> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.footium.club/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # 🎁 Become a Club Owner ![Footium club ownership tiers in the in-game store](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/e/2/b/2e2b82b8fd97720/store-ownership-options-croppe_1bqlzc2.png)![Footium club ownership purchase confirmation](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/e/2/b/2e2b82b8fd97720/store-ownership-complete-cropp_17ed5qs.png)Becoming a Club Owner is the permanent route in Footium. It gives you long-term control of your club, unlocks deeper progression, and lets you build across seasons rather than simply managing as a free Caretaker. You can start Footium for free, learn the game as a Caretaker Manager, and upgrade later if you decide you want full ownership. ## What ownership means As a Club Owner, your club becomes a long-term project. You can shape its future through squad building, academy development, training, transfers, stadium upgrades, and seasonal competition. Ownership can unlock features such as: - Permanent control of your club - Long-term club progression - Full access to ownership systems - Academy development - Transfer market access - Eligibility for seasonal cash rewards, if the club meets the active and eligibility requirements - More strategic control over your squad and resources The exact features included with each purchase option may vary, so always check the in-game store before buying. ## Current ownership options Footium’s store options can change over time, so the in-game store is always the source of truth before you buy. Current ownership options shown in the checkout are: - **Community Takeover:** $19.99. Build your own squad, 10k FC included. The caretaker squad leaves at season end. - **Local Backer:** $39.99. Keeps your squad, 85k FC included. - **Investor Group (recommended):** $79.99. 20 tradable players of higher quality including guaranteed bronzes, 375k FC and 5 coaching sessions. The caretaker squad leaves at season end. You get everything in Community Takeover plus 17 new players signed and ready to play, and 3 26-year-old Bronze players delivered by scouts to your academy within a few days. All players are tradable and yours until retirement. - **Oil Money (premium):** $199.99. 23 tradable players of higher quality including guaranteed silvers and bronzes, keeps your current squad, 2m FC and 10 coaching sessions. You can pay by card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or Footium Wallet. There is a 14-day money back guarantee (T&Cs apply). Some checkout pages may show an offer expiry, such as the end of the season. Always use the offer shown in your in-game checkout before buying. If you used a referral link, Investor Group is eligible for referral rewards: 2 Bronze players, 5 Common tradable players and 5 coaching sessions. If anything here conflicts with the in-game checkout, use the checkout. ## Why become an owner? The biggest reason is permanence. As a Caretaker, you can manage and learn for free, but ownership is for managers who want to build something lasting. A Club Owner can plan across multiple seasons. You might invest in youth development, train a young player into a specialist, upgrade your stadium to improve home performance and FC earning, use the transfer market to fix weak positions, or build a squad identity around stamina, leadership, chemistry, or tactical flexibility. Footium rewards managers who think beyond one match. A season has 22 matches, and decisions build up over time. Resting a player today might avoid an injury tomorrow. Training a prospect in the right position might give you a better starter in two seasons. Upgrading the right academy facility might improve future intakes. ## Ownership and rewards Footium has a seasonal rewards system for eligible Club Owners. Rewards are connected to competitive performance and active participation. Important points from the game guide include: - Top positions in leagues can receive cash rewards - Some positions may receive FC instead, depending on division and reward rules - Reward structures can change to keep the system sustainable - Owners must meet eligibility requirements to claim rewards - Clubs may need to be active during the season Active club actions listed in the guide include setting a line-up, signing an academy player, registering a player, making a live match change, or training a player. If you are aiming for rewards, do not leave your club inactive. Make meaningful actions during the season and follow the latest reward announcements. ## What changes after buying? After upgrading, your priorities usually expand. Instead of only preparing the next match, you may start thinking about: - Which players are worth developing - Whether your squad has enough depth - Which positions need transfers - How your academy should be upgraded - How much FC to save for stadium or facility improvements - When to use coaching sessions - How promotion or relegation affects your plans Most competitive clubs operate with squad depth so they can rotate, cover injuries, and develop players. The game guide notes that many competitive clubs use around 23 to 30 players, but your ideal squad depends on your tactics, resources, and division. ## Before you buy Before becoming a Club Owner, check: 1. The current store offer 2. Whether players are included 3. Whether any included players are tradable or restricted 4. What FC, coaching, or other extras are included, if any 5. The current season timing 6. Current reward and eligibility rules Ownership is best when you know what you are buying and have a plan for your first season.