Stryk: Football Word Puzzle

Stryk is a daily football word puzzle. One footballer, five tries, a new player every day.

Guess the player's surname one letter at a time. Magenta means the letter is in the right place. Cyan means it's in the answer but somewhere else. Grey means it isn't there at all.

The twist: the answer length changes every day, from four letters to eleven. The number of tiles on screen is your first clue.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

Over 300 players from across football history — World Cup winners, Ballon d'Or names, African and South American legends, and the modern greats. From the 1970s to today.

Optional hints when you're stuck. After a few wrong guesses you can reveal the player's nationality, position, or the decade they played in.

Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Compare with friends, or keep your streak to yourself.

BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY

Completely offline. No account, no sign-up, no internet connection needed. Stryk collects no data whatsoever — your stats stay on your phone.

No ads. No timers. No notifications unless you ask for them.

Light and dark themes. Available in English, French and Arabic.

TRACK YOUR RUN

Games played, win rate, current streak, best streak, and how many guesses you usually need.

Whether you call it football or soccer, if you know your players, two minutes a day is all it takes.