Player number
Raw rating is the baseline quality number shown on the player card. It is fan-made for gameplay balance and is not an official or licensed rating.
Ratings guide
How effective ratings work in 38-0
38-0.fun uses fan-made gameplay ratings. The number on a player is the raw rating, but the number that matters after drafting is the effective rating for the slot you place them into.
Quick answer
What you can do on 38-0.fun
- Natural position fit keeps the player's full rating.
- Same-group fit can work, but usually carries a small effective-rating penalty.
- Out-of-group placement is heavily penalized and should be a last resort.
- The season simulation uses the average effective rating of the finished XI.
Actual XI strength
Effective rating is calculated after placement. A 90-rated player in a compatible midfield role can be much better than the same player forced into defense.
Season model
Easy, normal and hard change the season simulation model. They should be treated as separate result ladders when comparing final cards.
FAQ
Common questions
Are these official football ratings?
No. Ratings on 38-0.fun are fan-made gameplay values used for an independent draft game.
Why did a player lose rating after placement?
The slot may not match the player's natural position. Same-group placements are allowed, but they can reduce effective rating.
Does average rating decide every result?
No. It drives the season model, but match variance, goals and difficulty still affect the final record.
Start the draft from this intent
Use the matching pool or mode, fill the XI, then share the final record.