In Elifoot 24, players take on the role of both manager and coach of a football club. This involves buying and selling players, managing the team's finances, and selecting the players for each match. The game is played over multiple seasons, with each season consisting of national league matches, national and international cups, and possibly regional cups in certain countries.
The main features of Elifoot 24 include the ability to play in multiple leagues simultaneously, receive invitations to play against teams from other countries, and edit, create, and share teams with other players. The game also allows for multiple players to participate at the same time, and players can choose their initial team and make use of periodical updates and add-ons.
Elifoot 24 also offers a world ranking system that includes all players, and players can customize their game by choosing the number of divisions and teams per division. The game also allows for team match formations, giving players the ability to place their players in any position during a match. Other features include bank loans, player auctions, yellow and red cards, and the ability to resume after each match.
The game also includes improved graphics and a powerful player market search function. Players can also earn extra money through sponsorships and join a Coach Union to prevent being fired (except in the case of a team being removed from the last division in the national league). Some features, such as the ability to play with multiple players and choose an initial team, are only available in the premium version of Elifoot 24. Other features, such as sponsorships and the Coach Union, can be purchased as extras within the game.