Season 89 - Zenith Preview
1. Sabrefell Athletic
‘The Rams’
The Barbarossa (72,000)
Sabrefell, ARI
ROSTER
GK - 18 - Hailee SOURTOIS (23) [CMT]
RB - 2 - Caoimhin HADLEY (26) [BRE]
CB - 5 - Hollis STEPHENSON (32) [PFA]
CB - 22 - Vetta ROBACK (26)
LB - 16 - Nimue CULPEPPER (28) [BRE]
RM - 12 - REBEKKA Kajsdóttir (20) [GRF]
CM - 6 - Seeker BISCAN (26)
CM - 7 - Susan MONAGHAN (27) [TMB]
LM - 11 - Ladonna WOMACK (29) [CMT]
ST - 15 - Drazen SKARA (24) [MYT]
ST - 21 - Damien GANNOT (31) [MYT]
GK - 1 - Raluca GARAMOND (34)
CB - 4 - Alan TARAKOV (33) [STL]
LB - 3 - Heather ALTAMEYER (20)
RM - 23 - Marcelo ESCOBAR (31) [VLD]
CM - 13 - Sonya BELLTOWER (30)
LM - 26 - Thora ASBRECHT (23)
ST - 9 - Lex KLEIN (22) [ZRH]
GK - 30 - Shianne LEIGHTON (19)
RB - 19 - Arvid KRAUSE (20)
CB - 24 - Eitri MARSDEN (22)
CM - 10 - Tasia WISTING (25)
CM - 39 - Gerhard MEIJER (19)
ST - 14 - Kezia STAUNCH (20)
ST - 17 - Tanya BERESFORD (22)
MANAGER
Kalia TOLSII (47) [MRN]
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 5th
TROPHY CABINET
4 Premiership titles (50, 58, 67, 73)
2 NFA Cups (50, 66)
2 Ramsey Shields (67, 68)
1 IFCF Champions League (88)
2 UICA Globe Cups (56, 73)
Campionato Esportivano di Campeones (59)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 5th - 70 pts - CL
87: Zenith - 2nd - 85 pts - CL
86: Zenith - 6th - 67 pts
85: Zenith - 3rd - 81 pts - ChC
84: Zenith - 12th - 48 pts
TRANSFERS
IN
Thora Asbrecht (Southfell United, 6m)
Gerhard Meijer (promoted)
OUT
Sarafina Ikpeazu (Alexandria United, undisclosed)
Rika Lundell (retired)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Karena Braham, Alexa Ferryman, Kurtis Fitzmarten, Daniel Kruse, Lindse Kvasina, Darren Parrett, Lind Pressinger, Markus Rhein, Snowy Sleet
Club Heroes: Coalan Bray, Michael Campbell, Karelline Charmwell, Oscar Coltrane, Xixi Ens, Rowan Gawain, Ole Oehman, Yupanqui Sarracena, Sipke Tarala
One-Club Men: Matt Breen, Lukas Strongnesse
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
Athletic have always been a force to be reckoned with in the Nepharan game, and no matter what Moths fans insist, will never be completely in their shadow. The 56 cycle cemented that, when they secured the first-ever UICA silverware for the nation, ensuring the Premiership's arrival as a major player. Despite occasional spells in the wilderness, infamously following up their first modern title win with 11th, 12th and 17th-placed finishes, Athletic have always bounced back from adversity, backed by a loud, aggressive and outspoken fanbase. While the Moths are defined by union ties, Athletic are twinned informally with the military, and by urban Nepharim standards tend to have right-wing elements - though both the club and its fanbase have always worked quickly and tirelessly to stamp out any hint of fascism. Athletic are the most widely disliked club in the city, largely due to incidents of fan violence alienating them from River and the Chariots, as well as their mutual hatred of Sabrefell Moths. To be an Athletic fan is to embrace the siege mentality and relish the looks on the haters' faces when you win.
Notable Products: Karena Braham, Alexa Ferryman, Kurtis Fitzmarten, Daniel Kruse, Lindse Kvasina, Darren Parrett, Lind Pressinger, Markus Rhein, Snowy Sleet
Club Heroes: Coalan Bray, Michael Campbell, Karelline Charmwell, Oscar Coltrane, Xixi Ens, Rowan Gawain, Ole Oehman, Yupanqui Sarracena, Sipke Tarala
One-Club Men: Matt Breen, Lukas Strongnesse
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
Athletic have always been a force to be reckoned with in the Nepharan game, and no matter what Moths fans insist, will never be completely in their shadow. The 56 cycle cemented that, when they secured the first-ever UICA silverware for the nation, ensuring the Premiership's arrival as a major player. Despite occasional spells in the wilderness, infamously following up their first modern title win with 11th, 12th and 17th-placed finishes, Athletic have always bounced back from adversity, backed by a loud, aggressive and outspoken fanbase. While the Moths are defined by union ties, Athletic are twinned informally with the military, and by urban Nepharim standards tend to have right-wing elements - though both the club and its fanbase have always worked quickly and tirelessly to stamp out any hint of fascism. Athletic are the most widely disliked club in the city, largely due to incidents of fan violence alienating them from River and the Chariots, as well as their mutual hatred of Sabrefell Moths. To be an Athletic fan is to embrace the siege mentality and relish the looks on the haters' faces when you win.
2. Sabrefell Moths
‘The Moths’
Farham Arena (90,000)
Sabrefell, ARI
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Lorée BAUTISTA (29) [CMT]
RB - 17 - Solblindi RAKE (26)
CB - 13 - Everton BOLDING (27) [AUD]
CB - 19 - Adnan SULEJMANOVIC (28) [MYT]
LB - 22 - Kyri LEVERING (26)
CM - 20 - Catheline FANG (21) <YZH>
DM - 14 - Laslo VOL BRININGER (26) <MRN>
CM - 15 - Jean-Christophe BABIN (27) [QUE]
RW - 10 - Kaisa GYLDENSTROEM (30) [SVJ]
ST - 21 - Nick RIORDAN (28) [TMB]
LW - 16 - Ceatrix SERVAL (20)
GK - 12 - Shamir RAVEL (23)
CB - 5 - Tristan NIEDERMAYER (35) [STL]
LB - 3 - Vasilii NYBERG (31) [SRS]
DM - 23 - Gawain DEVENEY (24)
CM - 8 - Flora BROWN (29) [EUR]
ST - 9 - Berenice ANDREAS (27)
LW - 11 - Eloise KWEON (30) [QUE]
GK - 25 - Senad HASANOVIC (20) <MYT>
RB - 18 - Sasha KLEIN (21)
CB - 6 - Hender SOLDAT (23)
CM - 4 - Kelzi HARASLIN (27)
CM - 27 - Matthias GREY (22)
RW - 2 - Têrçêr ANAXIMANE (34) [FFD]
ST - 7 - Sabina VENTURE (24)
MANAGER
Penumbra AMOKACHI (53)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 4th
TROPHY CABINET
4 Premiership titles (47, 60, 68, 69)
3 NFA Cups (58, 65, 85)
3 Ramsey Shields (66, 69, 70)
Champions Cup (73)
2 Globe Cups (64, 67)
Super Cup (73)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 6th - 69 pts
87: Zenith - 4th - 78 pts - ChC
86: Zenith - 4th - 74 pts - ChC
85: Zenith - 6th - 71 pts
84: Zenith - 3rd - 82 pts - ChC
TRANSFERS
IN
N/A
OUT
N/A
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Nevaeh Cathar, Rook Cathar, Sasha Christener, Gudrun Crowley, Kirsten Cliving, Bravura Harper, Michael Kellard, Catheline Marchant, Scheherazade Meier, Cheney Rosewood, Tawny Shone, Lux Vicelich
Club Heroes: Robert Griffin, Aaliyah Johnson, James Macbeth, Gerhard Thunder, Imriel Townsend, Solara Vol
One-Club Men: Lucia Pembroke, James Yorke
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The biggest and proudest club in Nephara's biggest and proudest city, the former capital of Sabrefell; a giant fortified metropolis whose layers of walls and distinctive flat, forceful architecture betray the cities origins as a stronghold first and a place to live second. The moths of Sabrefell themselves are notorious for their size, number and, topically for the club, resilence. The original giants of the Nepharim league, the Moths had, by a distance, the most titles in the pre-UICA Premiership and have remained very competitive in modern times, generally playing a very fast, attacking brand of football, and particularly loving a prolific striker - Gerhard Thunder, homegrown Rook Cathar, five-time Iron Boot winner Aaliyah Johnson and Solara Vol have all become club legends. Their pull is best summarised by the fact that, when the time came to retire the crumbling Gargoyle's Court, they simply moved into the Farham Arena, hitherto only for Cormorants games and Cup finals. Though they present themselves as 'Nephara's club', they in theory represent the west of Sabrefell, and have historically been associated with hard-left elements, and while they count a large base of casual support their ultras have been guilty of violence in the past. More positively, their pyro and banner displays are among the finest in the world. Their fiercest rivals are Athletic, in the east of the city.
Notable Products: Nevaeh Cathar, Rook Cathar, Sasha Christener, Gudrun Crowley, Kirsten Cliving, Bravura Harper, Michael Kellard, Catheline Marchant, Scheherazade Meier, Cheney Rosewood, Tawny Shone, Lux Vicelich
Club Heroes: Robert Griffin, Aaliyah Johnson, James Macbeth, Gerhard Thunder, Imriel Townsend, Solara Vol
One-Club Men: Lucia Pembroke, James Yorke
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The biggest and proudest club in Nephara's biggest and proudest city, the former capital of Sabrefell; a giant fortified metropolis whose layers of walls and distinctive flat, forceful architecture betray the cities origins as a stronghold first and a place to live second. The moths of Sabrefell themselves are notorious for their size, number and, topically for the club, resilence. The original giants of the Nepharim league, the Moths had, by a distance, the most titles in the pre-UICA Premiership and have remained very competitive in modern times, generally playing a very fast, attacking brand of football, and particularly loving a prolific striker - Gerhard Thunder, homegrown Rook Cathar, five-time Iron Boot winner Aaliyah Johnson and Solara Vol have all become club legends. Their pull is best summarised by the fact that, when the time came to retire the crumbling Gargoyle's Court, they simply moved into the Farham Arena, hitherto only for Cormorants games and Cup finals. Though they present themselves as 'Nephara's club', they in theory represent the west of Sabrefell, and have historically been associated with hard-left elements, and while they count a large base of casual support their ultras have been guilty of violence in the past. More positively, their pyro and banner displays are among the finest in the world. Their fiercest rivals are Athletic, in the east of the city.
3. Crisisbless
‘The Heelers’
Godswatch (63,000)
Crisisbless, CHD
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Toxothea SEBRING (27)
RB - 2 - August KOVAC (29)
CB - 5 - Sven COPPERHEAD (28)
CB - 12 - Matthias LIEVEN (31) [VAL]
LB - 6 - Auburn DELASRA (26)
RM - 13 - Kestrel ANHARBOUR (27)
CM - 23 - Bellona SEBOLD (25)
CM - 4 - Demeter CONSTANTINE (28)
LM - 10 - Anne-Marie ROUX (30) [SVG]
ST - 21 - Zinaida WOODCARVER (26) [QUE]
ST - 14 - Dénes ROBINEAU (23) [FFD]
GK - 20 - Veluca AUSTEN (35)
RB - 29 - Cheney PLEIJER (23)
CB - 3 - Papageno KOLAR (23)
CM - 24 - Zozo KEARNES (23)
CM - 7 - Claudia MAKATSCH (31) [VAL]
LM - 16 - Ženeva KILGALLIC (22) <FFD>
ST - 9 - Rachel ARNISTON (34) [SCT]
GK - 25 - Thill EHRMANN (23)
CB - 22 - Yngriit KALABAAN (35) [MRN]
LB - 18 - Yasmina TALAY (21) <SRS>
RM - 15 - Nikolai KELLER (20)
CM - 17 - Albizua CROFT (21) <MRT>
ST - 14 - Zandra ERSKINE (20)
ST - 36 - Jelena KILGALLON (19) <FFD>
Manager
Kosovare FAIRWEATHER (48)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 3rd
TROPHY CABINET
5 Premiership titles (59, 71, 75, 86, 87)
3 NFA Cups (47, 61, 64)
Cup Winners’ Cup (62)
Copa de Campeones (76)
5 Ramsey Shields (72, 76, 83, 87, 88)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 2nd - 74 pts - CL
87: Zenith - 1st - 92 pts - CL
86: Zenith - 1st - 77 pts - CL
85: Zenith - 5th - 74 pts - ChC
84: Zenith - 4th - 78 pts - ChC
TRANSFERS
IN
Jelena Kilgallon (promoted)
OUT
Lothas Ludwig (Soldarian FC, undisclosed)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Sven Copperhead, Syrene Fischer, Ženeva Kilgallic, Sieglinde Lohengrin, Sabrine Portsgate, Brigid Kestrel, Toxothea Sebring, Marisha Staunton, Bremusa Strassman, Methuselah Tregajorran
Club Heroes: Kósa Bajnok, Anders Engstroem, Fabricio Gallardo, Ror Jevjdevic-Hadsic, Mercurio Kastriot, Osric Keast, Erick Khan, Espen Knutsen, Pawlo Marciak, Lucia Oakwood, Leona Rafford, Erwin Spijkers, Luxulya St. Cleer, Isaia Urso, Moira Woakes
One-Club Men: Augustine Brandon
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The dominant force of the towering major city of Crisisbless, and in theory one of the dominant forces within Nephara itself, but there was a time at which they were technically outperformed by little Starling just above in terms of titles. They have a reputation as bottlers, just lacking the fortitude to turn their ability into league wins; hence their name, the Heelers, nominally after the dog but more an appropriated insult at their status trailing in the wake of the biggest clubs. But they've generally been consistent, rarely falling completely out of the business end of things, and have something of a reputation as Cup specialists. They still do have plenty of silverware to their name, and their proud fans regard their club as a match for anyone in the world. Crisisbless are one of those teams that kind of wants to fight everyone in the vicinity; primarily Crisisbless United, their greatest rival in their own city, but there's a level of rivalry with nearby, upstart Starling as well.
Notable Products: Sven Copperhead, Syrene Fischer, Ženeva Kilgallic, Sieglinde Lohengrin, Sabrine Portsgate, Brigid Kestrel, Toxothea Sebring, Marisha Staunton, Bremusa Strassman, Methuselah Tregajorran
Club Heroes: Kósa Bajnok, Anders Engstroem, Fabricio Gallardo, Ror Jevjdevic-Hadsic, Mercurio Kastriot, Osric Keast, Erick Khan, Espen Knutsen, Pawlo Marciak, Lucia Oakwood, Leona Rafford, Erwin Spijkers, Luxulya St. Cleer, Isaia Urso, Moira Woakes
One-Club Men: Augustine Brandon
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The dominant force of the towering major city of Crisisbless, and in theory one of the dominant forces within Nephara itself, but there was a time at which they were technically outperformed by little Starling just above in terms of titles. They have a reputation as bottlers, just lacking the fortitude to turn their ability into league wins; hence their name, the Heelers, nominally after the dog but more an appropriated insult at their status trailing in the wake of the biggest clubs. But they've generally been consistent, rarely falling completely out of the business end of things, and have something of a reputation as Cup specialists. They still do have plenty of silverware to their name, and their proud fans regard their club as a match for anyone in the world. Crisisbless are one of those teams that kind of wants to fight everyone in the vicinity; primarily Crisisbless United, their greatest rival in their own city, but there's a level of rivalry with nearby, upstart Starling as well.
4. Brinemouth
‘The Dockers’
Brinemouth Eagle’s Club (65,000)
Brinemouth, LZC
ROSTER
GK - 12 - Sandra MIDDLETON (30) <QUE>
RB - 2 - Tosca MEADOWS (27)
CB - 18 - Chiara BLANCO (32) [SVG]
CB - 4 - Anaximander SCALES (28)
LB - 3 - Jade ARCONADA (22) <EUR>
CM - 8 - Esther CAELIN (23)
CM - 6 - Cassander SOUTHSEA (26)
RW - 10 - THRASTAR Bjarnlaugsson (28) [GRF]
AM - 15 - Omer KUHAR-ARH (31) [MYT]
LW - 11 - Yonatoño DE LA GARZA (25) [FFD]
ST - 14 - Tess MILLER (25) <EUR>
GK - 1 - Ewald HEUSER (36) [STL]
CB - 18 - Cale SCHINDLER (30)
LB - 19 - Lucy ALMWOOD (33) [EUR]
CM - 20 - Kazuo MARTIN (31) [DEL]
RW - 7 - Joao PEREYRA (30) [JUV]
AM - 21 - Kisvarda MARIN (25)
ST - 17 - Lázaro PATRÓN (35) [AUD]
GK - 30 - Rexona TALLINN (19)
RB - 29 - Zander MERSEA (25)
CB - 22 - Alessander KEATON (21)
CM - 16 - Pernille BRAND (33)
CM - 13 - Thessaly KOERTZEN (22)
LW - 33 - Tristan ALTMANN (19)
ST - 9 - Bernadette TERNCLIFF (20)
Manager
Grey HOLDEN (56) [SCT]
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 1st
TROPHY CABINET
10 League titles (53, 54, 55, 61, 62, 70, 72, 78, 79, 84)
NFA Cup (62)
2 Ramsey Shields (73, 85)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 4th - 71 pts - ChC
87: Zenith - 3rd - 82 pts - ChC
86: Zenith - 2nd - 75 pts - CL
85: Zenith - 2nd - 82 pts - CL
84: Zenith - 1st - 87 pts - CL
TRANSFERS
IN
Esther Caelin (Southfell United, 8m)
Cale Schindler (Southfell United, 1.5m)
Valën Pídí (Mâ lâméómë, part-exchange)
Tristan Altmann (promoted)
Rexona Tallinn (promoted)
OUT
Seona Gale (Mâ lâméómë, undisclosed)
Indra Söderström (Club Stein-los, undisclosed)
Dismas Anderson (Barossia United, 5.5m)
Timon Rustil (Yassaca, 3m)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Penumbra Amokachi, Danijel Brymora, Chris Christon, Croft Drinkwater, Dimitra Exarchopolous, Konrad Gosforth, Diligence Nkembe, Temperance Nkembe
Club Heroes: Augustine Breton, Jonathan Bosetti, Farago rue Cazade, Tana Colbright, Evelyn Conjure, Erica Kenney, Desya Kuznetsov, Kunibert Mathias, Darek Norgen, Lukas Tauscher, Stig Soederquist, Ronda Judit Styrn, James Watt
Iconic Manager: Larissa Garrotte
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
Despite the earthy nickname conjuring images of teamsters and burly shirtless men, Brinemouth is a largely affluent city, particularly the coastal east, and their football club became nouveau-riche just in time for the Premiership to join the international scene. They have, as a result, been far more successful post-UICA than pre-, and their seven titles are only matched by AFC Treason - indeed, the Premiership's ascension into the ranks of serious leagues worldwide seemed to coincide with an era of dominance for the two clubs on each end of the country, overshadowing the 'Sabrefell giants' of Athletic and the Moths who had dominated prior to the modern era. Unlike Treason, their playing identity is based around expensive marquee talent playing beautiful attacking football - locals are considered a nice bonus, but not essential. They want the ball, and they want to be flashy with it. West Brinemouth are their only real rivals for fanbase in the city, but are too weak on the pitch to make a proper rival in Brinemouth's eyes. Instead, they save their ire for the Classic, against their philosophical opposites and equals AFC Treason.
Notable Products: Penumbra Amokachi, Danijel Brymora, Chris Christon, Croft Drinkwater, Dimitra Exarchopolous, Konrad Gosforth, Diligence Nkembe, Temperance Nkembe
Club Heroes: Augustine Breton, Jonathan Bosetti, Farago rue Cazade, Tana Colbright, Evelyn Conjure, Erica Kenney, Desya Kuznetsov, Kunibert Mathias, Darek Norgen, Lukas Tauscher, Stig Soederquist, Ronda Judit Styrn, James Watt
Iconic Manager: Larissa Garrotte
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
Despite the earthy nickname conjuring images of teamsters and burly shirtless men, Brinemouth is a largely affluent city, particularly the coastal east, and their football club became nouveau-riche just in time for the Premiership to join the international scene. They have, as a result, been far more successful post-UICA than pre-, and their seven titles are only matched by AFC Treason - indeed, the Premiership's ascension into the ranks of serious leagues worldwide seemed to coincide with an era of dominance for the two clubs on each end of the country, overshadowing the 'Sabrefell giants' of Athletic and the Moths who had dominated prior to the modern era. Unlike Treason, their playing identity is based around expensive marquee talent playing beautiful attacking football - locals are considered a nice bonus, but not essential. They want the ball, and they want to be flashy with it. West Brinemouth are their only real rivals for fanbase in the city, but are too weak on the pitch to make a proper rival in Brinemouth's eyes. Instead, they save their ire for the Classic, against their philosophical opposites and equals AFC Treason.
5. Aries Chariots
‘The Chariots’
The Scythes (36,000)
Sabrefell, ARI
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Radoslav BLAHA (25) [SRS]
RB - 13 - Mirko STEFFEN (28)
CB - 19 - Friede VOLKMANN (25)
CB - 2 - Margarita LILLEHAMMER-Lockright (32) [EFL]
LB - 3 - Paige DEWINTER (28)
RM - 23 - Jess KRNETA (24)
CM - 8 - Ismet ZMIRIC (26) [MYT]
CM - 5 - Gethin TAPHOUSE (23)
LM - 11 - Scalena WOODWRIGHT (28)
ST - 9 - Mathias GRETLER (26) [DEL]
ST - 14 - Konrad BALMORAL (28)
GK - 20 - Orsine MIURA (21) <OSR>
CB - 6 - Sorceress BULLARD (26)
LB - 12 - Undine CHARNWOOD (22)
CM - 22 - Winabæn KEVAARSEN (34) [MRN]
LM - 16 - Tadej ROSKAR (21) <MYT>
ST - 7 - Beatan SHEARER (24) <TLI>
ST - 21 - Artur KODAK (21)
GK - 30 - Leti FRIEDMANN (19)
RB - 34 - Cedric TAUB (19)
CB - 18 - Pryna RASANAMIRA (36) [CBP]
CM - 15 - Bernhard McFADDEN (22) <TLI>
RM - 24 - Lukas TRIDENT (20)
CM - 25 - Oskar SCOWL (20)
ST - 31 - Karla TRIANTIS (18)
MANAGER
Lexus ULREICH (54)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 6th
TROPHY CABINET
1 League title (88)
2 NFA Cups (55, 63)
Globe Cup (58)
Super Cup (58)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 1st - 78 pts - CL
87: Zenith - 5th - 64 pts - ChC
86: Zenith - 3rd - 75 pts - ChC
85: Zenith - 12th - 45 pts
84: Zenith - 5th - 66 pts - ChC
TRANSFERS
IN
Leti Friedmann (promoted)
Cedric Taub (promoted)
Karla Triantis (promoted)
OUT
Jasper Mordecai (Sivolvia Capitalizt, 6m)
Tricia Cray (Scolastico, 5m)
Hannah Booth (Blackfields, 3.5m)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Uli Alsatian, Trajan Bruyne, Brigitte Coppinger, Claudia Escrow, Jasper Mordecai, Paula Morgan, Logan Murdoch, Adnan Szalai
Club Heroes: Croft Drinkwater, Ihazintzu Malkorra, Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright, Emanuele Riviello, Rowena Sierra, Katerina Tarrasch, Nate Walker
One-Club Men: Jess Leinster
Iconic Managers: Gareth Sumner, Lexus Ulreich
The Chariots are not one of the largest sides in Sabrefell by any means, but they can point to a devoted and vibrant fanbase operating out of the eastern suburbs and to a history of punching well above their weight, at one stage finishing as high as second and winning a Globe Cup, then being the first Nepharan side to claim a Super Cup. They have thrived with the increasing levels of immigration into the country over the past couple of decades, and their catchment is particularly lush with Licentian diaspora, hence the more recent decision to switch from white to a blue and gold away kit. In more recent years, the giants of Nephara have re-established themselves, and the Chariots have switched gears to focusing on youth and infrastructure, though they dream of a return to the glory days. Their only real rivals are Sabrefell Athletic, who they revile after incidents of fan clashes - a bond they share with Raven River, which has always been a somewhat friendly rivalry.
Notable Products: Uli Alsatian, Trajan Bruyne, Brigitte Coppinger, Claudia Escrow, Jasper Mordecai, Paula Morgan, Logan Murdoch, Adnan Szalai
Club Heroes: Croft Drinkwater, Ihazintzu Malkorra, Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright, Emanuele Riviello, Rowena Sierra, Katerina Tarrasch, Nate Walker
One-Club Men: Jess Leinster
Iconic Managers: Gareth Sumner, Lexus Ulreich
The Chariots are not one of the largest sides in Sabrefell by any means, but they can point to a devoted and vibrant fanbase operating out of the eastern suburbs and to a history of punching well above their weight, at one stage finishing as high as second and winning a Globe Cup, then being the first Nepharan side to claim a Super Cup. They have thrived with the increasing levels of immigration into the country over the past couple of decades, and their catchment is particularly lush with Licentian diaspora, hence the more recent decision to switch from white to a blue and gold away kit. In more recent years, the giants of Nephara have re-established themselves, and the Chariots have switched gears to focusing on youth and infrastructure, though they dream of a return to the glory days. Their only real rivals are Sabrefell Athletic, who they revile after incidents of fan clashes - a bond they share with Raven River, which has always been a somewhat friendly rivalry.
6. AFC Treason
‘The Stags’
The Gauntlet (65,000)
Treason, CRE
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Paiva SHIMSKI (30) [SRS]
RB - 17 - Tiamat HOLDEN (24)
CB - 5 - Kenneth RÖYSVEIT (22) <SVJ>
CB - 19 - Valtteri TIREL (21) [SRS]
LB - 3 - Avarice PROVINCE (29)
CM - 23 - Fiadh BUCHAN (28) [TLI]
CM - 26 - Danilo SEVALJEVIC (25) <MYT>
RW - 15 - Tabithe DRAKE (23)
AM - 21 - Morgan ROSENBLATT (32) [CDG]
LW - 11 - Valerie WELLS (27) [TMB]
ST - 9 - RÖSKVI Tyrfingsson (28) [GRF]
GK - 12 - Neriza VONSTRATTEN (22)
CB - 22 - Ettard MITTEAGER (27)
LB - 18 - Silja JORSE (32) [SAJ]
CM - 8 - Marcella SALTER (26)
LW - 35 - Radu VORMUTH (19)
ST - 16 - Davor KURTISHI (31)
ST - 34 - Leona TSANG (19) <YZH>
GK - 16 - Bryony LINDT (36)
RB - 39 - Olec TANZER (20)
CB - 6 - Kahala MURJE (34) [SAJ]
CM - 13 - Purna ZAZAGAN (32) [SRS]
CM - 20 - Anders FLEISCHER (22)
RW - 7 - Hansi VANDERMEER (20)
ST - 10 - Franziska LOCKE (25)
MANAGER
CRALT-NIRLO Fox (63) [QUS]
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 2nd
TROPHY CABINET
15 League titles (48, 49, 52, 56, 57, 65, 66, 74, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85)
4 NFA Cups (49, 76, 82, 87)
2 Cope de Campeones (67, 77)
Campionato Esportivano di Campeones (57)
5 Ramsey Shields (77, 81, 82, 84, 86)
Gang of Six member
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 9th - 55 pts
87: Zenith - 6th - 64 pts - ChC
86: Zenith - 5th - 70 pts - ChC
85: Zenith - 1st - 84 pts - CL
84: Zenith - 2nd - 85 pts - CL
TRANSFERS
IN
Davor Kurtishi (AFC Corvistone, 4m)
OUT
Hecate Zeller (Goodfeather FC, 5m)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Diandra Ballard, Claudia Cautcher, Malachi Gallagher, Tiamat Holden, Calliope Katskalidis, Aventurine Kolar, Servet Misidjan, Kurtis Quinn, Aristide Metzger, Tanith Rainsford, Sigurd Rustwyth, Fasolt Senninger, Konrad Vornander, Scylla Vyntra
Club Heroes: Roque Acosta, Angel Clavel, Josephus Flaccus, Roddy Fraser, Catheline Harper, Tosca Marlowe, Russ Miller, Rovena Stride, Peter Svensson, Lienke Vesper
One-Club Men: Markus Anderton, Gideon Fletcher, Cathy Stokes
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The city of Treason is the large, parochial industrial powerhouse of the northwest, the place where the last king of Nephara was executed. Ask most people there about the many vibrant clubs, and they'll concede the Stags are the best show in town. Treason were always a big side, but along with Brinemouth became an iconic titan of the league as it rose up the UICA rankings - currently, the two sides are matched on seven titles apiece. Treason have a very strong local identity based on physicality, professionalism and hard work. They have a proud tradition of youth development, and have always relied heavily on their academy to provide for their roster. They also have the largest fanbase of any Nepharim side. They are Chatswood's fiercest rivals, and Brinemouth's (in 'the Classic'), and North Laithland's due to being their nearest urban rival, and South Laithland's due to stealing most of their best players over the years, and Stahlburg City's following a long history of violent match-ups and infamously 'stealing' their best chance at a modern title. Following an implausible number of international clashes, they even sparked a friendly rivalry with Buyanese side Blau-Weiss Pallstadt.
Notable Products: Diandra Ballard, Claudia Cautcher, Malachi Gallagher, Tiamat Holden, Calliope Katskalidis, Aventurine Kolar, Servet Misidjan, Kurtis Quinn, Aristide Metzger, Tanith Rainsford, Sigurd Rustwyth, Fasolt Senninger, Konrad Vornander, Scylla Vyntra
Club Heroes: Roque Acosta, Angel Clavel, Josephus Flaccus, Roddy Fraser, Catheline Harper, Tosca Marlowe, Russ Miller, Rovena Stride, Peter Svensson, Lienke Vesper
One-Club Men: Markus Anderton, Gideon Fletcher, Cathy Stokes
Premiership Debut: Inaugural
The city of Treason is the large, parochial industrial powerhouse of the northwest, the place where the last king of Nephara was executed. Ask most people there about the many vibrant clubs, and they'll concede the Stags are the best show in town. Treason were always a big side, but along with Brinemouth became an iconic titan of the league as it rose up the UICA rankings - currently, the two sides are matched on seven titles apiece. Treason have a very strong local identity based on physicality, professionalism and hard work. They have a proud tradition of youth development, and have always relied heavily on their academy to provide for their roster. They also have the largest fanbase of any Nepharim side. They are Chatswood's fiercest rivals, and Brinemouth's (in 'the Classic'), and North Laithland's due to being their nearest urban rival, and South Laithland's due to stealing most of their best players over the years, and Stahlburg City's following a long history of violent match-ups and infamously 'stealing' their best chance at a modern title. Following an implausible number of international clashes, they even sparked a friendly rivalry with Buyanese side Blau-Weiss Pallstadt.
7. Starling
‘The Passerines’
Jade Park (28,000)
Starling, CHD
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Rhiannon FAWN (25) [MRT]
RB - 18 - Crispin FREMONT (25)
CB - 2 - Tamiika VINE (25)
CB - 6 - Martin PEARCE (26) [EUR]
LB - 26 - Avyaan PARAMAR (26) [SNL]
CM - 4 - René AIGNER (26) [CMT]
CM - 19 - Maruschka KOERVER (27)
RW - 7 - Ruslan NOVIKOV (26) [SVJ]
AM - 35 - THYRILL Bjarnhéðinsson (21) [CMT]
LW - 11 - Ascalon COFFEY (24)
ST - 15 - Satine VALENZA (26)
GK - 12 - Annabelle PRESS (34)
CB - 24 - Colossus MUSCAT (24)
LB - 3 - Laviska CANTICLE (31)
CM - 25 - Kite ROCASTLE (28)
RW - 13 - Valérie NOIR (26) [CMT]
AM - 10 - Lukas WOLF (30) [SWR]
ST - 9 - Steffie GARRETT (32) [CDG]
GK - 20 - Lukas PROWL (22)
RB - 17 - Braylee NORTH (21) [EFL]
CB - 22 - Sana CAMPBELL (24) [SNL]
CM - 23 - Sandre FINCH (22)
LW - 31 - Helje CANDLES (19)
ST - 14 - Avissa VECSEI (23)
MANAGER
Adalheid METZELDER (56)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: 59
ALL-TIME RANKING: 11th
TROPHY CABINET
2 Premiership titles (63, 64)
2 NFA Cups (70, 88)
First Division title (60)
Champions Cup (64)
Super Cup (64)
Dwile Invitational (74)
Ramsey Shield (71)
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 3rd - 73 pts - ChC
87: Zenith - 8th - 59 pts
86: Zenith - 13th - 47 pts
85: Zenith - 11th - 47 pts
84: Zenith - 6th - 64 pts
TRANSFERS
IN
Helje Candles (promoted)
OUT
Cyra Leveret (Southfell United, 4m)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Evangeline Aschenbach, Lyre Castor, Xanthe Hauser, Estrella Hawke, Elsa Kaelin, Konrad Lovelace, Reinhard Meixner, Hyacinth Surman
Club Heroes: Keira Andisori, Liam Armstrong, Christian Berg, Justinian Hargrave, Deirdre McNessa, Sean Smørdal, Kurtis Warner
Iconic Manager: Amethyst Fegelein
Starling are the standout 'Football Manager' story of Nephara, perhaps even the world. In the Passerines' first Premiership season, they were relegated despite a strong side on paper. In their second, they stayed up. In their third... they won the league. In their fourth, they won the league and Champions Cup. They've never looked back, and incorporated a golden star and golden trim into their crests and kits to commemorate these victories. Starling is a small city to the north of Crisisbless, the first sign of civilisation heading south from the Northern Vale. As a result, they have a firmly established antipathy against Crisisbless and the two main Valesider clubs, Corvette and Leichhardt, without being the main rival of any of them. They've used the proceeds of their victories carefully, trying to build the club's infrastructure up and provide a platform to keep competing; they may not have the catchment or wealth to be entrenched as one of the big dogs forever, but their Golden Age has made them one of Nephara's most recognised sides abroad regardless.
Notable Products: Evangeline Aschenbach, Lyre Castor, Xanthe Hauser, Estrella Hawke, Elsa Kaelin, Konrad Lovelace, Reinhard Meixner, Hyacinth Surman
Club Heroes: Keira Andisori, Liam Armstrong, Christian Berg, Justinian Hargrave, Deirdre McNessa, Sean Smørdal, Kurtis Warner
Iconic Manager: Amethyst Fegelein
Starling are the standout 'Football Manager' story of Nephara, perhaps even the world. In the Passerines' first Premiership season, they were relegated despite a strong side on paper. In their second, they stayed up. In their third... they won the league. In their fourth, they won the league and Champions Cup. They've never looked back, and incorporated a golden star and golden trim into their crests and kits to commemorate these victories. Starling is a small city to the north of Crisisbless, the first sign of civilisation heading south from the Northern Vale. As a result, they have a firmly established antipathy against Crisisbless and the two main Valesider clubs, Corvette and Leichhardt, without being the main rival of any of them. They've used the proceeds of their victories carefully, trying to build the club's infrastructure up and provide a platform to keep competing; they may not have the catchment or wealth to be entrenched as one of the big dogs forever, but their Golden Age has made them one of Nephara's most recognised sides abroad regardless.
8. AFC Corvistone
‘The Crows’
Phoenix Rise (28,000)
Corvistone, NCT
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Sebille LOCKLEAR (25)
RB - 2 - Ash BETVA (26) <QUS>
CB - 22 - Safiya TELFORD (26)
CB - 5 - Ida SEVET-STOKES (29) <QUS>
LB - 20 - Marget SCHOFIELD (24) [CMT]
CM - 7 - Katona MEREDITH (28)
DM - 8 - Tallin LEDGER (26)
CM - 11 - Talia NISARIZO (32) [SRS]
RW - 15 - Mirko HRANILOVIC (25) <MYT>
ST - 9 - Danesha MUELLER (22) <CBR>
LW - 10 - Heather SPAHI (25)
GK - 12 - Çìríkô SARFÓ (24) [FFD]
CB - 18 - Mercedes KNAUTH (31)
LB - 3 - Milla VIIPURI (33) [SVJ]
DM - 6 - Markko NISKANEN (32) [SVJ]
CM - 21 - Casper ANDERSON (23) <EUR>
RW - 13 - Aitziber 'Zizi' ORZABAL (21) <ASG>
ST - 14 - Endre CASE (26)
GK - 30 - Evony THORNHILL (19)
RB - 17 - Berthold KUCKA (22)
CB - 19 - Gordin IRONMONGER (25)
CM - 26 - Pavel STALTIERI (20) <EUR>
ST - 35 - Balian ELLERSHAW (19) <MRT>
LW - 23 - Luvenia BRANDON (32) [SYL]
MANAGER
Sascha DIMITRIUS (48)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: 70
ALL-TIME RANKING: 23rd
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 8th - 57 pts
87: Zenith - 10th - 56 pts
86: Zenith - 8th - 60 pts
85: Zenith - 7th - 59 pts
84: Zenith - 7th - 63 pts
TRANSFERS
IN
Balian Ellershaw (promoted)
OUT
Davor Kurtishi (AFC Treason, 4m)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Konrad Balmoral, Ash Betva, Ilyana Brosch, Mirko Hranilovic, Sonya Latimore, Danilo Sevaljevic
Club Heroes: Chibuzo Afolayan, Rachel Arniston, Krista Morham
The most controversial and, yes, hated club in Nephara. Corvistone is the new planned capital of Nephara, and AFC Corvistone was made explicitly to be a club worthy of the capital. But the capital isn't fully formed and the club, which struggles to even half-fill its fantastic stadium, faces constant pressure for buying success and in all fairness it has never shied away from that, splurging money freely to drag themselves to the top flight. Their fans relish the hate, though, and the club makes the most of its siege mentality. At this stage, however, even most boiled-on fans tend to admit that Corvistone are a fixture of the top half of the Zenith, and the impressive conveyor belt of academy talent - often first- or second-generation immigrant stock - has won them some begrudging admiration.
Notable Products: Konrad Balmoral, Ash Betva, Ilyana Brosch, Mirko Hranilovic, Sonya Latimore, Danilo Sevaljevic
Club Heroes: Chibuzo Afolayan, Rachel Arniston, Krista Morham
The most controversial and, yes, hated club in Nephara. Corvistone is the new planned capital of Nephara, and AFC Corvistone was made explicitly to be a club worthy of the capital. But the capital isn't fully formed and the club, which struggles to even half-fill its fantastic stadium, faces constant pressure for buying success and in all fairness it has never shied away from that, splurging money freely to drag themselves to the top flight. Their fans relish the hate, though, and the club makes the most of its siege mentality. At this stage, however, even most boiled-on fans tend to admit that Corvistone are a fixture of the top half of the Zenith, and the impressive conveyor belt of academy talent - often first- or second-generation immigrant stock - has won them some begrudging admiration.
9. Stahlburg City
‘The Smiths’
Čalrek Arena (62,000)
Stahlburg, BAR
ROSTER
GK - 12 - Olympe WEAVER (29)
RB - 6 - Ellen WEBER (27)
CB - 2 - Roxelana THORN (37)
CB - 14 - Fabiana CRUZ (30) [VLD]
LB - 3 - Durgali BAXAYEV (27) [DEL]
CM - 21 - Ramon MacMASTER (32) [AUD]
DM - 4 - Nina MacDONALD (27) [TLI]
CM - 23 - Mirko OVCINA (26) [MYT]
RW - 7 - Miriam TROEGNER (30) [VAL]
ST - 15 - Lars ALVESEN (26) [SVJ]
LW - 11 - VANESSA Marvinsdóttir (30) [GRF]
GK - 20 - Cassi BRETT (24)
RB - 26 - Trici LEA (21)
CB - 5 - Thora HOUGHSON (23)
DM - 19 - Janne RINEHART (23)
CM - 10 - Mersudin SMAJIC (33) [MYT]
RW - 13 - Maria DUKAKIS (28)
ST - 17 - Lowen CORDER (24)
GK - 30 - Filip CUK (18) <MYT>
CB - 37 - Valkyrie WATERFORD (19)
LB - 31 - Josif DOWLER (19)
CM - 8 - Timo SZANDER (22)
CM - 25 - Cass ROTHVOGEL (21)
LW - 16 - Stina HARVIKEN (19)
ST - 9 - Teucer LENAHAN (20)
MANAGER
Gratia BARKER (57)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: Inaugural
ALL-TIME RANKING: 9th
[b]RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 11th - 50 pts
87: Zenith - 9th - 57 pts
86: Zenith - 10th - 51 pts
85: Zenith - 8th - 59 pts
84: Zenith - 11th - 52 pts
TRANSFERS
IN
Filip Cuk (promoted)
Josif Dowler (promoted)
Stina Harviken (promoted)
OUT
Florian Reisinger (Chenoworth Harriers, 5m)
Svenja Baste (retired)
Xander Rosmarin (retired)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Sheila Kilgallon, Rusalka Klein, Elsa Layland, Sophia Moloney, Linde Rostock, Anaximander Scales, Tasha Sauber, Medusa Strand
Club Heroes: Jill Austen, Didier Bernard, William Čalrek, Michael Keane, Georgia Kite, Isabella Shi
One-Club Men: Grubiša Jelić
Iconic Manager: Daniel Brunet
Once considered a keystone member of the Premiership, Stahlburg City once lead the league on the 45th matchday. But, at the last minute, they collapsed, and their fierce rivals Treason overtook them. They've arguably never recovered, with relegation coming at the end of a long, drawn-out malaise. Stahlburg is a polluted, hyperindustrial clump, and City claims rather grandly to represent it all - this has been less true of late with the success of their local rivals, the Rovers. Traditionally they have played an unexciting, direct and physical brand of football, and its supporters value powerful, committed veterans and winning at any cost.
Notable Products: Sheila Kilgallon, Rusalka Klein, Elsa Layland, Sophia Moloney, Linde Rostock, Anaximander Scales, Tasha Sauber, Medusa Strand
Club Heroes: Jill Austen, Didier Bernard, William Čalrek, Michael Keane, Georgia Kite, Isabella Shi
One-Club Men: Grubiša Jelić
Iconic Manager: Daniel Brunet
Once considered a keystone member of the Premiership, Stahlburg City once lead the league on the 45th matchday. But, at the last minute, they collapsed, and their fierce rivals Treason overtook them. They've arguably never recovered, with relegation coming at the end of a long, drawn-out malaise. Stahlburg is a polluted, hyperindustrial clump, and City claims rather grandly to represent it all - this has been less true of late with the success of their local rivals, the Rovers. Traditionally they have played an unexciting, direct and physical brand of football, and its supporters value powerful, committed veterans and winning at any cost.
10. Coret Hawks
‘The Hawks’
The Aviary (30,000)
Coret, LZC
ROSTER
GK - 1 - Clariza MEYER (26)
RB - 6 - Aine COOPER (24) [BRE]
CB - 22 - Luuna PIIRS (30) [MRN]
CB - 13 - Mahir KAPETANOVIC (28) [MYT]
LB - 3 - Sabine KEMP (28) [TMB]
RM - 25 - Cecili PEARCE (24)
CM - 8 - Kieron PLAYER (31) [FVA]
CM - 5 - Freydis LONGHOUSE (29)
LM - 16 - Robinson SEGURA (25) [TKT]
ST - 21 - JÁRNGRÍMUR Náttúlfsson (22) [GRF]
ST - 11 - Alibek KHAUTOV (28) [DEL]
GK - 29 - Musa BILIC (22) <MYT>
RB - 17 - Diadora REEVE (34) <YZH>
CB - 4 - Dzeneta HARKER (35)
RM - 7 - Danielle MARADROGBA (30) [KSK]
CM - 24 - Ceolwulf DRUECKER (20)
ST - 9 - Erik MOSELLE (32) [STL]
ST - 20 - Gareth PAWNBROKER (32)
GK - 30 - Vivian COULTHARD (19)
CB - 19 - Markus OSTLER (22)
LB - 23 - Taylor CURRAN (21) <BRE>
CM - 10 - Stanimir REKAWIC (32, vc) [ZRH]
CM - 15 - Marian STOEPKER (22)
LM - 18 - Zaha SELIG (23)
ST - 14 - Anders HARNIK (23)
MANAGER
Reinhard LOCKWOOD (46)
PREMIERSHIP DEBUT: 49
ALL-TIME RANKING: 10th
TROPHY CABINET
First Division title (56)
NFA Cup (80)
RECENT HISTORY
88: Zenith - 7th - 69 pts
87: Zenith - 7th - 62 pts
86: Zenith - 7th - 63 pts
85: Zenith - 4th - 76 pts - ChC
84: Zenith - 9th - 58 pts
TRANSFERS
IN
Vivian Coulthard (promoted)
OUT
Felicity Wentworth (retired)
BACKGROUND
Notable Products: Rasmus Caracole, Trifon Draxler, Gerry Duffy, Isidra Jeurissen, Harald Matheson, Atalanta Skapetis, Astrid Swain, Vedran Tarashaj
Club Heroes: Gabriella Antonio, Cormak Lethbridge, Alyssa Montague, Kizza Okafor, Eudoxia Tzavaras
One-Club Men: Alex Beckett
Originally the Valkyrja Hawks, back when the Nepharan league included foreign sides from the Serenes region it used to be a part of, the Hawks eventually moved to the northeastern town of Coret to stay relevant. Historically, they've tended to be something of a yo-yo side, but in more recent times they've been a fixture of the top half, though struggling to break that UICA glass ceiling to such an extent it seemed at times there must be a curse. They have a substantial following abroad in Chromatika thanks to the signings of Alyss Montague and Gabriella Antonio, which they have tapped into with tours and targeted marketing; the latter, arguably their greatest ever player, retired at 28 to start a family. Under new management of late, Coret finally broke into the top six and now appear intent on staying there, at least for a time. Coret Rovers, the less flashy incumbents in the city, see the Hawks as upstarts, but have long since faded from relevance; in truth, Newrook City are their most prominent regional rivals, an antipathy that has grown into one of the more vicious for want of either club tending to fight for trophies.
Notable Products: Rasmus Caracole, Trifon Draxler, Gerry Duffy, Isidra Jeurissen, Harald Matheson, Atalanta Skapetis, Astrid Swain, Vedran Tarashaj
Club Heroes: Gabriella Antonio, Cormak Lethbridge, Alyssa Montague, Kizza Okafor, Eudoxia Tzavaras
One-Club Men: Alex Beckett
Originally the Valkyrja Hawks, back when the Nepharan league included foreign sides from the Serenes region it used to be a part of, the Hawks eventually moved to the northeastern town of Coret to stay relevant. Historically, they've tended to be something of a yo-yo side, but in more recent times they've been a fixture of the top half, though struggling to break that UICA glass ceiling to such an extent it seemed at times there must be a curse. They have a substantial following abroad in Chromatika thanks to the signings of Alyss Montague and Gabriella Antonio, which they have tapped into with tours and targeted marketing; the latter, arguably their greatest ever player, retired at 28 to start a family. Under new management of late, Coret finally broke into the top six and now appear intent on staying there, at least for a time. Coret Rovers, the less flashy incumbents in the city, see the Hawks as upstarts, but have long since faded from relevance; in truth, Newrook City are their most prominent regional rivals, an antipathy that has grown into one of the more vicious for want of either club tending to fight for trophies.
