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Altador Cup
The foundation of The Altador Cup is the sport of Yooyuball, which began as a game played by Altadorians and their Yooyu Petpets over a thousand years ago. After a millennial hiatus, both the sport and its homeland were brought back to life, forming the basis of a summer sporting event that now features additional contests and participation from lands throughout Neopia.

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Name: "Trapper" Remis
Species: Poogle (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Toughness, Stealing the ball, Speed
Weaknesses: Passing
Altador's status as a tournament also-ran was pretty well established going into last year. However, after a third consecutive 17th place showing, they're now bona fide cellar dwellers. Apparently, the addition of Shenkuu's Foltaggio failed to have any kind of impact on their fortunes. There's always next year.
Name: Salayne Ritad
Species: Elephante (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Size, Good Hands, Strong Instincts
Weaknesses: Quickness
Name: Lyvon Cibaire
Species: Gelert (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Tackling, Speed, Energy
Weaknesses: Inexperience
Name: Winberto Seliz
Species: Wocky (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Quickness, Toughness
Weaknesses: Defence
Name: Foltaggio
Species: Mynci (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Strength, Passing, Guarding
Weaknesses: Frustrated by expectations (his own)
Name: Montecito
Species: Kacheek (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Tenacity, Tackling, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Size, Running Plays
Despite shaking up a roster whose forwards and defenders had remained unchanged since the tourney's inception, Brightvale has continued to languish in the middle of the pack. Not even trading for Roo Island enforcer Gordo Gunnels or naming the notorious Montecito as their new captain made a difference. So, Brightvale fans are asking, what now?
Name: Orie Dinelle
Species: Ogrin (Female)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Strong Instincts, Good Hands, Quickness
Weaknesses: Stamina
Name: Reb Weemelott
Species: Nimmo (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Toughness, Speed, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Scoring
Name: Gordo Gunnels
Species: Grarrl (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Size, Strength, Tackling
Weaknesses: Laziness, Passing
Name: Kayn Hireck
Species: Skeith (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Speed, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Consistency
Name: Layton Vickles
Species: Hissi (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Running Plays, Quickness
Weaknesses: Strength
By coming in 4th last year, Darigan proved that their 3rd place finish a few years ago was no fluke, and that the roster they were fielding was perfectly fine and in no need of tinkering, thank you very much. They'll have to post another strong showing this year if they want to continue staving off any talk that father time is gaining on them.
Name: Reshar Collifey
Species: Jetsam (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Quickness, Good Hands, Energy
Weaknesses: Inexperience
Name: Tormo "The Terror" Frein
Species: Bruce (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Tackling, Tenacity
Weaknesses: Scoring, Passing
Name: Kep Bonnefie
Species: Buzz (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Tackling, Stealing the ball, Experience
Weaknesses: Scoring, Strength
Name: Tandrak Shaye
Species: Gelert (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Consistency, Passing, Guarding
Weaknesses: Injury-prone, Scoring
Name: Kakoni Worrill
Species: Bruce (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Passing, Running Plays, Quickness
Weaknesses: Scoring, Strength
After finishing 15th four times in five tourneys, Faerieland's hopes of clawing their way out of crushing mediocrity suffered another blow last year, as they fell to their lowest finish ever by tying for 17th place. As much as a trip to the drawing board may seem to be in order, it doesn't appear to be forthcoming, at least not this year. *sigh*
Name: Valtonous Rea
Species: Uni (Female)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Consistency, Passing, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Speed
Name: Elbin Kroe
Species: Shoyru (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Tenacity, Stealing the ball, Passing
Weaknesses: Injury-prone, Consistency
Name: Delma Harrence
Species: Zafara (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Stamina, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Speed
Name: Ciona Broan
Species: Kyrii (Female)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Blocking, Tackling, Toughness
Weaknesses: Stealing the ball, Lack of concentration
Name: Krell Vitor
Species: Kyrii (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Leadership, Guarding, Tenacity
Weaknesses: Scoring
Even though defender "Brains" Mortigan has become a fan favourite and a budding star, he's been unable to elevate the Haunted Woods beyond the middle of the pack. The days when this squad hoisted the Altador Cup now seem awfully long ago. Unless they can find a way to generate more offense, another middling performance seems probable.
Name: Fanetti
Species: Meerca (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Speed, Jumping, Good Hands
Weaknesses: Size
Name: Wan Dirx
Species: Techo (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Tackling, Toughness
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Scoring
Name: "Brains" Mortigan
Species: Usul (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Strength, Stamina, Tenacity
Weaknesses: Quickness, Intelligence
Name: Zo Junior
Species: Korbat (Male)
Position: Centre Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Speed, "Clutch" Performer
Weaknesses: Guarding, Size
Name: "Poke" Cellers
Species: Kiko (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Stealing the ball, Toughness, Passing
Weaknesses: Scoring, Size
After half a decade as Altador Cup also-rans, Kiko Lake suddenly rocketed into contention last year with a stunning 6th place finish. Considering the club hasn't made a roster change in years, their sudden success has befuddled fans, experts, and the team itself. "Whatever we're doing, we intend to keep doing it," said team captain "Poke" Cellers.
Name: Erli Quinnock
Species: Peophin (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Consistency, Toughness, Intelligence
Weaknesses: Speed
Name: Meela Kitah
Species: Kiko (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Guarding, Powerful Shot
Weaknesses: Lack of forward experience, Passing
Name: Holbie Pinnock
Species: Kiko (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Speed, Scoring, Tackling
Weaknesses: Lack of starting experience
Name: Ditan Colb
Species: Kiko (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Quickness, "Clutch" Performer
Weaknesses: Consistency, Laziness
Name: Garven Hale
Species: Bori (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Quickness, Consistency, "Clutch" Performer
Weaknesses: Passing
When Krawk Island returned to their winning ways by finishing 2nd two years ago, they were able to chalk up their 7th place finish at Altador Cup V as a fluke. Having dropped back to 7th again last year, however, has proven much more difficult to explain. If they want to silence the doubters, they'll need to do more scoring and less excuse making...
Name: Feldon "Dinksy" Collibridge
Species: Shoyru (Female)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Quickness, Versatility
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Size
Name: Ealyn Hawkshanks
Species: Quiggle (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Running Plays, Passing, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Scoring, Size
Name: Nitri Cassale
Species: Moehog (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Passing, Guarding, Tackling
Weaknesses: Injury-prone, Frustrated by expectations
Name: Zayle Sufhaux
Species: Grundo (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Tenacity, Passing
Weaknesses: Inexperience
Name: Derlyn Fonnet
Species: Gnorbu (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Tackling, Passing, Scoring
Weaknesses: Size, Inexperience
Apparently the third time was the charm, as Kreludor's third trip to the medal stand resulted in their first Altador Cup championship. Of course, annoying questions about the dreaded curse that's befallen every title winner began as soon as the confetti stopped falling. Team Kreludor says they intend to answer the doubters on the field of play.
Name: Jurin T.
Species: Ruki (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Stamina, Athleticism, Reflexes
Weaknesses: Hands, Athletic IQ
Name: Coco Metrone
Species: Ogrin (Female)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Speed, Craftiness, Strong Nerves
Weaknesses: Tackling, Tenacity
Name: Qlydae Wegg
Species: Grundo (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Passing, Jumping, Reflexes
Weaknesses: Lack of concentration, Leadership
Name: Zenor Kevix
Species: Grundo (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Energy, Running Plays, Quickness
Weaknesses: Strength, Size
Name: Leera Heggle
Species: Kau (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Energy, Toughness, Strong Instincts
Weaknesses: Speed
The Lost Desert's post-championship demise was apparently short-lived, as they bounced back from finishing 13th two years ago to coming in 5th at Altador Cup VII. Given their longstanding status as a tournament powerhouse (they've posted top five finishes in six of seven tourneys), most expect them to contend for the cup yet again this year.
Name: Luvea Trivon
Species: Draik (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Consistency, Passing, Tackling
Weaknesses: Scoring, Inexperience
Name: Vonde Cayle
Species: Wocky (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Passing, Scoring, Tackling
Weaknesses: Jumping
Name: Rhee Solters
Species: Kiko (Female)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Tenacity, Guarding, Agility
Weaknesses: Hands, Size
Name: Derbi Azar
Species: Scorchio (Female)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Passing, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Inexperience
Name: Elon "The Black Hole" Hughlis
Species: Acara (Male)
Position: Centre Forward
Strengths: Scoring, "Clutch" Performer, Toughness
Weaknesses: Passing, Leadership
Having narrowly missing the medal stand for a third straight year, Maraqua slipped a bit last year, dropping down to 8th place. Many have been whispering that their failure to push through and reach the championship level finally did the team in. Will it be all downhill from here, or do they have the grit to dust themselves off and keep fighting?
Name: Tonie Plessix
Species: Koi (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Size, Good Reflexes, Strong Instincts
Weaknesses: Quickness, Stamina
Name: Oten Runeu
Species: Skeith (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Strength, Size, Tenacity
Weaknesses: Scoring, Craftiness
Name: Lamelle Turow
Species: Kiko (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Strength, Tenacity, Stealing the ball
Weaknesses: Guarding, Size
Name: Barit Jowes
Species: Techo (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Blocking, Consistency
Weaknesses: Scoring, Inexperience
Name: "Wizard" Windelle
Species: Techo (Male)
Position: Centre Forward
Strengths: Passing, Running Plays, Intelligence
Weaknesses: Scoring, Blocking
After years of criticism based on the notion that their unwillingness to shake things up had relegated Meridell to second-tier status, the team stunned everyone by following up their best-ever 3rd place finish with a roster move. Will replacing forward Gregorio Malle be the move that puts them over the top, or will it blow up in their faces?
Name: Yoris Obbles
Species: JubJub (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Energy, Stamina, Toughness
Weaknesses: Athletic IQ, Inexperience
Name: Ilsa Ellits
Species: Ixi (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Passing, Tackling, Toughness
Weaknesses: Scoring
Name: Fiorina
Species: Eyrie (Female)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Stealing the ball, Toughness
Weaknesses: Tackling, Versatility
Name: Ethel Boortz
Species: Ixi (Female)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Toughness, Scoring, Tackling
Weaknesses: Experience, Speed
Name: Aldric Beign
Species: Kougra (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Leadership
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Passing
It may have taken them three tries, but Moltara has finally climbed out of last place. In fact, in last year's tourney they jumped all the way up to the 15th spot. At long last, it appears that their toughness and determination is starting to pay dividends. Perhaps it's too soon to see them a viable contender, but they're definitely on their way.
Name: Harlis Neyhbol
Species: Grarrl (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Good Hands, Reflexes, Passing
Weaknesses: Consistency, Nerves
Name: Tulah Kisner
Species: Acara (Female)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Passing, Speed, Tackling
Weaknesses: Easily Frustrated, Guarding
Name: Vere Polnicek
Species: Yurble (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Quickness, Tackling, Toughness
Weaknesses: Consistency, Hands
Name: Zax Bannet
Species: Scorchio (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Stamina, Speed
Weaknesses: Craftiness, Easily fooled
Name: Volgoth
Species: Mynci (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Size, Tackling
Weaknesses: Passing, Craftiness
While they may no longer dominate teams physically the way they used to, Mystery Island's need to adjust to a style of play that's more technical has turned out to be the best thing that's ever happened to them, as the club posted their best finish ever last year, coming in 2nd. "Why didn't we think of this years ago?" joked forward Teylor Nix.
Name: Lor Benneveldt
Species: Flotsam (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Reflexes, Strong Instincts, Passing
Weaknesses: Consistency, Stamina
Name: Teylor Nix
Species: Nimmo (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Passing, Scoring, Guarding
Weaknesses: Fails to step up in "clutch" situations
Name: Selmon Woulf
Species: Xweetok (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Tackling, Strength, Toughness
Weaknesses: Quickness, Passing
Name: Vela Binal
Species: Lenny (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Speed, Tackling, Stealing the ball
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Scoring
Name: Lilo Blumario
Species: Blumaroo (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Leadership, "Clutch" Performer
Weaknesses: Strength, Jumping
It must bring a tear to any proud Rooligan's eye, seeing their once-mighty squad in such a state. After falling to 9th place two years ago, the club dealt for "Squeaky" Tressif. Rather than reversing their fortunes, however, they then fell all the way to an embarrassing 14th place. How this roster got through the offseason intact is anyone's guess.
Name: Clutch Billaban
Species: Pteri (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Quickness, Jumping
Weaknesses: Consistency
Name: Jair Tollet
Species: Eyrie (Female)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Passing, Experience
Weaknesses: Tackling, Stamina
Name: Fenny Vail
Species: Usul (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Versatility, Scoring, Passing
Weaknesses: Size, Strength
Name: "Squeaky" Tressif
Species: Lupe (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Consistency, Leadership
Weaknesses: Scoring
Name: Mirsha Grelinek
Species: Gnorbu (Female)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Running Plays, Speed
Weaknesses: Consistency, Strength
Shenkuu posted their worst showing yet last year, a pathetic 16th place finish. Thinking they needed a defensive upgrade, they sent popular forward Foltaggio to Altador for defender Timu and switched to a one forward and three defender formation, but the moves only hastened the club's decline. It might be time to blow this roster up and start over...
Name: Xana DiLanche
Species: Lutari (Female)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Energy, Quickness, Good Hands
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Nerves
Name: Timu
Species: Lupe (Female)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Guarding, Tenacity, Craftiness
Weaknesses: Scoring
Name: Antola Maeir
Species: Zafara (Male)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Blocking, Jumping, Speed
Weaknesses: Easily fooled, Consistency
Name: Larcy Phu
Species: Grundo (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Tenacity, Craftiness, Tackling
Weaknesses: Dirty play
Name: Prytariel
Species: Aisha (Female)
Position: Centre Forward
Strengths: Passing, Guarding, "Clutch" Performer
Weaknesses: Scoring, Lack of concentration
After years of toiling in the rankings' lower half, Terror Mountain fought to reach their best finish yet two years ago, coming in 8th before dropping back to a more familiar 11th place last year. The club has gone three years without a roster move, but if they fall any further in the standings you can bet that they won't make it a fourth.
Name: Minae Mitora
Species: Chia (Female)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Good Reflexes, Steady Hands
Weaknesses: Laziness, Lack of concentration, Speed
Name: Rinok Fitel
Species: Bori (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Tackling, Speed, Toughness
Weaknesses: Athletic IQ, Inexperience
Name: Evrem Guilako
Species: Scorchio (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Speed, Scoring, Tenacity
Weaknesses: Size, Strength
Name: Osielle Lidel
Species: Buzz (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Speed, Leadership
Weaknesses: Inexperience, Blocking
Name: Loryche
Species: Chomby (Female)
Position: Centre Forward
Strengths: Passing, Running Plays, Leadership
Weaknesses: Scoring, Speed
Two years ago, the arrival of dazzling young forward "Spikes" Barmie seemed to put a charge in Tyrannia's squad, resulting in their highest-ever tourney finish (6th). Once the hoopla died down, however, the club failed to capitalise on their momentum and slumped to a 10th place showing. Could a change in front of the net be what this team needs?
Name: Mor Gollog
Species: Moehog (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Stamina, Strong Instincts, Passing
Weaknesses: Quickness, Hands
Name: "Scrap" Taggert
Species: Moehog (Male)
Position: Centre Defender
Strengths: Toughness, Guarding, Passing
Weaknesses: Injury-prone
Name: Wila Benne
Species: Tonu (Female)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Stealing the ball, Experience
Weaknesses: Blocking, Lack of concentration
Name: "Spikes" Barmie
Species: Krawk (Male)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Tackling, Speed
Weaknesses: Dirty play, Easily fooled
Name: Keetra Deile
Species: Cybunny (Female)
Position: Right Forward
Strengths: Scoring, Speed, Experience
Weaknesses: Toughness
After their inspirational climb to the top two years ago, Virtupets suffered an epic collapse, dropping all the way to 13th place the following year and tying The Lost Desert's record for biggest post-championship decline. If nothing else, Virtupets can take comfort in knowing that the Lost Desert bounced back to finish 5th last year, right?
Name: Goltron Mk I
Species: Tuskaninny (Male)
Position: Goalkeeper
Strengths: Consistency, Durability, Good Hands
Weaknesses: Easily fooled, Athletic IQ
Name: Sela Pretore
Species: Xweetok (Female)
Position: Left Defender
Strengths: Energy, Tenacity, Quickness
Weaknesses: Inexperience
Name: Weldar Xupenfarb
Species: Grundo (Male)
Position: Right Defender
Strengths: Blocking, Tackling, Strength
Weaknesses: Speed
Name: XL Striker 3.8
Species: Wocky (Male)
Position: Left Forward
Strengths: Consistency, Running Plays, Stamina
Weaknesses: Fails to step up in "clutch" situations
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