Manager Hector Rossizzo Hector's been in charge since World Cup 62, and Farfadillis hasn't looked back since. When he took up the job, Farfadillis was a rather middling team that had just somewhat exploded and almost qualified for the World Cup. His first cycle was not a success - Farfadillis played poorly and finished well below expectations. However, he was accidentally not fired and continued for the AOCAF Cup. Farfadillis, who were playing at home, made it to the semifinals and got a third place. Due to that historic AOCAF Cup, he continued for another cycle. He not only got Farfadillis to the World Cup in that cycle, but he also got them to the quarterfinals... somehow! The following AOCAF Cup he'd achieve another third place, and he'd be left out of World Cup 64 due to an unexpected loss against East Shippensburg, in which some bad referee decisions changed the outcome of the match. He was then given an ultimatum: He'd have to get out of the AOCAF Cup group stage. He did not, but he once again was accidentally not fired. He continued another cycle and got Farfadillis to the World Cup once again, after a more-than-just-unbelievable play-off win against Sicoutimont, which included a last-minute Farf goal followed by a last-minute penalty save by Erfaon Lisdiren. In the World Cup itself, Farfadillis could not make it out of the group stage, but it was deemed a success regardless. However, it was not as big a success as World Cup 63, so he was given another ultimatum. He had to get at least a third place in the AOCAF Cup to be played in the Inevitable Syndicate. And he did, even defeating the then-World Cup champions in the third place play-off. He then got the team to another World Cup, albeit for the first time avoiding a play-off (it was believed this was just because play-offs were not a possibility to begin with). They made it to the round of sixteen, before being knocked out by the very same team they had defeated to get a third place the previous AOCAF Cup. The cycle was deemed a success, and so he was given no ultimatum. Ignoring the fact that he was under no pressure, he got Farfadillis to another third place. He managed to beat Starblaydia and thrash Valanora (though the latter lacked some of their best players) in the process, too. For World Cup 67, he got the team to another quarterfinal. As a Di Bradini Cup manager, he's been very successful, and has brought up some very good players like Kâí, Fôx and Terán. Oh, and he sort of just won the Di Bradini Cup, too, and brought up what is expected to be a golden generation. Oh, and he won AOCAF Cup 43.
Assistant Manager
Gonzalo Mordáz
Gonzalo's a rather average assistant, but he's been the assistant since World Cup 62, so why would anyone fire him? He's a good psychological bonus to the team, as he's friends with many of the players, so it would not be a good idea to fire him without any good reason whatsoever anyway. Even the FFFF has managed to avoid making that mistake.
Nickname
La Vherderoja
The nickname is a reference to the colours of the kits, though the nickname itself is in Farf.
Style Modifier
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The worst defense is a defense.
Goalkeepers
Name: Erfaon Lisdiren
Age: 32
Team: Colonial Sile Description: Lisdiren is the last resort of the team to prevent a goal. Despite being the last resort, the entire team often relies on him being in a good day, in which he almost always is. The thing is, Farfadillis' attacking style, in which some defenders even attack more than they defend, pretty much means there will always be many shots against the team. This is when Lisdiren steps in and saves the day. He can and probably will stop just about any shot within what's possible for him (and that's a lot of shots), but he gives rebounds often. The technique to score against him is to either shoot powerfully and have a good poacher, have a clinical finisher, or just outnumber him in a counterattack, passing the ball to the side when he approaches you one-on-one. Match reports will often rate him as a seven or more, even if Farfadillis concedes like four goals. He can, obviously, perform badly, but it's far from common. As good as he may be, don't take him as better than, say, Iulian Kirilaunen or Kajaxo Imaslavii. He's not at
that level.
Name: Sifé Rigutti
Age: 25
Team: Ousteeble TU Description: Sifé Rigutti is a pretty good goalkeeper who has so far been unlucky enough to live at the same time as Lisdiren. He's very secure with the ball, and often denies the opponent from rebounds. Sadly, unlike Lisdiren, his diving is nothing extraordinary and so he cannot save Farfadillis nearly as much as Lisdiren can. He's a very good leader, and would no doubt do well should he start, just, well, not as well as Lisdiren does. He's seven years younger than Lisdiren, so surely he can hope for a starting spot someday? Nope, as much as he may be a Di Bradini Cup runner-up, Rôhj Tzâín is younger and just won it.
Name: Rôhj Tzâín
Age: 21
Team: Mâ Âlâmëómë Description: Heralded as Lisdiren's heir, winning the Di Bradini Cup certainly increased the fuzz. Without a doubt, he's a great goalkeeper. One with a very bright future, surely. Having started for Mâ Âlâmëómë for two years now, it was obvious that Rossizzo would call him up so that he could gain valuable experience before replacing Lisdiren. He's pretty lazy inside the pitch in that he hates to organize the defense, but Rossizzo seems to be doing a fine job in instigating it to him. Apart from that, he's an all-around wonderful goalkeeper. He's not really tall, just of average height, but his saves can be stunning. Sometimes, neutrals find his saves better than what the goal would've been. He's quick-tempered, but he's also from Ruland, and knows very well what he can and cannot do to not harm the team.
Name: Sebastián Ruiseñor
Age: 26
Team: La Nueva Avenida Description: Ruiseñor is a pretty good goalkeeper who has already acquired a kind of taste for trophies. Having won the AOCL once and the FFL twice with the Novans, he's certainly know throughout Farfadillis. Some argue he's very close to stripping Rigutti and Tzâín the 'first in line' spot. Lisdiren's irreplaceable for the time being, though. Ruiseñor, despite his age, is a very positive presence inside the changing rooms, something Rossizzo always takes into account. He's generally a very secure goalkeeper, but lacking in diving. He's a great leader, to make up for that, however.
Defenders
Name: Leo Fakkotti
Age: 26
Team: Minault United Description: Fakkotti is a tall defender who blends that with an above-average speed and a great mind for the game. He blends attacking and defending really well, too, and can do just what Rossizzo wants him to do. He's not the guy who caves in under pressure, and knew how to be a great leader for the Di Bradini squad that would get to the final in that country of the black flag with the cross or something. He was unfortunate enough to get injured before the AOCAF Cup started, but he was admittedly happy about his friend Frêndê. Without a doubt a great way to retire for his teammate. Recently signed for Valladar team Minault United.
Name: Cleto Mata
Age: 23
Team: Gwinevra Barbarians Description: Mata's been around since the U-15's, having been the star of the U-15 World Cup 1 squad. He's a defender with an incredible dribbling, and an eye for a goal when it comes to venturing into the opponent's box. He's very good defensively, more than good in many areas, though from a Farf perspective. He excels, however, at how he can bring his team out of the box whenever they park the bus without intending to (which rarely happens when playing for Farfadillis). He can start a counterattack in a matter of seconds, and will often take needless risks by dribbling an opponent inside the box. However, up to this date, none of the teams he's defended has had to regret him doing this. Never has any other player played the very definition of Farf defender so well.
Name: Santos Alaminos
Age: 25
Team: Colonial Sile Description: Yes, Cleto Mata may be the best Farf-style defender out there, but nobody doubts that Santos Alaminos is who prevents the defense from being utterly terrible. He's a wonderful player when it comes to defending. He'd probably be a centre back if it weren't for his wonderful attacking capabilities. He can cover the holes Mata leaves and help the attack too. He can and will dribble his way out of the box, instead of clearing the ball like most other defenders would. He never, however, dribbles when it's not necessary. He's very disciplined and will only do what's best for the team. He's not tremendously fast, though he
is fast. It's his incredible endurance that stands out. He can
survive his own continuous runs up and down the pitch, somehow. He always gives his matches his all and a bit more, and that's probably what places him above so many other players who'd like to play in his place. Going back to his attacking, he might be that extra player that finally breaks the opposing defense, as when it comes to offense he's just another talented midfielder who can do as he wishes with the ball. He seemed to blossom in World Cup 67, being one of the best players of the squad, with his most remarkable performance being against Valanora. The AOCAF Cup proved no different, having been key for the Farf success in it. His most notable performance was in the semifinal against Vilita, in which he scored twice.
Name: Rancisc Faró
Age: 26
Team: Red Star Severny Description: Faró is Dandalleion's half-brother (on his mother side). He's, just like him, very fast, though not as much. He's not the best of defenders, and indeed his defensive skills are above average at best, but his very good reflexes sort of make up for it, as well as his skills with the ball, being able to dribble and pass, something many good defenders can't do. Many goals that come from the centre are his fault, however, but Mêndêlöíndçêl and Alaminos are players who are perfectly capable of covering the holes Faró leaves. Still, don't ever think he's a bad player, as no bad player can reach the Divisjon One as, become a captain and play for his national team. He has recently fallen from grace, after a long streak of bad performances.
Name: Ivaktör Bârr
Age: 21
Team: Northbrook Diamonds Description: A product of Dí Maozöxê's youth academy, Bârr has gotten here thanks to a few good performances last Di Bradini Cup (which Farfadillis won!) and, specifically, because he performed incredibly in the final. He's a quick-tempered defender, but he can strike fear in all but the most brave strikers, even at the age of twenty-one. He's tall, fast, and very strong. His technique is decent, but he's less skilled than most Farf defenders. He's a titan in the air. He's got the ability to read the game really well when fully focused. It has been proved that whenever Bârr is provoked, one of two things happen: either he gets sent off or he plays flawlessly. Rossizzo is trying to make him channel his anger in the second way, obviously. Recently signed for Polarian giants Northbrook Diamonds, where it is rumoured he'll be trained to leave his Farf "defending" mindset behind, making him a fully-Polarian defender. That could be exactly what Farfadillis needs. His teacher is Niko Marek. It's said he was a good defender, so that might help too.
Name: Joseý Daokō
Age: 27
Team: Dinamo Esca Description: Daokō is a defender who knows how to defend decently. However, his skill with the ball is what has brought him here. Originally, he was one of the most expected players by the Farf fans, but after a very good Di Bradini Cup he sort of just faded away, even though he had made a high profile move to Mytannion. After some underperforming at Atletik Thessia, he was picked up by Dinamo Esca and is now still playing, somehow, at a good Mytanar team. Inevitably, he ended up being called up following Wii-Tzaara's injury coupled with Fakkotti's injury. It is rumoured his experience in Mytannion is what has prevented Rossizzo from calling him up before; he is likely to have developed a terrible temper or a lack of discipline or something. Truth is, Rossizzo is quite the stereotype follower. Nonetheless, Daokō will be wanting to stay in the team for the next World Cup, though it does not seem very likely.
Name: Vrotaoa Wii-Tzaara
Age: 31
Team: Nostromo Meteorites Description: Wii-Tzaara is a pretty defensive fullback, and that's probably the only thing really keeping him back from being a starter. Truth is, he's a great player who can attack, though he joins the attack conservatively. However, he stays in the defense most of the time and is generally pretty solid. One may ask himself, why doesn't he start over Mata as a centre back? Well, mainly because poor Vrotaoa is a bit slow and is just not as good with the ball. He will enter the pitch when the defense looks fragile, however, and he won't do badly. Oh, he's part-Vilitan too, in case you hadn't noticed. I mean, look at the name. It screams Vilitan/Turorian.
Midfielders
Name: Yurpá Mêndêlöíndçêl
Age: 27
Team: Oyardo FC Description: Say hello to the captain, and one of the two best players of the team. If there's anyone who knows what playing for Farfadillis is, it's either Lisdiren or him, with both having played each and every game of the national team. If there's anyone who knows about tough times, it's without a doubt Yurpá. He had to work his way out of Ruland, a complete hell-hole, by leaving his family behind to get to where he is now. He has had to make many tough decisions throughout his life. When it comes to football, however, all decisions seem very easy to him. He can strip any player from the ball as soon as he/she/it is unfortunate enough to give this frenetic midfielder half a centimetre. Yes, prentice. He is a machine. His endurance is completely unmatched. He can often be seen connecting sprints in a way that seems impossible. When he puts his eyes on the ball, it's all he cares about. This probably should be a flaw of his, but it's not. He will slide, jump, do just about anything to get the ball, but he never gets sent out. Indeed, he never commits unnecessary fouls. He's as clean a player as you may find, at least from the referee's perspective. He's not as good with the ball as some other players in the team, but he's by no means bad. He can provide teammates with assists, something he often does for his Astograthian club Oyardo, and dribble his way into the box. However, there's one thing at which he excels, which is an added bonus that makes him the incredibly threatening player he is: he's very good from long range. His shots are not necessarily precise, though they tend to be. It's their sheer speed that makes it impossible for the goalkeeper. Now, obviously, he'll be missing some attempts, and it may be difficult for him to find the space to shoot, but if he gets, say, three long-range shots in one match, at least one will be a goal in most cases. He just seems to wreak his anger when he lets those missiles come off his right foot. He can shoot with his left foot, too, but he's not that good with it. Despite being the captain, he's a very silent player inside the pitch, and will probably be the last person to be sent out due to being disrespectful to the referee. There's one last true thing about him: if to score a goal he has to suffer a terrible injury, he won't hesitate. This might be one of his biggest flaws. He never seems to get injured for some reason, however. At least not with the national team. For Oyardo he has played more than two hundred games, evidence of just how experienced he is. He has turned down clubs like Royal Rumiatzi, too. Why? We're not sure.
Name: Risko Kâí
Age: 23
Team: Urbizania Wanderers Description: Risko Kâí is an incredibly dangerous hybrid of a left midfielder and a left winger. If he gets the ball, he will probably go down the flank and create an opportunity. He can dribble one, two, three and whatever number of players is needed. He's got each and every trick possible down his sleeve, and can pull off any of them at any given moment. He's a player who does not care for aggressiveness against him, and will tend to provoke the opponent by just ignoring it, and starting to go for nutmegs and similar humiliating tricks. He is, most of the time, extremely infuriating to the player(s) who have to take care of him. He can grab most defenders' honour and tear it apart. He can cut in and shoot from afar, but he's not as good at it as he's going down the flank. He's pretty good at passing, too, but it's not his biggest strength. As said, his biggest strength is his dribbling. His feinting, though a very well-known trick, is impossible to predict. For all you know, he could be about to shoot or dribble you. Every time he does something, it's a coin flip: he either gets it right, or wrong. If he gets it wrong, his reflexes tend to help him fix his mistake anyway. Not many players can properly hold him, as he's proved in two consecutive World Cups, destroy defenses at the young age of nineteen in World Cup 66. However, as heavily attacking as he may sound, he's still good defensively. He gives his all for the team, and knows how to strip players from the ball, though he's admittedly average at it. He may be very cheeky inside the pitch, but he's not the kind of player to get a red card for idiotic things, and he's not really that temperamental. He's never the kind of player to dive either; often when he gets fouled inside the box, he continues with the ball attempting to score or assist, which backfires sometimes and just secures the goals other times. This is not something good for the team, but it does follow the spirit of the game. He's got one very bright future. His starting appearances while just twenty with Urbizania Wanderers should show that, so should his award as second best young player of the Astograthian league, just after the Polarian future superstar Moses Luc Bjerregaard. Oh, and he's captained a Di Bradini squad to the title, too. He was the best player of that team, and most likely the whole tournament. Many argue he could one day become the best Farf footballer in history.
Name: Mâás Fôx
Age: 21
Team: Directus Description: Mâás Fôx is a nightmare to any defense. He's not great defensively, but he will cause a headache to most defenders. He's got an impressive long-range precision and an impressive playmaking ability. He can run down the flank impressively, but he prefers to cut in. Being ambidextrous lets him do whatever he wants, and makes him a lot more dangerous. Whenever he decides to cut in, defenders will have to guess whether he'll attempt a sniper assist to either Dandalleion, Dandalleion's partner, Terán or Tuzzio or just shoot from afar, complicating the goalkeeper a lot. He's a wonderful free kick taker. If Farfadillis gets a free kick, he'll be the one taking it, and it's going to be pretty dangerous for the opposing team. If you want to know something that may make you fear him despite his age, here it goes: he equaled Farfadillis' transfer record (10 million) at the age of sixteen, when he was signed by Directus. By the way, he's, just as most of the team, very fast. Oh, and he's very precise when crossing. And he cares not for pressure. He's not in a great physical state, however, and he probably won't be able to endure an entire match. He can be stripped from the ball by virtue of physical strength, but it's not recommended as he may play his way around it and provoke a foul. He's got a very bright future, as his performances for Directus have indicated.
Name: Alex Terán
Age: 24
Team: FC Endeavour Description: Where to start? Terán is an incredibly classy player with his heart belonging to the shirt he's defending and only to the shirt he's defending. However, there's a big twist: he sees football as a game and just a game. Always a cheerful, cheeky player, he can and will do anything to opposing defenders. He's spectacular when it comes to chipping the ball from outside the box, and has got a very good tactic for scoring from outside the box: if the goalkeeper is a few steps from the goal, chip the ball. If he's not, shoot powerfully to one of the posts. It has worked wonders for him at Farfadillis, getting the best player of the season award over many other very good players, such as Abuda, Einarsson, Pagagartundua, Kemp and even the Jansen twins. His endurance is stunning, his speed above-average, his dribbling very good and his playmaking out of this world. He's one of Rossizzo's biggest successes, as nobody would've called him up when Rossizzo did. He ended up not only winning his starting position in the national team, but also being a vital part of the World Cup 66 squad that got to the round of sixteen, even scoring against the world champions, Eura. Though, well, that game was pretty much Risko Kâí versus Craig Sinclair. He's very good defensively, and is a player of box-to-box characteristics. He plays a slightly more attacking role than centre midfielder, but he still helps the defense considerably. Along with Tuzzio they form the centre attacking midfielder duo, Farfadillis' way of attacking through the centre. Tuzzio and Terán can easily assist Dandalleion, who is one of the easiest players to assist (maybe in the World), so watch out for that. It certainly doesn't help the opposing defense that both of them are very precise long-range shooters, something almost characteristic of most Farf attackers nowadays, apparently.
Name: Ichi Tuzzio
Age: 27
Team: Makosile United Description: Ichi Tuzzio is a very classy player; he often chooses to chip the ball when going one-on-one, and always gets it right. However, it's not how classy he is that makes him stand out, being one of the best players Farfadillis has to offer, it is his incredibly convenient skill set for a centre attacking midfielder. First of all, he's a very good playmaker, and has almost telepathic communication with Dandalleion, with them being very good friends outside the pitch, too. However, his playmaking ability is somewhat of a bonus, as what stands out is his incredible agility and reflexes when dribbling, coupled with his impressive technique. Therefore, he's a great dribbler, and can make his way into the box and score quite easily. It is not his dribbling, as good as it may be, that makes him stand above most others, though. It is his clinical shots that do. No matter where he is, he can get a shot on target if given half a centimetre. When inside the box and given space, the likelihood of him not scoring is very slim. He often aims for the lower corners, and almost always gets it right. His long-range shots are very common, too, and he often threatens opponents with them. Having to take care of Mêndêlöíndçêl's long-range efforts is not that difficult. Taking care of Alex Terán at the same time is far from impossible. Taking care of Dandalleion too makes it difficult. Adding Mâás Fôx to the mix makes it even more difficult. However, adding Tuzzio into the mix makes it require an impressive tactician and very skilled midfielders, willing to give their all for the team. Now, obviously, he won't get all long-range efforts right, but they all tend to be powerful and precise. Very, very precise. He's pretty fast, but there is two downsides to him, the two closely related. His endurance is below-average and, probably as a consequence, he does not help out defensively. Dandalleion and Roga are more likely to help the defense than Tuzzio. Nonetheless, his sheer ability more than makes up for it. He's been a ghost of his former self inside the pitch for some time now. Yet... he sort of plays like he used to in important matches. Eh, that works.
Name: Sê Mêrí
Age: 27
Team: FC Torshavn Description: Mêrí is a strange case. He can play very good games just as he can play terrible games, though his skills have never been questioned. He was dropped from his starting position some AOCAF Cups ago following a poor performance the previous cycle. However, he has now had two apparently great seasons with Torshavn, guided by Fendergéson Numbá, despite his team ending in a bad position Mêrí might be getting another chance soon. If he gets to play, watch our for his dribbling, speed and crossing. Oh, and his shooting. He may inadvertently cut in and bend the ball to the far post. He will be employed by Rossizzo as a left or right midfielder, though. Well, at least that's the way he's most likely to enter the pitch. He can play as a striker, and that's actually his natural position, but the competition for that position is even fiercer.
Name: Vasilije Østergård
Age: 26
Team: Avenida Victoria Description: Østergård is a rather rare kind of striker: a playmaker striker. Not many strikers who specialize in playmaking exist nowadays, but Østergård is a fine example. He's not a starter, most likely due to having some of the fiercest competition for his positions. If he were as good, but played as, say, centreback, maybe he'd replace someone else. He's a player with a lot of talent who's played for Avenida Victoria almost all his career, where he has excelled. His passing is just incredible, as his assists per match record shows. However, he's not a striker who gets many goals, though he has scored a few important goals for the national team. He can play as a centre attacking midfielder, too, but his long-range shooting is not perfect, even if precise. He will utterly decimate you from close-range if given enough space, though. Probably Rossizzo's first choice as a centre attacking midfielder substitute, despite it not being his natural position.
Name: Basajaun Courtemanche
Age: 21
Team: Fryi Frêndê Description: Courtemanche is a Di Bradini Cup winner. As a consequence, he's a pretty good player, and he's convinced Rossizzo with some impressive performances playing for Fryi Frêndê. However, he's a defensive midfielder, and that means competing with Mêndêlöíndçêl for the starting spot. So, yeah, he's screwed. However, he can play as a centre back if needed and can add a bit of a defensive mindset when logic overtakes Rossizzo's attacking mindset. He's not very skilled with the ball, but he's great defensively. Let's just call him a poor man's Mêndêlöíndçêl, cause that's short and to the point. I can't think of a better description.
Name: Cvijetin Santic
Age: 23
Team: Montfort University Description: Santic is a very rare type of player: one that is extremely loyal to his team, regardless of circumstances. He played for Prostran I Forzuda, a team that bounces between leaguse and only left when the money his team was given was better than what he could ever give to the team with his performances. He's notable for his very good tackling and prediction of the ball's path, which gives him a natural taste for recovering the ball. However, his long-range efforts, while not particularly impressive, are good too, and his dribbling and passing are not to be overlooked. He is a very balanced midfielder, and is often considered the exception to a well-known rule: Karuvans are bad at football. For the sake of context, Karuvis is a Farf state that does not produce worthwhile football players very often, as you should've guessed.
Name: Kühâx
Age: 23
Team: Mâ Âlâmëómë Description: Another player getting to the squad thanks to some impressive performances in the Di Bradini Cup. Unfortunately for Kühâx, though, he's got the toughest competition he could've got. On one side, Risko Kâí, who captained him in the Di Bradini Cup he won. On the right, Mâás Fôx, who would've been preferred over him in the Di Bradini Cup had Rossizzo chosen to call up any capped palyers other than Risko. However, nobody can deny Kühâx is more than worthy of the spot in the bench. Playing for Mâ Âlâmëómë he's impressed many. He's got a lot of talent running down the flank, and his crosisng is exquisite. However, unlike most Farves, he's not that good cutting in and going for a shot, or a pass. He's pretty tall, and as a result can score headers to make up for it. As a bonus, he's better defending than Risko and Mâás, if Rossizzo needs to give up attack to get defense, but still be attacking, Kühâx will replace Fôx. He's also likely to enter in most matches anyway, as Fôx's endurance is far from admirable.
Name: Matías Delafuente
Age: 19
Team: Viztourzys Kolektyvinis Description: A fantastic playmaker, and a player with an enormous future. He became the first Farf to win a UICA competition, though he was followed by everyone from Dor Frío a season later. Oh, and he scored in the Globe Cup final! He may not be the best dribbler, and his long-range shots may not be that much of a hazard for the opposition, but this youngster can see
any holes a defense leaves to be abused. His passes are incisive and wreak havoc, specially if he plays along players like Dandalleion. One of La Nueva Avenida's academy's greatest products. Too bad they let him leave so early. He's also arrived with perfect timing: just young enough to get the starter position over Tuzzio due to his aging and just old enough to win the Di Bradini Cup as a starter. Oh, yeah, he was incredible in that competition. Farf fans have high hopes for this guy, and he's even shown signs of being a good leader. He's extremely silent inside the pitch, though; he only speaks when absolutely needed. Oh, worth noting that he plays for a team with an extremely badass name, too.
Forwards
Name: Nazeau Roga
Age: 26
Team: Iturributa United Description: Roga is a mystery. He does not excel at anything, but he's above average in everything a striker needs. He's also an avid writer with already a few books under his belt, of which one has been a best-seller in Farfadillis. All of them were pretty grotesque in terms of plot, mind. He's now the striker who gets the most minutes, but competition is as always very fierce. He seems to always impress for Iturributa United, though. He's already got a top goalscorer award under his belt, and has been a Champions' Cup runner-up. Now, the competition for being Dandalleion's partner may be very tough, but who says he can't win it if he shows what he's shown for United this World Cup, after having shown he can be pretty good last AOCAF Cup, in which he had been given the nod following Tenian's injury? He certainly has shown he's got the talent, specially as a poacher. Along with Dandalleion, they form a partnership of Champions' Cup runners-up, but who says they can't win trophies soon? Oh, wait, they just did. Mentioning the AOCAF Cup win another time can't hurt.
Name: Friekder Dandalleion
Age: 28
Team: Jungle Strike Description: Say hello to Friekder Dandalleion, the most famous Farf player around. He started his career playing for the swamp football national team and shining for it. Ferdullaele gave him a chance for a trial as a result of his great performances. He was great. He eventually started playing for Ferdullaele, and then the national team, with a move to Turori following. The rest, as they say, is history. Dandalleion is the very definition of a versatile player, being able to play as either a right midfielder, a left midfielder, a centre attacking midfielder or any position up front. He can also play as a fullback if really needed. Being so versatile not only gives him more chances of starting for his team (though he does not need those chances), but it also gives him an ample skill set to pull off just about anything regardless of position. He knows each and every position down to every detail, and knows how to mix them, giving a lethal result. Rossizzo seems to have found the perfect combination for this, making him play as a striker on the left. This allows him to cut in and shoot to the lower corners, something he knows because of playing as a centre attacking midfielder for Jungle Strike (not the part of cutting in, obviously). This also allows him to venture down the flank thanks to his times as a left midfielder, and it also allows him to act as any other striker thanks to his times as a striker. However, there's one thing that makes Dandalleion outstanding. When you mix his hybrid position with astonishing speed (he even got two gold medals last summer Olympics, and qualified to the two hundred metres final) and an exquisite control of the sphere, you get a striker that's very easy to assist. Sure, he can create chances by himself, but having Tuzzio and Terán assisting you makes everything a lot easier. Making things easier for them, as Dandalleion does, makes things easier for Dandalleion. Oh, football, you so silly. His dribbling and his finishing, which are unmatched when it comes to Farves, let him finish everything he starts. He's as complete as forwards come. The trick he likes to pull off the most is, as said, to cut in and shoot to the lower corners. The shots tend to be very fast and precise, which makes it all that harder for the goalkeeper. He's a very acrobatic player too, and he's not bad when heading, though he's the one who takes the corners. His crossing is very good, but he does not tend to cross (except from corners, as mentioned) anyway. If he goes down the flank, he's very likely to attempt to enter the box and create a much more dangerous chance than just crossing the ball. He's known for appearing when most needed. He recently shone for his club at the V-League, being the best player of the entire league for two times in a row. Renowned as the best Farf player along with Mêndêlöíndçêl, but he's the one who gets the spotlight. Let's just quote "SPORT NOVARI Fans' Guide to the World Cup 67" to finish his description: "He'll terrorise any team he's playing against."
Name: Çis Dragãozý
Age: 24
Team: Mâ Âlâmëómë Description: Dragãozý is a very complete striker. He's slightly shorter than other players. However, he can score headers if left unattended. He single-handedly saved Sent 01 from relegation, and is certainly Mâ Âlâmëómë's biggest prospect (now along with Rôhj Tzâín) since Risko Kâí. Çis is known for spreading inspiration to the entire team. At the age of twenty-two, he's a great leader. He's also very fast and completely tireless. He can dribble really well, too. He has shown time and time again that he can score goals single-handedly, an ability that certainly hasn't escaped Rossizzo's eye. He is likely to get a good amount of playing time, even if it means using a third striker. His performances last season were impossible to ignore.
Name: Rancisc Tenian
Age: 29
Team: Bjarnarey Flotilla Description: Tenian is a pretty versatile player. Originally a right midfielder, he signed for Apoxian club of the century Gwinevra Barbarians early in his career and became a legend there. He was probably one of the reasons, if not the reason why Gwinevra Barbarians became Apoxian club of the century. However, he did not become a legend playing as a right midfielder. Actually, they found out he could work better as a striker. It's difficult to tell why, however. He's not fast. He's not that tall. He's strong, yes, but that's not what makes a striker good. His finishing is pretty good, sure. He can score from crosses, too, thanks to the surprise factor involved, but that does not make him a great striker. He's not the greatest dribbler ever. He's a pretty good playmaker, but as a striker that's not so useful. The reason for him being a starter for Farfadillis and a legend for all Apoxians is, well, probably his sheer luck. It's either luck or an incredibly complex understanding of physics. He's that one guy that gets the lucky rebounds and gets the goal by kicking the ball a metre from the goal. Sounds easy, but, far from it, Tenian's job is pretty difficult. He basically relies on his prediction of the ball's path and his accuracy, because many chances are not as easy as they seem. He's the much-needed striker that, instead of pulling wonderful goals out of a hat, makes sure to 'clean up' by scoring from rebounds. He can obviously score other kinds of goals, though. He's a striker, after all. An unfortunate injury made Roga replace him, but he's shown his in-form playing for his new club, the Bjarnarey Flotilla, in which he apparently excelled.
Name: José Torino Fuego
Age: 19
Team: Liria Prizren Description: First things first: Yes, he's nineteen. José Torino Fuego was a starter for the Di Bradini Cup-winning squad and was even the top goalscorer. He started playing at Flamagua and got them promoted to the FFL2. He even got them really far in the Series B Champions' Cup. Oh, and he got them promoted to the FFL after that. What followed that? He moved to Liria Prizren, where many hold the belief he will excel in due time. Without a doubt a complete striker, he's heralded as the next Dandalleion, and he's got just the right age for that. His brother, Lorenzo Fuego, is capped for Farfadillis, but he failed to get a spot in the AOCAF Cup-winning squad because of him. Family drama! Oh, his eldest brother is the captain of Tifón De La Costa, a club recently promoted to the FFL and promptly relegated from it, too. Inside the pitch, Fuego is notable for his unquenchable (his surname means fire in Spanish!) will, his dribbling (which can even get confusing to the one watching from TV), his ability to never let a hole in the opposing defense escape his attention, his exquisite passing to make use of the previous skill and, finally, his stunning precision with his feet and his head. Certainly one with an enormous future. He's just the right age, too. He's young, so he's under no pressure to get the starting spot, and the competition for the two starting spots is very, very fierce. Dandalleion takes one spot automatically, and then Tenian, Roga, Dragãozý, Cornelio and his brother battle for the other spot. Yet, he's much younger than them and so can just wait a bit. It's a shame we won't enjoy him and Dandalleion playing together in their prime, though.
Name: Horacio Cornelio
Age: 24
Team: Avenida Leal Description: The reason why Cornelio has been called up is mainly that, along with the future Astograthian superstar (might be pushing it there) Ostadar Arambilet (who is already a starter for his national team) and the Apoxian starter (and future superstar, maybe, too!) Kaj Aurora, he took Avenida Leal to third place in the FFL without any warnings. Now, Avenida Leal was expected to finish somewhere mid-table, as they were a great team for one that had recently been promoted. But... third place? That was quite a lot. Two seasons after that and he's still one of the FFL's most feared strikers. He's a striker with a stunning speed and good finishing, but his dribbling is not very good. In all honesty, he shouldn't be getting much - if any - playing time, but who knows what goes through Rossizzo's mind? He might get some minutes. He's had his minutes already, and he actually went to the World Cup last time around. He's never let anyone down so far.
Name: Lorenzo Fuego
Age: 24
Team: Brentwood Charizards Description: José Torino's brother. Fuego is not an exceptional player, but he's fortunate enough to combine all that a striker needs. He's extremely fast, good at passing, a clinical finisher and has got the skills needed to dribble. His endurance is not bad, but he's not the kind of player who gives his all for the team, so he does not put that to use a lot. He's not the best player putting up with pressure, but he can score when you least expect it. He's a weaker version of Dandalleion, and more of a one-trick pony. Nonetheless, he's a pretty good player. Many say his young brother (José Torino Fuego) will get a lot farther, though. They're very unlikely to be wrong.
Kits Tactics
Farfadillis is known for its extremely attacking style, which consists of constantly looking for the goal and counterattacking whenever the chance arises.
The goalkeeper is usually very talented, as growing up in Farfadillis as a goalkeeper is a great way to learn to stop shots, which are excessive in there. It's also one of the most important positions, as this is generally a great leader and an extra security to prevent conceding goals. There's only ever been one in the senior national team's history so far, but shut up!
The backline is generally not that defending, with a centre back which is the only player almost 100% concentrated on defending. The fullbacks (who are more like wingbacks) tend to join the attack. However, this depends on the player. It usually ranges from many times to countless times.
The midfield is very crowded, as a backline of three allows it. There's generally a defensive midfielder, which takes care of recovering the ball and distributing it appropriately. The defensive midfielder is generally tireless and shoots very well from long distances (there's only ever been one of these too, but shut up!). There's then the side midfielders, which join the attack a lot and defend often. They're the soul of the team in a way, as they're vital for both defending and attacking. They tend to score a lot, as well, as they're pretty good at either shooting, dribbling, passing or two/all of them. There's then two centre attacking midfielders, a notable characteristic of the Farf national team. The two attacking midfielders are terrible defensively, and rarely ever carry out defensive tasks (Terán being an exception). However, they're talented at wreaking havoc by different means. These two are generally the most important threats of the attack, and the centre of the Farf attack, which is very flexible as the team can attack through the flanks with the midfielders or the centre with this deadly duo. The centre attacking midfielders tend to be the most talented players, but some strikers are equally as good or better. That rule doesn't apply for the national team itself, though, just the usual average Farf players.
Finally, there's the strikers, the icing of the cake. Farf strikers tend to be very agile and deadly when finishing. They're also very good at dribbling and passing, plus they always seem to be at the right time in the right place. There's a great variety of Farf strikers, but there's just two spots available for them. Strikers are usually just another piece of the engine, but they tend to carry out more tasks than other players, such as having to score, having to always be available to receive passes from the attacking duo, heading crosses from the side midfielders, keeping the pressure high, being there when the ball rebounds conveniently, craft their own chances and generate a few free kicks or - even better - penalties. Being a striker for Farfadillis is suitable only for the fittest and most talented Farf players, naturally.
Due to Farfadillis' pervasive attacking style, very few teams can say they've managed a clean sheet against them after Farfadillis first qualified for the World Cup, with East Shippensburg, New Gordonopia, Ko-oren, Wight and Kinitaria being the only ones capable of achieving that up to now, while Thatius can claim they survived 90 minutes, before conceding in extra time during AOCAF Cup 39's quarterfinals. Legalese managed to tie against Farfadillis in the Confederations' Cup, but the match was of little importance to the team, and it even used mostly substitutes and a lot less offensive approach. It's not uncommon for Farfadillis to score more than three goals in a game, too. However, this comes with a huge drawback, which is conceding many goals. It's also not uncommon for Farfadillis to concede around two goals in a match. Farfadillis' style of play has been generally regarded as, with just one word, "crazy".
Starting XI (Will vary. However, when it does, it will be RP'd) The starting eleven shows Erfaon Lisdiren defending the Farf goal, as expected. The left back shall be Leo Fakkotti. The centre back shall be Cleto Mata. The right back shall be Alaminos, the best player of the defense. The defensive midfielder shall be Yurpá Mêndêlöíndçêl, leading the defense and attempting to minimize the number of goals conceded. He shall also be the one recovering the ball and making it flow to either the flanks or the centre attacking midfield duo. On the left, Risko Kâí shall be the one responsible for one of the toughest positions for a Farf. On the right, the young Mâás Fôx will be doing a similar thing. The centre attacking midfield duo will be composed of Ichi Tuzzio and Alex Terán, which comprise what is argued to be the best centre attacking midfield duo in Farf history. This does not mean Farf history has been long for the distinction to be even remotely meaningful, though. The two strikers shall be Friekder Dandalleion, threatening from pretty much anywhere, and Nazeau Roga, who shall be the 'cleaner', scoring the rebounds and the like, mostly. He's good at everything, though. Also, five out of six substitute midfielders will usually be called up, hence all of them being likely substitutes. Why is this being included here, anyway?
Stadium
La Fantás (100,000 seats)
Say hello to Farfadillis' still-kind-of-somewhat-new stadium! Having relatively recently hosted the Champions' Cup's 50th final and the Baptism of Fire's 54th final, it's shown to be a great stadium. It's got many, many, many seats, and it's filled with violent Farves, fanatics without any limits willing to shoot each and every one of your nation's fans! Not really, those are just a minority, albeit an incredibly loud one. No, seriously, gunshots are very loud.