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Young players whose stats are likely to increase in FM 25
Young players burst onto the football scene every season and become hot prospects. As SI cannot predict the future, but who can eh? these players’ abilities don’t always reflect their new-found status, well, not unless you download an external database, anyway. Here are some players who have grown in stature in season 2023/24 and are […]
FM24 Tactics testing: 2-3-2-2-1 positive. Goals galore by Kaiser Pope 3rd
We are back with our latest article, a tactic test with a twist, which we will get to later on in the article. The tactic we tested was 2-3-2-2-1 positive. Goals galore by Kaiser Pope 3rd. Did it bring success or not? Read on to find out more The conditions of the test Usually, I […]
Newcomers and Breakout Stars in MLS This Season
When it comes to Major League Soccer, a lot of the attention understandably gravitates towards Lionel Messi. Considered the greatest of all time by almost everyone apart from Cristiano Ronaldo fans, the Argentina international has added a fresh touch of glamor to the league. There will be many who think that his presence alone makes […]
Insane Irish Investments for your FM24 team
If you’re looking to improve your FM24 then you’re in the right place as we have a great selection of Irish players that you can add to your team to better your results. A good player, or being the best player is hard to define because it changes depending on your budget and the specific […]
The best budget midfielders in FM24
As we have covered the best budget players in each position on FM24 in recent weeks, we thought we would look at the best budget midfielders in today’s article. We have decided to omit some wonderkids, as I believe we have covered those in previous articles. Here are our favourite midfield bargains in FM24: Bryan […]
The best bargain FM24 defenders
Recently, we covered the best bargain goalkeepers in FM24. In this article, I will look at the players in front of the last line of defence as we look at some bargain defenders. Here are some of our favourite bargain defenders: Oumar Solet (RB Salzburg) The versatile 23-year-old Frenchman has been one of my go-to […]
Bargain goalkeepers in FM24
When you are building a team on FM24, having capable players in all positions is a must. While bringing in a goalkeeper may not be at the top of some people’s priority list, signing a solid last line of defence can be the difference between success and failure. Therefore, it is nice when you can […]
How do Liverpool’s current crop of young stars perform on FM24?
Last weekend, Liverpool lifted the Carabao Cup, beating Chelsea 1-0 in extra-time of the final courtesy of a Virgil van Dijk goal. Jurgen Klopp’s team finished the game with several youngsters on the field, including Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, James McConnell, Bobby Clark and Jayden Danns. Although most of the starlets didn’t feature for long, […]
How to Imitate Tottenham’s New Tactics on FM24
There isn’t much question that Tottenham has been one of the biggest surprises of the Premier League season. Virtually all of the other teams challenging for a Champions League spot have had a stable coach for several years. On the other hand, Spurs are excelling with new manager Ange Postecoglou at the helm. Postecoglou has […]
Is David De Gea the best free agent on FM24?
While playing FM, many of us focus on attacking players, who will get us the goals to win games and silverware. That new young wonderkid forward is always likely to be exciting. However, if you have a bad FM habit like me, sometimes signing players to keep the ball out of the back of the […]
FM24 Tactics testing: Undringstaktiken 4-1-1-3-1 by NuFcPRO
We are back with our tactic testing today with one of the best and underrated tactics for FM. The tactic is Undringstaktiken 4-1-1-31 by NuFcPRO. If you are looking for a new tactic, then this article is not to be missed. Conditions of the test I used my usual set-up of simming the game for […]
Bargain veteran strikers in FM24
I have to say I am an advocate of bringing young players into your squad on FM24 and turning them into world superstars. In fact, it can be the most exciting and satisfying feeling in the game. However, sometimes older heads are needed for a short period, and there is a large group of older […]
Our favourite Argentinian wonderkids in FM24
The feeling of guiding a wonderkid to superstardom is one of the best you can get in FM24. Certain countries seem to be adept at producing wonderkids, and one of those is Argentina. Here are some of our favourite Argentinian wonderkids in FM24: Valentin Barco (Boca Juniors) The versatile left-sided star has become something of […]
Can you guide Hamburg back to their top flight in FM24?
Every year, we see clubs suffer the spectre of relegation from the top flight of the big European leagues. Some clubs are yo-yo clubs destined to move between the top two tiers of their countries’ football pyramids for the foreseeable future, while some are supposed giants. Some major clubs suffer relegation and don’t come back […]
The best goalkeeping coaches in FM24
In the last few weeks, we have looked at the top coaches for different areas in FM24. Today, it’s the turn of the goalkeeping coaches. Here are the main areas a goalkeeping coach should ideally be strong in: GK Distribution GK Handling GK Shot Stopping Here are the goalkeeping coaches that we recommend (in no […]
The best director of football in FM24
In this article, we will look at some of the best directors of football in FM24. When playing FM24, some players like to delegate many of the tasks in the game to backroom staff. One of the most crucial members of your backroom staff is your director of football. They can be a crucial figure […]
The best heads of youth development in FM24
When it comes to building a successful team in FM24, developing young players can save you a fortune in potential transfer fees. Bringing players through the youth ranks without having to spend a penny is a great feeling. One member of your backroom staff who can play a significant role in young players’ development is […]
FM 24 Brazilian wonderkids secure big-money moves
One of the best feelings in Football Manager is signing a wonderkid and turning them into a world superstar. Many wonderkids have gone on from FM fame to fulfil their massive potential in real life. Some wonderkids have such a big reputation in real life that they have already earned big moves. Here are three […]
Improving Celtic in FM24 With Three Irish Signings
While Celtic’s status as the top club in Scotland has been undeniable in recent years, they must keep evolving to stay ahead of their rivals. This ethos undoubtedly applies to anyone who is planning to start a new save with the Hoops in the latest edition of the Football Manager series of games. Keeping Celtic […]
Why winning in FM24 has almost become boring
As an experienced Football Manager player, I have played the game in all its forms for over 25 years. I have gone from sitting for hours creating tactics and training schedules to not almost delegating most of the everyday tasks to staff, mainly due to life happening. In recent games, including FM24, I became highly […]
FM24 Tactics testing – 343 XABI ALONSO BAYER LEVERKUSEN DEL MAGICOMONTA
First of all, we would like to wish everybody a happy new year and hope that 2024 is a fine year for all of our readers. Our first article of 2024 is a tactic testing one, putting the FM 343 XABI ALONSO BAYER LEVERKUSEN DEL MAGICOMONTA by Magicomonta to the test (Sorry, I am not […]
Benfica is a great place to shop in FM24
When it comes to signing players and producing stars, certain clubs always seem to develop or sign quality young players who become top stars. One of those clubs is Portuguese giants Benfica. Here are some of the Eagles’ players who usually turn out to be top signings on FM24: Anatolii Trubin (Goalkeeper) The Ukrainian youngster […]
How Implementing FM 24 Tactic Could Lead Macarthur to A-League Glory
Since joining the A-League in the 2020/21 season, Macarthur have made just one play-off appearance in the top flight of Australian soccer. The Bulls advanced to the play-off semi-finals where they were eliminated by eventual winners Melbourne City, sparking talk they could build on that achievement. However, they finished seventh and 12th over the next […]
Best attacking coaches on FM24
One of the most vital aspects of the Football Manager games, just like real football, is scoring goals. You score more than your opponent and win games and trophies; it’s that simple. One way of ensuring you get the best out of your attacking players is by hiring coaches with high attacking stats. The stats […]
The best defensive coaches in FM24
When you delegate tasks in Football Manager, you need to know that you can trust your coaches to help develop and nurture your top talent. Alongside the assistant manager, coaches play a vital role in this development. In the next few weeks, we will be looking at the best coaches in different areas of the […]
FM24 Tactics testing: Ultimate 433 by ZimsMula
The latest tactic I have tested is ‘Ultimate 433’ by ZimsMula. I have seen ZimsMula’s tactics on various sites, but I am not sure I have used any of them for tactic testing or my personal save before now. The latest tactic ended that uncertainly, and the tactic produced solid results. How did the tactic […]
The best six assistant managers in FM24
If you are like me and you sometimes delegate tasks in FM24 to your staff, then those staff need to be up to the task. One key member of your backroom staff is your assistant manager. He is a figure who can make life a lot less overwhelming. So, the importance of having an excellent […]
Our top ten Football Manager games ranked
Football Manager is a game we all love, which is likely why you’re here reading this article. Many of our readers are diehard fans of the game and, like myself, will probably have played every single edition released. Football Manager Edition When was it released (EU) Football Manager 2005 4th November 2004 Football Manager 2006 […]
Top five Brazilian wonderkids in FM24
There are very few feelings better than nurturing a wonderkid from an inexperienced youngster to a world star when playing FM. Wonderkids can come from all corners of the globe, of course. However, certain countries are production factories of talented young players. One of those countries is Brazil, which constantly produces talented young footballers. Here […]
FM24 Wonderkids: The beauty of Bardghji
In other works of life, obsessing about a teenager could well see you in hot water. However, in FM, there seems to be a growing love for a certain Swedish wonderkid named Roony Bardghji. The Copenhagen youngster is a familiar name to FM players, as he has been in the game as a wonderkid for […]
FM24 Tactics testing: GYR I am Groot
We are back with our latest tactic test, and this time, we tested out GYR- I AM GROOT FM24. GYR has produced some excellent tactics in recent years. This was another solid effort. If anybody has read my tactic-testing articles, they will know that I tested it with Everton. I promise I will move away […]
Why Everton could be the team to manage on FM24
FM24 has been officially out for a while now, and you can’t think of a team to manage that gets you excited about the latest edition of the game. Well, why not try to awaken a sleeping giant of football in Everton? A fantastic history Obviously, this one is close to my heart, having been […]
FM24 Tactics Testing: GYR-DRAX FM24
We are back only our second tactic testing for FM24, and like our first article, the tactic is by a prolific FM tactic creator, GYR. The tactic we used in the test is DRAX FM24, which unsurprisingly produced excellent results, which we will go into further later in the article. How is the tactic set […]
FM24 Tactics testing: 4231 Structura X Reloaded ll by Delicious Story
The early access for FM24 has now been available for a while, so I thought I would do the first tactic testing for the new edition. The tactic that I tested and was most successful with so far has been 4231 Structura x Reloaded ll by Delicious Story/Delicious Assembler, who was one of our favourite […]
Who are the best free transfers on FM24?
On November 5th, FM24 was officially released after a two-week early access period. The game is playing well so far. One of the challenges of the game is obviously squad building. One of the biggest challenges may be that the team you are managing doesn’t have a big transfer budget. However, at the game’s start, […]
Best bargain wonderkids on FM24
Everybody loves a good bargain buy on Football Manager, as signing a wonderkid for a relatively small fee who becomes crucial to your team is one of the best aspects of playing the much-loved game. Even in early access, we found some players who will be shrewd signings in FM24, here they are: Valentin Barco […]
Can you challenge La Liga’s big two in FM24?
The beta version, or early access of FM24 as SI chief Miles Jacobson wants it called, is now available after its release on Thursday 19th October. One challenge I am looking forward to in FM24 is battling with Barcelona and Real Madrid for supremacy in La Liga. Between them, the pair has won eight of […]
Breaking the stranglehold of Bayern Munich in FM24
Since the announcement that FM24 will be released on November 6th, my brain has been awash with ideas for new saves on challenges in the latest edition of our beloved game. One of the challenges that came to mind is overthrowing Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. A dominant force As most people know, Bayern Munich […]
Tactics Testing: 5-2-1-2 DP OP Niestandardowa by Matias 1996
We are back with another tactic test, and the last for FM23, as a leak on the EPIC Launcher had the release date of the FM24 beta as 19th October. Whether that is true or not remains to be seen, only time will tell. The latest tactic we are testing is 5-2-1-2 DP OP Niestandardowa […]
Tactic testing: 4123 Pressure Cooker by the Chef
The latest tactic, and maybe one of the last we are testing for FM23, is the 4123 Pressure Cooker by the Chef. I have to admit I am not familiar with the Chef’s menu, but this tactic certainly tasted delicious. It is fair to say that this tactic worked close to perfection, overachieving majorly. However, […]
Four save ideas for FM24
While many people are happy to stick to managing the big clubs and winning major trophies in Football Manager, there are always those brave, intrepid players who love a challenge. So here are four save ideas that could offer something of a challenge: Turning Wrexham into a global force Since the arrival of Hollywood pair […]
Tactic Testing: The Angeball v2.0 by Lowerleagues
On this week’s tactic testing, we looked at a tactic called The Angeball v2.0 by Lowerleagues from FM Scout. As you can guess from the name, it is based on the tactics of Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou. With Spurs thriving this season, it seems like an interesting tactic to test. I have seen many […]
Tactics testing: 4123 Cookie Shooter by Delicious the Assembler
We are back with another tactic testing article. This time, we tested the 4123 Cookie Shooter by Delicious the Assembler, who regular readers will know is one of our favourite tactic creators. Funnily, when I saw the tactic, I didn’t even realise it was one of his tactics, but it was another hit for the […]
The Best FM24 Wonderkids
With FM24 due to be out on November 6th, many are turning their attention to the game’s latest edition. One of the most exciting aspects of playing Football Manager is developing young players, as there is nothing better than turning a young starlet into a superstar. Here are some players who could well be wonderkids […]
The Worst Moments in the History of Football
We all love football and are happy to remember its most amazing moments such as Maradona and the Hand of God or Messi’s best goal ever. But just like the odds Premier League bettors encounter, it wouldn’t be fair to only remember the good moments when there are so many heartbreaking moments to consider in […]
Guide to FM Abbreviations and Roles: Forward Edition
Today, we complete our series on FM abbreviations and roles. Having worked our way up the pitch, our last focus is on the forward roles in the game and the abbreviations for the roles. So, without further ado, here they are: DLF (Deep Lying Forward can be used on support or attack duties) The Deep-Lying […]
Tactic Testing: RDF De Zerbi 4-2-4
Today, we are back with another tactic testing. The latest tactic we have tested is from one of our favourite tactic creators, RDF. The tactic in question is RDF De Zerbi 4-2-4, and it’s fair to say, like most of his tactics, this is certainly worth trying out with your team. The conditions of the […]
FM24 to be released on 6th November
Last Tuesday, we got the news that many FM fans were waiting for, as we discovered that FM24 will be released on November 06th. Many fans and content creators were delighted with the news, as it is always exciting when a new game edition is released. There isn’t that much info available about the game […]
Tactic testing: The 4132 Paradox-Diablo Steel by Delicious the Assembler
We are back with our latest tactic testing. This time around, we tested out another tactic from one of our favourite creators, Delicious Story/Delicious the Assembler, called the 4132 Paradox- Diablo. To learn more about the tactic, why not visit Delicious’ YouTube channel, where he talks about his creation? What were the conditions of the […]
Guide to FM Abbreviations and Roles: Central Attacking Midfield Edition
Today, we continue our series on FM abbreviations and roles. Having worked our way up the pitch, our focus is the central attacking midfield roles and the abbreviations for the said roles. So, without further ado, here they are: AM (Attacking Midfielder can be used on support and attack) Your standard Attacking Midfielder operates higher […]