How to Play Football Manager The Complete Beginners Guide Works on EVERY Version
New to Football Manager? This is the complete FM26 Beginners Guide that WORKS ON EVERY VERSION - from FM24, FM25, FM26 and even FM27. 10 essential tips every new player NEEDS to know before starting your first save!
I wish someone told me this before I started playing FM — so I’m saving you the mistakes I made. Whether you’re completely new or coming back after a break, this guide will get you winning games fast.
🎮 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to choose your first club, simple tactics that actually work, transfers without going bust, scouting, training, staff, youth development and how to enjoy FM for the long term. No jargon, just what works.
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CHAPTERS -
00:00 Intro — Are You Brand New to Football Manager?
00:22 Welcome Back — What This Video Is About
00:55 Tip 1 — Start With A Club You KNOW (Newcastle Example)
02:47 Tip 2 — Don't Completely Change Your Squad (Arsenal Example)
03:44 Tip 3 — Keep Tactics SIMPLE (4-2-3-1 / 4-2-4)
05:12 Tip 4 — Watch Your Finances (£21m Debt Warning)
07:08 Tip 5 — Don't Buy 4 Players For ONE Position
09:10 Tip 6 — DELEGATE Everything (32 vs 86 Jobs)
11:07 Tip 7 — Stop Changing 10 Things Every Game
11:54 Tip 8 — Accept You WILL Make Mistakes
12:34 Tip 9 — Set Realistic Goals (Think Like A Coach)
14:32 Final Story — My Chelsea Sacking (Even 20 Years Experience!)
15:03 Outro — Which Tip Helped You Most?