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⚽️ Soccer Player Prop Definitions

Definitions for soccer player props like goals, assists, shots, and more, so you know exactly how each pick is graded.

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Last Updated: April 1, 2025

✅ Player Participation – Action Rule

For a pick to be active, the player must be in the starting XI. If a player is not part of the starting lineup, their entry will be marked as voided, even if they later enter the game as a substitute. Additionally, non-starters and players who suffer a first-half injury (without returning in the second half) will have their entries voided.

📊 Stat Categories & Definitions

🔹 Offensive Stats

  • Goals
    A goal is scored when the ball crosses the goal line and is confirmed as a goal by the referee. The player who scores the goal will receive credit for it.

  • Assists
    An assist is awarded for a pass leading directly to a goal. This includes assists from a corner kick, throw-in, or free kick. A player is not awarded an assist if they regain control of the ball from the defense and score, or if the goal is from a penalty kick.

  • Shots
    The total number of shots taken by a player, regardless of whether they are on target. This includes shots that miss or are blocked by defenders, and penalties or free kicks in regular time.

  • Shots on Goal
    The total number of shots taken that hit the target, either resulting in a goal or forcing a save from the goalkeeper. Shots that hit the crossbar or post are not counted as shots on goal. If a shot is deflected by a defender and saved by the goalkeeper, the player who initially took the shot is credited with the shot on goal.

  • Own Goals
    If a defender accidentally puts the ball into their own net, they are credited with an own goal. They will not receive credit for a shot or shot on goal for this. However, if an attacking player’s shot is deflected by the defender into the net, the attacking player is still credited with a shot and a shot on goal.

🔹 Defensive Stats

  • Tackles
    The total number of successful tackles made by a player during the match. A tackle is when a player wins possession of the ball from an opponent through physical contact.

  • Clearances
    The total number of times a player clears the ball from their defensive zone, typically with a kick or header, in an attempt to relieve pressure on their defense.

  • Interceptions
    The total number of passes intercepted by a player, preventing an opposing player from receiving the ball.

  • Defensive Blocks
    The total number of times a player blocks an opponent’s shot, preventing the ball from reaching the goal.

🔹 Special Teams and Kicking Stats

  • Penalty Kicks (PKs)
    The total number of penalty kicks attempted by a player. A goal scored from a penalty kick is counted as a regular goal, but the player is awarded credit for the PK stat.

🔹 Game Endings and Extra Time

  • Extra Time
    If the match ends in a draw after regular time, Extra Time (Overtime) is played. Any stats recorded in Extra Time will count towards your entry.

Penalty Shootouts

Stats recorded during a penalty shootout after Extra Time do not count toward your entry.

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