Creating a Realistic Soccer Match Simulator in Symfony [PHP] — PART 1

Alberto Robles
10 min readDec 21, 2023
Match day for my soccer manager simulator — early Alpha
Match day for my soccer manager simulator — early Alpha
Match day for my soccer manager simulator — early Alpha

Hey Friends,

Ever found yourself daydreaming about creating your soccer universe? Well, that’s exactly what I’ve been up to! I’m currently knee-deep in developing a soccer manager simulator game. It’s been a wild and thrilling ride so far, and I just couldn’t resist sharing some of the cool stuff I’ve been working on.

So, what’s the first step in bringing a virtual soccer match to life? You guessed it — crafting a soccer field. But not just any field, my friends. I’m talking about a field that’s broken down into strategic zones. This isn’t just for looks; it’s the backbone of our game’s strategy and realism. Picture this: Each player is positioned in a specific zone, setting the stage for all the magic (and chaos!) of a soccer match.

To make this happen, I dived headfirst into HTML and CSS to bring the field to life. This wasn’t just about painting the field green. It’s the nitty-gritty — the penalty areas, the center circle, the corners —…

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