In Real Soccer 2009, players are able to build a career as a professional soccer player. By taking part in practice games, they can develop their skills and reach the level of play needed for the professional level. Players in the game must cope with a number of obstacles in the game, such as dangerous teams, tight spaces, and difficult obstacles. One player or team must capitalize on their opponents weaknesses, so game play is keyed to the player's strengths. Players must also deal with the game's difficult obstacles in between practice games. The game is built on the idea that time is money, and players must work together in order to make sure the team makes it to the next level.