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10 Teams to Manage in South America on Football Manager 27
Getting excited for Football Manager 27 to drop in just three days? Check out our 10 teams to manage in South America on FM27.
Football Manager 27: My Save Plans
With the latest edition of Football Manager just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about save plans for the next 12 months. Based on what we’ve heard about FM27, I think we can be a little more optimistic about the kinds of adventures we embark on than we were 12 months ago. Despite […]
African Kings | Part 15 | Deadly Badboy and Mighty Motloung
Trebor Mahtal had a big decision to make at the start of July 2041 as, having strengthened a promising CS Sfaxien side, he was approached by South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns. So would he show some loyalty or go chasing a more sizeable pay cheque?
27 Teams to Manage on Football Manager 27
The second iteration of the new era of Football Manager is almost upon us, with Football Manager 27 being released on 10 November and a “Launch Preview” – whatever that means – in advance. So now’s the time to begin planning who we want to manage in the game and consider any potential adventures we want to embark on throughout the 12 months of the FM27 game cycle.
African Kings | Part 14 | Promising Youth in Tunisia
From humble beginnings in his homeland of Zambia, Trebor Mahtal had risen to top of African football by lifting the CAF Champions League with an exciting Pyramids FC side. However, with consecutive Egyptian league titles also in the bag, it was time to move on for another challenge, so Mahtal resigned on 1 June 2040.
African Kings | Part 13 | Mahtal Targets African Champions League
Fresh from winning Africa’s most prestigious league title with Egypt’s Pyramids FC, most commentators fully expected the typically disloyal Trebor Mahtal to resign from his position. However, after surveying potential roles available in the job market, the Zambian decided to stay in Egypt with the primary target of competing for the African Champions League for the first time.
African Kings | Part 12 | Greatest Newgen Name Ever
Unexpected success in Morocco with promoted HUS Agadir had seen Zambian title specialist Trebor Mahtal restore his reputation to Regional, despite possessing elite levels of authority, motivating and people management. With a heavy heart, he stood down as Agadir manager and went in search of his 12th African club.
African Kings | Part 11 | Almighty Azaouagh
Trebor Mahtal arguably took a backwards step in his managerial career as a tricky season at semi-pro Nigerien side AS Police saw his reputation drop two bars down to local. And that effectively felt like he’d thrown away 11 years of management in which he’d won 9 trophies, as clubs in the major African nations had zero interest in his services.
Game Review: Non-League Manager
With the new football season underway and a first international break incoming, it’s about that time to start getting excited about news of a certain football simulation game. However, the world’s biggest management simulation has had its thunder stolen by the Early Access launch of Non-League Manager.
African Kings | Part 10 | An Enforced Backwards Step
Rejections leave Trebor Mahtal concerned about his job prospects and forced him back into the market, and eventually chooses the best of a bad bunch to move to Niger.
African Kings | Part 9 | A Massive Act of Deception
Massively underperforming league favourites Génération Foot sacked their manager and Mahtal cheekily threw his hat into the ring, not really expecting a call. However, on 21 June, he was invited for an interview and, 4 days later, the 5-time champions approached the Zambian
African Kings | Part 8 | Disastrous January Transfer Window
After two years in Ghana, Trebor Mahtal wrapped up his time at Asante Kotoko by lifting the club’s 32nd league title. Now with a regional reputation and improved attributes, the Zambian manager went in search of his sixth job in management at the end of May 2033.
African Kings | Part 7 | Final Day Title Decider in Ghana
An exciting first season in Ghana saw Trebor Mahtal lead Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club to his first continental trophy in the CAF Confederation Cup. Now, the newly crowned greatest Zambian manager of all time was targeting the Ghanaian Premier League after finishing 15 points back from champions Hearts of Oak in 2032.
African Kings | Part 6 | Greatest Zambian Manager of All Time
Two days on from securing his fourth African top-tier title with Benin’s Coton FC, Trebor Mahtal was back on the job hunt as he looked to strengthen his managerial reputation. Six years into his career, now in June 2031, Mahtal still only had a Local reputation but a Continental C licence.
African Kings | Part 5 | Ohh Mama – Exciting Title Races in Benin
A growing reputation for defence-first football was boosted by Trebor Mahtal’s Horoya side only conceding 6 goals en route to securing the Guinean title in 2029. Now armed with his Continental C license, Mahtal stood down from his role days before his contract expired, going in search of his fourth job and a new challenge.
African Kings | Part 4 | Mahtal’s Defence-First Reputation Strengthens
Defensive dominance led Trebor Mahtal to two league titles in three seasons as his San Pédro side wrapped up an impressive Ivorian title success. But, on 1 May 2028, Mahtal handed in his notice to resign one month before his contract expired.
African Kings | Part 3 | Defensive Dominance and Champions League Bow
rebor Mahtal snapped up the first domestic cup of his career and was a final day decider away from making it two titles in two seasons of football management. But his focus was now fully on leading San Pédro to the Ivorian title in 2027/28.
African Kings | Part 2 | The Land of Surprise Title Winners
Trebor Mahtal’s managerial career began well as he led Zesco United to the Zambian Super Division in his first season as a Football Manager. With that title in the bag, his time in Zambia was done, so he resigned two days later and went on the hunt for his second job.
African Kings | Part 1 | African Adventure Begins In Zambia
This new save, which should see us through to the end of the FM26 lifecycle, takes us on an ambitious mission to win as many league titles across different African nations and win the CAF Champions League.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 15 | Establishing A Retrô Dynasty Before Disaster Strikes
An unprecedented campaign saw Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil add an unprecedented nine trophies to their burgeoning cabinet in 2037. They not only won consecutive Série A titles for the first time, they also added a sixth successive state title, back-to-back Copa Libertadores, a first Recopa Sudamericana, became world champions at the Club World Cup and won three more trophies en route to lifting the Intercontinental Championship.
Game Review: Proper Football Boss
Long before playing Football Manager, FIFA, PES and even the likes of Premier Manager 98 and Ultimate Soccer Manager 98, my first football management obsession was a Commodore 64 game called Football Director. I must have been about 8 years old, and thought my friend’s parents were really cool because they’d allowed him and his […]
Wonderkid Factory | Part 14 | Record Sale Precedes Epic Season
Thirteen seasons into his tenure at Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil, manager Robinho Lazaró was heralded as the mastermind behind the club’s meteoric 20-year rise from non-existence to champions of South America. Lazaró joined in the celebrations across Camaragibe as seemingly the entirety of northeast Brazil took to the city’s streets, amid parties that lasted for days.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 13 | Remarkable Rise of Retrô FC: Non-Existence to South American Champions in 20 Years
Just two decades ago, Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil didn’t even exist. But now, in December 2036, 20 years on from its foundation, the club was celebrating not only winning its second Brazilian title but also becoming Champions of South America for the first time.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 12 | Retrô’s First Brazil International
Despite racking up a record points tally in 2035, Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil fell short to Palmeiras in Série A. However, manager Robinho Lazaró was excited for the future as he continued to bring through an array of exciting young talents.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 11 | Record Points Tally Without Reward?
Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil had a solid maiden Série A title defence after a couple of star players displayed a disturbing lack of loyalty. But manager Robinho Lazaró was keen to keep developing a young side for another tilt at glory in 2034.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 10 | A Lack of Loyalty Ahead of Maiden Title Defence
The streets of Camaragibe were awash with blue and yellow ticker tape and Caipirinha as supporters of Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil celebrated their young stars unexpectedly becoming Champions of Brazil. Just 17 years on from the club being founded, they’d risen through the ranks and claimed a maiden Série A title beyond the final day of the 2033 season.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 9 | Battling Affiliate Club Palmeiras
The rise of Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil continued as they recorded yet another club high finish, coming 2nd only to Flamengo in Brazil’s top flight in 2032. And, despite what the bookies continued to believe, manager Robinho Lazaró felt his young stars were ready to compete with Brazil’s elite.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 8 | Retrô FC Challenge Brazil’s Elite
Little Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil were the talk of the nation as their young stars secured Copa Libertadores by finishing 6th in just their second season in Série A. Last year’s success saw Retrô’s share of TV revenue rocket to over £23m, which should transform the club’s finances over the next 12 months.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 7 | Retrô Seek Série A Redemption
Promotion joy filled the streets of Camaragibe as an exciting young Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil secured top flight football for just the second time in the club’s 14-year history in 2030. The club’s first foray into top tier football did not go well, as they took 18 games to win a match and finished bottom of Série A despite a late flurry.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 6 | Série B Promotion Push
After the disappointment of relegation, Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil steadied themselves and secured a Série B playoff spot in 2029. And that was a positive step for a club predicted to suffer back-to-back relegations.
Football Manager Predicts Who Will Win World Cup 2026
With the new World Cup mode now active on Football Manager 26, we put it to the test to see how the 48 nations performed in World Cup 2026. And we ran 10 simulations to see which nations came out on top.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 5 | Big Youngster Sales Ahead of Série B Return
A chastening season in Brazil’s top tier, which they were nowhere near ready for, saw Retrô Football Clube Brasil take a fairly welcome step back down to Série B for the 2029 season. Manager Robinho Lazaró just about survived after relegation, but was fairly offended the board had even considered sacking him after all he’d done for the club.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 4 | Promoted Way Too Quickly?
Retrô Football Clube Brasil were the talk of Brazil as the club only founded in 2016 gained promotion to the country’s top tier for the first time in 2027. Most Brazilian football fans had never even heard of this little club in the northeast of the country, but it quickly gained appeal as they discovered its commitment to youth and deliciously stylish football kits.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 3 | Godinho’s Godly Debut Season
A young Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil side just about survived in their first season in Série B, and an epic youth intake had fans dreaming of a bright future for the club that was only founded just over a decade ago.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 2 | Putting Faith in Youth in Série B
Retrô Futebol Clube Brasil gained promotion to the second tier of Brazilian football for the first time in their short history in their first season under the tutelage of Robinho Lazaró. And the retirement of veteran stars Vágner Love and Fernandinho, several old players being released and a lack of finances saw the manager put his faith in youth.
Wonderkid Factory | The Ultimate Wonderkid Factory Challenge: Bem-vindo ao Brasil
The fifth iteration of our Wonderkid Factory series see us finally head to the spiritual home of football: Brazil. In this new adventure, we’re basing ourselves in the northeast of South America’s largest country for a monumental youth-focused challenge.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 17: Establishing Turf Wars Dominance
The streets of Cataluña were once again awash with red and yellow as the heroic young team of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu paraded the La Liga trophy through the streets of the region. Homegrown stars like newly installed club legend Genar Iglesias, captain Luis Marín and his fellow Spain international Norbert led a wild party as […]
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 16: An All Catalan Title Battle
Supporters of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu were in dreamland as, for the second summer in succession, they honoured their footballing heroes with an open-top bus celebration parading the European Cup trophy through the streets of Cataluña. The region was used to decking the streets out in red and yellow as their Catalan heroes Luis Marín, Genar […]
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 15: Massive Turf Wars Showdown
The people of Cataluña, traditionally accustomed to following the Blaugranes of FC Barcelona, had a new group of heroes as they celebrated the unexpected of Los Quadribarrats. One of their own, Oriol Ribas, had transformed Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu from fourth-tier anonymity to the very elite of the footballing world, as the former Ultras leader turned manager and his team of exciting youngsters became Champions of Europe in 2038.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 14: Sant Andreu’s European Champions!
In just 13 years, former Ultras leader Oriol Ribas had transformed his beloved Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu from fourth tier minnows to European champions. And the key to that success had been plenty of homegrown academy products and an army of exciting young prospects.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 13: Sant Andreu Youth Revolution Continues
Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu recorded yet another highest-ever finish as they came 3rd behind Turf Wars rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2036. And Ultras leader-turned-manager Oriol Ribas was excited about the massive potential at the club.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 12: New Era Inspires First Turf Wars Victory
Unió Esportiva Sant Andre came within a couple of penalty kicks of becoming shock European champions, only to lose out to Turf Wars rivals FC Barcelona in the Champions League Final in 2035. That marked an impressive decade at the helm for former Ultras leader Oriol Ribas, who was preparing to lead the club into a fifth season in LaLiga.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 21 | Gunma’s First Asian Footballer of the Year
Thespakusatsu Gunma racked up a record four consecutive Japanese titles, taking them to five in total, with a new league record 97 points in 2045. However, it was the end of an era in July as a special homegrown talent, Atsushi Shimizu, departed the club after 13 years to claim a payday in Saudi at the age of 29. And this was likely to be the final season at the club for manager Robaato Rasamu, now 62 and heading into his 21st season at the club.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 11: Turf Wars Reaches Fever Pitch in Unprecedented Triple Crown Bid
Nine years ago, Oriol Ribas was the leader of one of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu’s Ultras groups, proudly taking his place leading the chants at Narcís Sala every weekend. Now, he was the even prouder manager of this great club who, unbelievably, had led it to consecutive European trophies in the Conference League and the Europa League.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 20 | “Special One” Rasamu Establishes Thespa Gunma Dynasty
Thespakusatsu Gunma bagged consecutive Japanese titles and became world champions with a famous 3-0 victory over the mighty FC Barcelona in 2043. That success saw the club rise up the world rankings, becoming the 15th most reputable club in the world – 18 years on from lingering in J3 League mediocrity. Less than a year […]
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 10: Sant Andreu Academy’s First Spain International
The people of Cataluña showed the rest of the world how to party as they welcomed their team of young superheroes home after leading Sant Andreu to an unexpected Europa Conference League success. Around 30,000 Catalans ripped Turin to shreds before bringing the celebrations back to Barcelona, eclipsing the celebrations of their cross-city glory supporting rivals.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 19 | Continental Conquests
The streets of the Gunma Prefecture witnessed one of the wildest parties this part of Japan had ever seen as the homegrown heroes of Thespakusatsu Gunma paraded the J1 League, AFC Champions League and Emperor’s Cup trophies.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 18 | Celebrating Our Greatest Ever Wonderkid Factory
Our fourth iteration of the Wonderkid Factory may well be our best yet as, 17 years into Wonderkid Factory IV, our homegrown Thespakusatsu Gunma squad won a second J1 League title, their first domestic cup and became Champions of Asia in 2042. Furthermore, 12 of the homegrown players are in the current Japan squad.
Turf Wars | Revolució Quadribarrats | Part 9: Sant Andreu in Europe!
The meteoric rise of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu picked up pace as exciting homegrown attackers led them to a massive overperformance, securing European football in their first season in LaLiga. That raised expectations and created a massive challenge for manager Oriol Ribas to manage domestic and continental football.
Wonderkid Factory | Part 17 | Gunma Chase A Historic Treble
Supporters of Thespakusatsu Gunma were becoming all too accustomed to the feeling of being second best. They saw their side finish 2nd in J1 League for the fifth time in nine seasons in 2041, which, in fairness, they probably couldn’t have dreamed of before manager Robaato Rasamu arrived at the club 16 years ago.