VennBalls

18/09/2026

One last ... ⚽

Today's is a little different, because it's the final one.

So, for the last time, take a look at the three players, find the connections and identify our mystery footballer.

Think you've cracked it? Put your answer in the comments or replies. Completely stumped? Send us a message and we'll reveal the answer.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has played VennBalls, submitted answers, commented, liked and shared the puzzles over the years. Whether you've been playing regularly or simply stopping occasionally to have a go, it's been hugely appreciated.

VennBalls has had quite a journey, including a full season in Fulham FC Official's official matchday programme, and it's been great to see people puzzling over it along the way.

There will be a fuller announcement on Monday about VennBalls and WhoBalls and what happens from here.

Until then, there's still one final mystery footballer to find...

Good luck - and thanks for playing. ⚽

Robert Barr

14/09/2026

Three Germans walk into a VennBalls... ⚽🇩🇪

Well, almost.

Christian Ziege. Thomas Müller. David Alaba.

Somewhere between those three sits today's mystery footballer. He's 42, his name is 7 letters + 4 letters and every one of our three players gives you a route to the answer.

One connection might get you thinking. Two should get you close. All three and you've really got no excuse. 😁

Think you know him? Drop your answer in the comments or replies.

Completely stumped? Send us a message and we'll put you out of your misery.

No Googling. No transfer databases. Just football knowledge.

Happy VennBalls Monday!

Robert Barr

11/09/2026

Friday afternoon. Time to find out just how good your football knowledge really is. ⚽

This week's has a mystery footballer hiding in plain sight, with everything you need to identify him right there in the .

Think you've cracked it? Put your answer in the comments or replies.

Not a clue? Don't suffer all weekend. Message us and we'll reveal the answer.

And if you're absolutely certain you've got him, don't just give us the name. Tell us which clue gave him away.

No Googling. That's cheating and you know it.

Good luck!

Robert Barr

07/09/2026

Monday means - and this one comes with a little extra help. ⚽

Your mystery footballer is 28 years old and has a name that's difficult to miss:

8 letters. 6 letters.

Three players stand between you and the answer: Alberto Aquilani, Cody Gakpo and Gianfranco Zola.

Find the football connection each one shares with our mystery man and you've cracked this week's VennBalls.

Know your football? The 8 + 6 should narrow the field. Know it really well? Perhaps you won't even need all three connections...

Got him? Put your answer in the comments.

Completely stumped? Send us a DM and we'll put you out of your misery.

And remember, there's a VennBalls puzzle here every Monday, 52 weeks of the year - in-season and out-of-season.

Robert Barr

04/09/2026

It's Friday. The weekend can wait five minutes. ⚽

This week's has landed - but today we're adding another question:

How quickly can you crack it?

One minute? Five minutes? Still staring at it over Sunday breakfast?

No Googling. No asking your football-mad mate. And definitely no sneaking off to the website before you've had a proper go.

Got the mystery footballer? Put your answer - and your time - in the comments.

Completely beaten? You'll find the solution at www.vennballs.com.

And if Friday isn't enough, follow VennBalls for another brand-new puzzle every Monday, 52 weeks of the year.

Robert Barr

01/09/2026

Sample booklets have arrived and ready to go for the Bank Holiday Gala Crofton Juniors AFC

01/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Bank Holiday Monday. No work. No excuses. ⚽

While everyone else is wondering whether it's too early to open the first beer or whether the barbecue can survive the British weather, we've got a brand-new to get the grey matter moving.

One mystery footballer. The connections are all there. How quickly can you crack it?

Get your answer in the comments - preferably before looking at the solution at: www.vennballs.com.

And remember, Bank Holiday or not, there's a new VennBalls every Monday, 52 weeks of the year.

Robert Barr

28/08/2026

Last Friday of August.

Last of the month.

The Premier League is back, the transfer window is about to slam shut and several weeks of carefully considered pre-season predictions are already looking ridiculous.

So here's something you might actually be able to get right.

This week's . ⚽

No clues from us. No VAR. No appeal to Stockley Park.

Just you, the puzzle and one mystery footballer waiting to be identified.

Got him? Stick your answer in the comments.

Stumped? The solution is at vennballs.com.

Come back here on Monday for an all-new VennBalls puzzle.

Robert Barr

24/08/2026

The first Monday of the new Premier League Season can only mean one thing - the first all-new puzzle of 2026/27! ⚽

The opening weekend has given us plenty to talk about already, but now it's time to put your own football knowledge to the test.

Study the named players and their clubs, work out what connects their careers and identify the mystery footballer in the middle.

Think you've cracked it? Drop your answer in the comments - and don't forget to follow us for a brand-new VennBalls every Monday, 52 weeks of the year, in-season and out-of-season.

The solution, as always is at our web site: www.vennballs.com.

Robert Barr