Fantasy football is a game in which participants assemble an imaginary team of real life players and score points based on those players' actual statistical performance or their perceived contribution on the field of play. Usually players are selected from one specific division in a particular country, although there are many variations.
The original game was created by Fantasy League Ltd., and was first played the UK in 1991. It came to national prominence during the 1992/93 Premier League season when it was licensed as the UK's first-ever national fantasy football game in 90 Minutes magazine.
Fantasy football has evolved in recent years from a simple recreational activity into a significant business due to exposure via the internet.