Soccer Guru is the definitive Discord bot for football (soccer) fans, offering live match scores and a FIFA-style fantasy team-building game.

Whether you are a casual fan who just wants goal alerts for the Premier League or a hardcore strategist building an Ultimate XI with chemistry links, Soccer Guru brings the entire football world into your server. It is the “FUT” (FIFA Ultimate Team) of Discord.

History: From Scores to Simulator

  • Developer: Created by rdproberts.
  • Evolution: Initially just a tool for checking scores, it evolved into a massive trading card game (TCG) and economy simulator to keep communities engaged between matchdays.
  • Status: It covers hundreds of leagues (EPL, La Liga, J-League, MLS, etc.) and is used by millions of football fans worldwide.

⚙️ Core Mechanics: Build, Bet, Win

The bot has two distinct sides: Information and Gaming.

1. Live Scores & Data

  • Real-Time Alerts: Get notifications for goals, red cards, and full-time scores in your server.
  • Stats: Detailed info on player stats, league tables, and head-to-head records.

2. Fantasy Team (The Game)

This is where the addiction lies.

  • Collect: Pull player cards from packs (sg!claim).
  • Chemistry: Like FIFA, linking players from the same Nation, League, or Club boosts your team’s performance.
  • Market: Buy and sell players with other users to fund your dream team.

3. Virtual Betting

Use your in-game credits to bet on real-world matches (sg!predict).

  • Example: Bet 100 Credits on Real Madrid to beat Barcelona. If they win, you get rich. (No real money involved).

💻 Essential Command List

The default prefix is sg!.

Information

CommandDescription
sg!liveShows current live matches.
sg!fixtures [Team]Shows upcoming matches for a team.
sg!table [League]Displays the league table (e.g., sg!table EPL).
sg!player [Name]Shows real-life stats for a player.

🃏 Game & Economy

CommandDescription
sg!starterFirst Command. Picks your starter pack.
sg!claimClaims a free player card (Timed cooldown).
sg!teamViews your lineup and chemistry.
sg!marketOpens the transfer market.
sg!balanceChecks your credits.
sg!predictPlaces a bet on a real match.

🚀 Setup Tutorial: Building the Ultimate Team

Step 1: Kickoff

Type sg!starter. Select your favorite league/nation to get a base team.

Step 2: Fix Your Chemistry (Crucial)

Winning isn’t just about having high-rated players; it’s about connections.

  1. Type sg!team to see your lineup. Red lines mean bad chemistry.
  2. Use sg!swap [ID] [ID] to move players around.
  3. Try to place players from the same Club or Country next to each other to turn lines Green.

Step 3: Set Up Alerts (For Admins)

To get goal notifications:

  1. Type sg!settings.
  2. Select Notifications.
  3. Add the teams you want to track (e.g., Manchester United, Liverpool).
  4. Set the channel where updates will post.

FAQ: Strategy & Troubleshooting

Q: I can’t find a player.

A: Use the Search command.

Type sg!search [Name] to find their specific card ID. Spelling matters!

Q: Is it Pay-to-Win?

A: No, it’s “Play-to-Win.”

While you can buy currency, the market is driven by players. If you predict match results correctly (sg!predict) and trade wisely, you can build a “God Squad” without spending a cent.

Q: Does it cover my local league?

A: Probably.

It covers almost every professional league, including MLS, J-League, and lower English divisions. However, player ratings in lower leagues might be generic.

Q: My bet disappeared.

A: Match Postponed?

If a real-life match is cancelled or postponed, your credits are automatically refunded.

Q: Why is the bot laggy on weekends?

A: High Traffic.

During major events like the World Cup or Champions League finals, millions of users are checking scores simultaneously. Slight delays are normal.

🌟 Admin Tip: The “Prediction League”

To engage your server:

  1. Encourage members to use sg!predict on big matchdays.
  2. Check the sg!leaderboard at the end of the month.
  3. Give a special role (e.g., @Tactician) to the user with the most credits.

Next Step for You: Invite Soccer Guru, claim your starter pack, and place a virtual bet on this weekend’s big game!