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GOALKEEPER Ahmet
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ON THE BALL You
YOUR SCORE 0 Shooter
GOAL!
Volley Cost 3 Lives!
4.9/5 310 votes

What is the Goal of the Game?

Survive until you are the last player standing. In Aerial mode, a ball that bounces before crossing the goal line is no goal and sends the shooter into goal. In Classic mode, ground goals count. Keeper months carry over after swaps.

How to Play 9 Months Football?

The game starts with a Juggling Prelude to determine the goalkeeper. During active play, pass the ball to setup aerial moves. When the ball comes to you, slow down time to decide whether to shoot (select Foot, Head, Shoulder, Volley, or Bicycle kick), pass to a teammate (Ground or Aerial), or keep juggling. If you are the goalkeeper, guess the shot direction (Left, Center, or Right) to dive and save!

Game Strategies

Set up aerial passes to enable high-scoring shots like volleys (-3 lives) or bicycle kicks (-3 lives). Watch the goalkeeper's movement and position. Try to aim for nutmegs (nutmeg) to instantly eliminate the goalkeeper. As goalkeeper, read the shooter's visual kick angle to guess their dive direction.

Game Features

  • Traditional Turkish street football (the famous 9 Months rules) recreated in full 3D
  • Juggling prelude that decides who starts in goal
  • Five different aerial finishes: foot, header, shoulder, volley and bicycle kick
  • Slow-motion decision moments when the ball reaches you
  • Playable goalkeeper mode and a global leaderboard

Tips and Tricks

  • Volleys and bicycle kicks after aerial passes add 3 months to the keeper.
  • A nutmeg eliminates the keeper immediately.
  • In Aerial mode, a bounce before the line means no goal and a keeper swap.
  • As keeper, watch the shooter's angle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 9 Months Football free to play?

Yes, completely free. It runs directly in your browser with no download, no installation and no sign-up required.

What do the 9 Months street rules mean?

In the default Classic mode, a goal counts even if the ball bounces before crossing the line. Optional Aerial mode disallows bounced goals. Keeper months carry across swaps; reaching nine eliminates a player, and play continues until one remains.

Can I play on a phone or tablet?

The game opens on mobile browsers, but it is designed for keyboard and mouse, so the best experience is on a PC.

How do I score more points quickly?

Prefer volleys and bicycle kicks after an aerial pass — they remove 3 goalkeeper lives instead of 1 — and try nutmegs for an instant elimination.

Is my high score saved?

Yes. Your best score is stored on your device, and with a nickname you can also enter the global Derin Games leaderboard.