

Suat Serdar – bought for £13, sold for £32. Profit £19

Nikola Vlasic – bought for £55, sold after 1 month for £170. Profit £115

Yusuf Yazici – bought for £113, sold for £426. Biggest profit £313

Gaetan Coucke – bought for £34, sold for £118. Profit £84

Odysseas Vlachomidos – bought for £50, sold for £203. Profit £153

Jordan Veretout – reward – sold for £85. Profit £85

Edin Dzeko – reward – sold for £67. Profit £67

Bruno Guimares – reward – sold for £56. Profit £56

Theo Bongonda – bought for £82, sold for £178. Profit £96

Weston McKennie – bought for £28, sold for £77. Profit £49

Nadiem Amiri – bought for £20, sold for £99. Profit £79

Florian Wirtz SR – reward – sold for £890. Profit £890

Jeff-Reine Adelaide – bought for £48, sold for £71. Profit £23

Benjamin Andre – reward – sold for £37. Profit £37

Zeki Celik – reward – sold for £38. Profit £38

Rodrigo Bentancur – reward – sold for £110. Profit £110

Stefan Savic – reward – sold for £49. Profit £49

Houssem Aouar – bought for £70 – sold for £194. Profit £124

Jonathan Tah – bought for £40, sold for £106. Profit £66

Pepe Reina – reward – sold for £209. Profit £209

TOTAL: £3545

Over £3500 profit out of this sales, that would be more than 50% of my total deposits since 29.03.2020 when I bought my first card. Pretty amazing considering selling is not my main activity on the platform. I’m sure there are others with some impressive ROIs out there, who are more focused on it, but for me selling is a great way to raise funds for more expensive players as I’m trying to improve my Division 4 and Division 3 teams. One of the many ways you can get profits and build up on Sorare.

Sorare’s GW112 results showed exactly why SO5 can be so unforgiving. Managers who chased star names without checking fixtures, minutes, and form were quickly punished, while sharper lineups built around reliable starters and strong all-around scorers had a much better path up the leaderboard. As usual, decisive actions made the biggest headlines. Goals, assists, clean sheets, and penalty saves were the difference between an ordinary score and a reward-chasing total. But GW112 also underlined the value of players who grind out points without drama. Midfielders who passed heavily, defenders who stacked duels and interceptions, and goalkeepers who stayed busy without collapsing all mattered.

The results were a reminder that Sorare is not just about picking the best footballers. It is about picking the right footballers for the right gameweek. GW112 rewarded preparation, fixture awareness, and managers who understood the scoring matrix instead of simply trusting reputation.