Here's the full breakdown of how points are calculated.
β½ Attacking
Goal | +9
Assist | +5
Penalty won | +4
Big chance created | +3
Dribble | +1
Key pass | +1
Fouled | +0.5
Successful pass in the final third | +0.2
π‘οΈ Defending + Goalkeeper
Penalty saved | +8
Clean sheet (goalkeeper only) | +4
Shot blocked | +2
Save from a shot inside the box | +2
Clearance off the goal line | +2
Interception | +1
Duel won | +0.5
Save (general) | +0.5
Cross blocked | +0.5
Ball recovery | +0.2
β Negative points
Error leading to a goal | β3
Red card | β3
Big chance missed | β3
Penalty conceded | β3
Own goal | β2
Error leading to a shot | β1
Turnover | β0.2
Points are listed from the most valuable actions down. Forwards rack up goals and assists; defenders and keepers earn clean sheets and saves. Every position has its own path to a big score β it comes down to who you pick and when.
Where do I find the scoring rules in the app?
- Open the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads.
- Under the Tournament Rules tab, you'll find the full scoring table.
Where do I find my players' performances?
- Open the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads.
- Tap a player to see their detailed points breakdown.
FAQ
How does FanYield calculate fantasy points? Points are awarded for real player actions in actual matches β goals, assists, clean sheets, saves, and more. The full values are in the tables above.
How many points is a goal worth? A goal is worth +9 points, an assist +5 points.
Can I lose points? Yes. Red cards, own goals, conceded penalties, and missed big chances all deduct points.
Where do I find the scoring for a specific tournament? In the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads, under the Tournament Rules tab.