Esports4 Oct 2022Football Manager 2023 Headline Features OverviewIt’s what you’ve been waiting for – the headline features for Football Manager 2023 have been revealed. We have some hugely exciting introductions and improvements in FM23, including changes to Recruitment and the Match Engine, new Supporter Confidence and Dynamic Manager Timeline features, and the arrival of the UEFA Club Competitions licence. Find out more below and, ahead of the big launch o…
Challenge for the European football’s top prizes this year with UEFA’s club competitions all fully licensed in Football Manager 2023. You’ll feel a greater sense of occasion in UEFA matchdays with official branding across a number of pre, post and matchday screens. Whether you're taking part in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League or UEFA Super Cup, you'l…
Get closer to the beautiful game than ever before in Football Manager 2023, which will be available across an unprecedented array of platforms and devices from Tuesday, November 8th. Alongside releases on PC/Mac, Xbox, Nintendo Switch™, App Store and Google Play, Football Manager will also be debuting on Apple Arcade and on PlayStation 5. FM will make its debut on home PlayStation consoles with…
When a Football Manager career isn’t going well, it’s natural to want something or someone to blame. From suggestions that the game is scripted to theories that the AI always gets better cup draws, we’ve seen pretty much everything over the years on our forums and social media. While we appreciate your feelings, these beliefs are invariably just misconceptions about the way the game works. Foot…
The Target Forward is one of FM22’s most specific roles. Almost like no other role in the game, a player’s suitability for it is largely determined by their Physical Attributes. This can make building tactics around the role a bit hit and miss but if you find a well-suited player and a system that gets the most out of their unique skillset, playing with a good Target Forward feels almost like u…
Your FM22 managerial journey can be whatever you want it to be – and whether that means you take control of every little thing or just turn up for matchdays is entirely up to you. Perhaps you’re not a fan of dealing with the media? Or maybe you prefer like a special Portuguese man who doesn’t get on too well with the media, or maybe you prefer the warmth of your office to the chill of the train…
The summer brings longer days and warmer weather. While there’s some international football and a number of leagues played during the summer months, there’s a wait until we see the world’s biggest clubs back in competitive action. Between now and then is the prime time for a new Football Manager adventure, whether you’re replicating the achievements of real-life teams or making up for campaigns…
It's at this time of year that the world of football takes the time to look back and honour those players who've caught the eye over the previous season by handing out Player of the Year awards and creating 'Teams of The Season'. But what about those players who don't catch the eye of the awards panels, but bring success to their clubs by quietly and effectively going about their business? We t…
Imagine a scenario where one of those FM Newgens is a virtual version of you. That’s what one lucky FMFC member, Liam Kemp from Barnsley in England, got the chance to experience earlier this year. The opportunity to be a Newgen in one of our games is extremely rare. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see what sort of impact he's been having on your careers. To ensure you’re in…
Complete the deal of the summer with Football Manager 2022 now up to 50% off across all platforms. The sale period runs until 6pm BST on Thursday, 7th July, although exact timings vary by territory and platform*. It’s time for you to take charge of your club and boss the summer break, making all the key decisions on and off the pitch. To learn more and work out which version of Football Manager…
Promotion is one of the biggest highs you can experience when playing Football Manager. We’ve all been there, though, when you think a season is going swimmingly and you’re dreaming of challenging the clubs in the division above before your team’s results suddenly fall off and you’re left thinking about what might have been. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see the five tips…
Attacking transitions are a core element of most styles of play but particularly counter-attacking football. Arguably, any successful tactic needs to have potent, well-thought-out attacking transitions. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see Ihor Crusadertsar explains how you can create more effective transitions in FM22. For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to v…
Every manager wants to have the best players at their disposal. However, it’s not always possible. Whether you’re taking charge of your local lower league side or managing in an exotic location where you are unable to draw in the world’s top talents, you’ll have to make the best of the players in your squad and the signings you can make. That’s not always an easy task; players in lower reputati…
In two previous pieces, we touched upon the attacking and defensive insights you can take from Football Manager 2022’s brand-new Data Hub. As Football Manager players, we usually put a lot of thought into our tactical approach. Not just the formation, player roles and instructions, but also how and when to press the opponent (enhanced by FM22’s overhauled pressing system), if we should pass sho…
Imagine the following scenario. You’ve started a new FM22 career. During pre-season things went well, and now you’re looking to build on that for the season ahead. You’ve got to know the players, you know who you can count on and who needs a bit of help, you made your new signings, you’ve worked to get them settled and… it all starts going terribly wrong. Results are bad, but that’s not the wor…
Football Manager 2022 is now fully playable for free on a variety of platforms. From now until 6:00pm (BST) on Monday, April 11th, PC/Mac players can enjoy the game at no cost through either Steam or the Epic Games Store. Subscribers to Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold service can also enjoy free access to Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition until 08:59am (BST) on the same day. If you already have a S…
It’s not too late to write your football story. Grab the perfect companion for the end of season run-in with Football Manager 2022 now up to 33% off across all platforms. The sale period runs until 7pm BST on Thursday, 21st April, although exact timings vary by territory and platform*. For those of you looking to get a taster of what FM22 is all about, the PC/Mac edition of the game is free to…
We’ve just released Minor Update 22.4.1 for Football Manager 2022 which is now available to download via Steam, Epic and Windows Store. These updates should download automatically and are save game compatible. If yours does not, quit and relaunch Steam or the Epic Games Store to prompt it to do so. If you’re playing via the Windows Store, you may need to manually search for the update – more in…
We’ve all faced that moment in a Football Manager career when it seems that everything is against you. If you’ve tried all you can think of and there still seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, you might need to make some tactical adjustments. It’s never too late to salvage the remainder of your season. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see how Rock’s End FM deals wit…
The Final Winter Update for Football Manager 2022 is now available for PC/Mac, Xbox and Switch. This update includes activity from those transfer windows which closed during February, along with database updates and a few further gameplay fixes. There are also a number of gameplay adjustments designed specifically to address the upheaval caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.…
The way you assign responsibilities to your staff can change the way you play Football Manager. Giving over more control to your Director of Football not only adds more realism to your game but also helps you get the best from your squad. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see Dan Gear explains how it’s done.
The Main Winter Update is usually a big moment in every year for Football Manager fans. It’s a time when January transfers are registered and the ratings of thousands of players across the world are adjusted based on their performances through the first half of the season. We’ve dug through our database to pick out 10 of the best players who got a Current Ability upgrade in the Main Winter Upda…
Many Football Manager players take the opportunity to start a new career when the Main Winter Update drops. January transfers and the real-life fortunes of clubs around the world open the doors to a whole new variety of adventure. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see a list of 10 of our favourite new challenges for you to take on. Which team are you planning to use in the Mai…
You might have thought that this year’s January transfer window was pretty quiet, bar an interesting Transfer Deadline Day. There was, however, some really clever business done across the footballing world, including several moves that definitely warrant the FM seal of approval. Visit The Byline on The Football Manager Website to see 10 of our favourite deals that you might have missed. What is…
Versus mode is back, giving FMFC members the opportunity to challenge each other for the ultimate online bragging rights after returning as part of the FM22 (PC/Mac) Main Winter Update. Never played Versus mode before when it was a part of Football Manager Classic or Football Manager Touch? Want to know how to get the most from this exciting, new multiplayer experience? This guide will walk you…
Versus mode is back, giving FMFC members the opportunity to challenge each other for the ultimate online bragging rights. Since its launch in November 2020, FMFC, the Football Manager members club, has offered exclusive access to feature news, competitions, events and even the opportunity for members to appear in the game. With the new-look Versus Mode, members can now compete against one anoth…
The Main Winter Update for FM22 (PC/Mac) is available now, with this initial refresh including updated squads following the conclusion of the January Transfer Window. The Main Winter Update is also now live for FM22 Xbox, FM22 Mobile (iOS/Android) and FM22 Touch (Nintendo Switch™). More than 4.4m database changes are incorporated within the Main Winter Update, including changes to player data b…
There's arguably no position more important in football than central midfield. It's extremely tough to win matches without controlling the middle of the pitch; therefore, it's imperative that your midfielders perform the correct duties to suit your tactic and dominate the opposition. A common way to do that is with the 'double pivot', a term used to describe two central players who sit at the b…
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