Football Academy Manager
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142Feb 2026
Playing now
2−2 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
142Feb 2026
| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game update | Bugfix Update Bugfixes · Staff generation was using the default database instead of the active player database mod. · The coach assignment dropdown on the academy facility page closed immediately after being clicked. · The proposal window displayed some player attributes incorrectly, including First Touch · Market demand generation could sometimes create too few demands. The generation logic has been made mo… | — | |
| Major update | Major Update: Match System, Player Attributes, Formations & Training Overhaul Match System Overhaul The match and preview windows have been redesigned with a clearer football-focused presentation. Highlights · Team lineups are now displayed on a football pitch · Players are positioned according to their team's formation · Match previews now use the same pitch-based presentation · Live match statistics are now displayed instead of commentary · Player condition affects act… | 24271124 | |
| Game update | Bugfix Update Player Requests Fixed an issue where same team requested mostly a player to join their team. · Academy Player Renegotiation Fixed an issue where renegotiation was sometimes not possible for academy players with expiring contracts. · Staff Release Preview Fixed a bug where the wage and prestige penalty were not shown when releasing staff. · Staff Renegotiation Improved staff renegotiation handli… | 23919719 | |
| Game update | HOTFIX - Screen Resolution Issue Fixed a screen resolution scaling issue that caused incorrect display behavior on some hardware configurations. | — | |
| Major update | Major Update: Youth Camps, Trial Days, Awards & Academy Overhaul New Feature: Youth Camps Youth Camps allow you to establish a long-term presence in different countries and continuously develop local talent. Highlights · Build youth camps in countries around the world · Assign Head Scouts to improve camp performance · Discover and develop players over time · Monitor morale, progression and development · Sign camp players once they reach signing age · Compete… | 23618282 | |
| Game update | Performance Optimization Improved performance when progressing days. Some sponsor goal tracking caused heavy background calculations, which has been optimized to reduce lag and freezes. | — | |
| Game update | Small Bugfix Update Club Name Character Support Fixed issues where some special characters caused problems in league and transfer club mods. Existing save progress is now adjusted, and these characters can now be typed correctly. · Workshop Upload Reliability Improved Workshop upload handling to prevent the Workshop ID from being lost in some cases. · Missing Validation Messages Added missing error messages for se… | 23145166 | |
| Major update | Major Update - Academy Overhaul, Sponsor Goals, Player Archive & Recommendation New Features · Player Recommendations for Market Demands You can now recommend players that fit active market demands and receive a fee if the club completes the transfer. · Sponsor Goals Sponsors now include goals that reward bonus payments when achieved. · Player Archive Added a new Archive tab in the Player Hub to track players who left the academy, including relevant historical data. Existi… | 22908615 | |
| Game update | HOTFIX - Prestige Progress Hotfix for prestige not increasing as it should | — | |
| Game update | Save File Optimizations This patch reduces save file bloat caused by unnecessary stored state accumulating over time. Save sizes are now significantly smaller and saving should be much faster in long-running careers, with reductions of up to 80% depending on save state. | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix Signed players with 6 months or less left on their contract no longer receive normal transfer offers. This prevents unrealistic late transfer fees for expiring contracts. | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix Fixed heavy new game startup lag by caching frequently repeated calculations in schedule and calendar generation. | 22633268 | |
| Major update | Major Update – Multi-League System & Club Competition A new update is now live, introducing Multi-League Support and Active Club Competition , along with major improvements and fixes across the game. Important: It is recommended to start a new save due to structural changes. Older league mods are incompatible . New Features Multi-League System The world of scouting has expanded with multiple playable leagues. · Added 5 leagues : England, Germany,… | 22625229 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes – 17.03.2026 New Features · Scout Report Aging Hint A hint is now shown when a scout report is older than 3 months. · Monthly Wages Overview Added a monthly wages view to the Finance page. · Interest Level Display Player interest level is now shown on the Scouting page, including sorting by interest. Improvements · Scout Report Selection On the Scouting page, multiple scout reports are now considered, the r… | 22381218 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes – 14.03.2026 Improvements · Market Demand Age Requirement Market demands now use a maximum age requirement instead of an age range. · Dormitory Capacity Adjustment Dormitory slots for the first facility level have been reduced to 10. Fixes · Staff Negotiation Reputation Display Fixed an issue where reputation values were shown with decimals in the staff negotiation window. · Estimated Overall Display Fixed… | 22346214 | |
| Game update | HOTFIX The estimated wages could not be seen even scout watched that player, now on the negotiation window the report source can be chosen to see the data based on that report · When scout had no assignment but had players to watch, it is shown in the staff overview · When player was assigned to scout but had not watched him yet, all attributes of the player was revealed - fixed | 22319967 | |
| Major update | Major Update – Staff System & Sandbox Mode A new update is now live, introducing the Staff System and a Sandbox Mode , along with several improvements and fixes across the game. New Features Staff System You can now hire staff to support your academy operations. · Staff members can be recruited on the Staff Recruitment page. · Available staff refresh every month . · Coaches and Scouts are the first available roles, additional roles will… | 22311432 | |
| In-game event | Update: Player Hub List View, Interactive Pitch Filtering and UI Fixes New Features · Player Hub List View Added a list view option to the Player Hub. · Pitch Overview Access The pitch can now be opened via the pitch icon on the Player Hub page to see the count of academy players per position. · Interactive Pitch Filtering Positions on the pitch can now be clicked to filter players by that position. · Talent Match Quick Attend Matches in the Talent window can now… | 22105226 | |
| In-game event | Update: Right-Click Shortcuts and Market Demand Dismissal New Features · Simulation Course Pause Simulation now stops automatically when a new course can be attended. · Right-Click Actions Right-click on Team window, Scouting page, and Match window to add a player to the watchlist or assign a grade. · Match End Player Navigation Focused players clicked at match end can now be navigated directly using arrows. · Dismiss Market Demands Market demands can… | 22000205 | |
| Community | Thank You! + 2026 Roadmap Revealed Thank you for a "Very Positive" Launch! First of all, a massive thank you to everyone who has started their managerial career since our launch on Jan 29th. Seeing the game sit at 93% Positive reviews is incredible, and I am reading every single feedback. As a solo developer, your support is what allows me to keep expanding the game. Since many of you have asked what is coming next during Early… | — | |
| In-game event | Update: Scouting Hub Expansion, Workshop Integration and System Refinements New Features · Scouting Hub Pages The Scouting Hub now has two pages, one for watchlisted players and one for player search showing all players in the game. · Workshop Integration Workshop support has been added via the Editor window. · Recommended Prestige Recommended prestige has been added to the Editor modal for leagues and transfer clubs. · Confirmation Window Toggle Added a checkbox to di… | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix - Alt+Tab issue Fixed Alt Tab creating multiple ghost tabs in the background | 21817877 | |
| In-game event | Update: Multi-Saves, Youth Intake and Player Grading This week focused on quality-of-life improvements, balance adjustments, and several core feature additions, alongside many stability and logic fixes. Highlights · Multiple Save Support You can now manage multiple save files. Existing saves were renamed to the academy name, and Continue loads the last played save. · Seasonal Youth Intake At the start of each season, some players are replaced by… | 21816043 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes - 02.02.2026 Improvements · Star ratings have been made thinner, making half stars easier to distinguish. · Autofocus now selects players on your watchlist first and no longer deselects already selected players. · A new button was added on the Inbox page to delete all messages at once. · The Scouting page now displays the total number of watched players. · Transfer offer chances have been adjusted. · Player… | 21749319 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes - 01.02.2026 New Features · Unsaved Changes Warning When closing the editor or switching tabs with unsaved changes, a confirmation window is shown to prevent progress loss. · Savable Invalid Presets Presets can now be saved even if they are not valid, allowing you to resume editing later. · Auto Focus Button Added an Auto Focus button to the match window. It automatically selects players with the highest sc… | 21735230 | |
| Game update | Patch Notes - 31.01.2026 Improvements · Facility upgrade times have been increased, while Prestige requirements have been lowered. · Market demand now has a chance to include 19-year-old players. · Players above 18 who can keep up with the rest of the team may sometimes be released and replaced by new players. · Player names on the transfer page can now be clicked to open the player window directly. Fixes · Fixed an is… | 21728931 | |
| Game update | Hotfix - Invalid Date Invalid date fixed · Bankrupcy avoided with agreed transfers | 21721967 |
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