European Club Soccer Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

European Club Soccer

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperKrisalis Software
PublisherKrisalis Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, European Club Soccer is a sports game developed by Krisalis Software.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Krisalis Software also made World Trophy Soccer for the Genesis.

European Club Soccer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing European Club Soccer is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

European Club Soccer gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

European Club Soccer cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Team 2 Score Modifier (P1)FF2403:XX
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FF2405:XX

See all European Club Soccer cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

European Club Soccer FAQ

When did European Club Soccer come out on the Genesis?

European Club Soccer was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made European Club Soccer?

It was developed by Krisalis Software.

Is European Club Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. European Club Soccer supports up to 2 players.

How long does European Club Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, European Club Soccer typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about European Club Soccer on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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