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FM26 Best Male Newgen's by Association
A Top-30 and full list of the Youth Ratings for all Association's in the men's game of Football Manager 2026.
FM26 Best Female Newgen's by Association
A Top-30 and full list of Youth Ratings for all Association's in the women's game of Football Manager 2026.
FM26 Best Clubs for OP Newgens
Here we explain what is important in producing top youth talent at your club and the best academies in male and female football.
FM26 Hardest Saves - Teams Starting with a Points Deduction
Find the toughest FM 26 rebuild saves! We list teams starting with massive point deductions (up to -20). Can you live up to the challenge and rescue them?
FM25 Initial Announcement Thoughts
BTFM gives their thoughts after Sports Interactive dropped the roadmap and release date for the latest FM installment.
FM24 Clubs to Manage - Japan
Managing in Japan for Football Manager 2024? This article can help you select a Japanese club no matter the FM24 challenge or interest.
Top Sleeping Giants to Awaken on Football Manager 2024
For FM24, we take a look at 10 clubs who have fallen from grace or have been performing well below their potential.
Top Promoted Teams to Grow in FM24
Latching on to the success of promotion is not a straightforward task, and for Football Manager 2024 we list several clubs in that challenge.
Top Clubs to Rebuild in FM24
With many leagues wrapped up, we take a look at some of the top relegated teams to rebuild on Football Manager 2024.
Concerns Over Football Manager by BTFM
BTFM (seabas3) gives their take on the past few editions of Football Manager and the FM23 Beta.
Top Sleeping Giants to Awaken on Football Manager 2023
For FM23, we take a look at 15 clubs who have fallen from grace or been performing well below their potential.
Top 13 Rebuild Saves in Asia - FM23
Looking to explore somewhere different, or even close to home for yourself? We take a look at 13 clubs in AFC who could use a rebuild in FM 2023.
Competition and Law Changes in FM23
Every year there are changes made to football, in this article we cover some major changes made and what to expect in your FM23 saves.
20 Clubs to Rebuild in FM23
We take a look at another 20 clubs across Europe who are in need of a rebuild on Football Manager 2023.
FM23 Top Teams to Manage on Football Manager 2023
Top 20 teams to manage on FM23. We take a look at clubs from across Europe who are in need of an overhaul to push onto greater things on FM 2023.
Biggest Cities in Europe with No Club in the First Tier
Low Population + Never Been in Top Flight = Exciting FM Challenge
Best Scouting Regions in Football Manager
Going nation by nation is too tough to cower the globe for talent. Going by region is best, but that leaves the question - which region should you scout? An essential guide to scouting.
Morale and Relationships in Football Manager
One wrong slip and it feels like the dressing room can collapse and you lose all support. An essential guide to morale and relationships on FM.
Best Clubs for Newgens in Football Manager
Looking to start an affiliation or want to be more specific in a region to find good talent? This guide will help you find those clubs. Updated for FM22.
Where to find the Best Newgens (Youth Ratings) in Football Manager 2022
Youth ratings are now dynamic - but the question remains where are the best newgens and raw talent produced? This guide has the answer for you.
Utilizing Player Attributes - FM 2022 Guide
Unlike FIFA where one attribute define a player's shot power for example - FM uses a combination of attributes to perform player actions.
Player Attributes Explained - FM 2022 Guide
Does "Finishing" actually mean a player is a good goal scorer? No - it doesn't. So what does "Finishing" and other attributes mean?
Current & Potential Ability Guide 2022
What exactly is Current & Potential Ability? Really, how good is a high potential player and can you be fooled FM?
FM22 Nations to Manage
From sleeping giants, to minnows, to the established - we list out 35 different Associations from all Confederations that we feel can bring a fun challenge on Football Manager 2022.
CONCACAF Format Changes // New in FM22?
CONCACAF has launched a major new restructuring of their competitions. Just in case FM22 inputs these changes, we have you covered, detailing what to expect.
20 Clubs to Rebuild in FM22
As Football Manager 2022 draws closer, we take a look at 20 clubs that we feel could use some tender loving care.
European Competition Changes // New in FM22?
Thanks to UEFA's announcements in May 2021 - FM22 may implement the new changes. Here we describe all the changes and potential impact on your saves in FM22.
Trophyless Teams to Manage in FM22
We've compiled a list of every club in their respective top divisions who have yet to win a League Title. Can you lead these clubs to glory on Football Manager 2022?
Football Manager 2022 New Features the FM community wants
Football Manager 2022 new features requested by the FM community. A FM22 wishlist featuring the best suggestions from the community on how to improve FM 2021.
How to Find the best Newgens on Football Manager
Finding a world-class wonderkid is a lot more difficult than one might imagine. This guide helps you find the best of them, so you can have an edge over AI clubs in signing them before they do.
Managerial Attributes Guide for Football Manager
Setting up your own personal manager is the most important part of your save. Figuring out the attributes is key to success. Updated for FM 2021.
Player Roles Guide for Football Manager
Having players in the correct positions is only the start, getting them to fit the roles to your tactic is another. A Football Manager guide to player roles. Updated for FM 2022.
Guide to Player Personalities on Football Manager
Every player is unique - understanding a player's personality is key to unlocking their potential on Football Manager. An essential guide to player personalities.
Understanding Player Attributes - Football Manager Guide
Struggling to get the best out of a player? Understanding their attributes is the key to success - updated for FM21.
Utilizing Player Attributes on Football Manager
What needs to be done in order for your player to perform at a high level? This FM guide will take you through the abilities of players and help you see what combinations of attributes (including hidden attributes) will lead to those abilities.
Beginners' Guide to Football Manager 2021
New to FM21 or need help with starting up a save? This guide will help you walk take your first steps into Football Manager 2021.
Football Manager Save Ideas for what Club to Manage
Struggling to find a save idea for your Football Manager career? We've asked the community how they select a club for their saves and put together this brilliant list of FM save ideas for you.
Covid-19 in Football Manager 2021
This is how SI chose to reflect Covid-19 in FM21’s gameplay. FM 2021 will attempt to strike the best possible balance between realism and escapism.
FM21 - Possibility of COVID Simulator
Like Brexit, SI's dedication to realism could see Football Manager 2021 have a COVID simulation.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Portugal
Looking to Portugal as a potential Football Manager 2021 save? This FM21 club guide can help you select a club.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Croatia
Want to try Croatia for a Football Manager 2021 save? Find your club with this FM21 club recommendation guide.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: England
Managing in England for Football Manager 2021? This article can help you select an English club no matter the FM21 challenge or interest.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Russia
Want to try managing a Russian club on FM21? This article can help you find a club in Russia for Football Manager 2021 save.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: France
Want to try management in France for your Football Manager 2021 save? Find your French club with this FM21 club article guide.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Italy
Looking at Italy for a potential management destination for a Football Manager 2021 save? This article can help you find a club no matter the FM21 challenge.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Spain
Considering managing a club in Spain for FM21? Any sort of challenge, this article has a club for your Football Manager 2021 save.
FM21 Clubs to Manage: Germany
Want to try managing a new or different club within Germany on FM21? This article can help you find a club for your Football Manager 2021 save.
Player Traits Guide // Updated for FM22
Player traits can make or break a tactic, and just when you need your players most - a trait can let you down. Understanding them is crucial to success in Football Manager.
Europa League 2 // New in FM20
The new competition is in FM 2020 - it is imperative to understand how it works and what it means for you.