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Why I Love FM – Jan Paul Van Hecke Why I Love FM – Jan Paul Van Hecke

Why I Love FM – Jan Paul Van Hecke

Interviews 25.03.24 - FM Admin

The 2023/24 season has been a breakthrough one for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

The impressive 23-year-old has become a regular starter for Roberto De Zerbi and his performances were recognised with a big Current Ability upgrade in the FM24 Main Data Update.

The Dutchman is also a big fan of Football Manager. We recently caught up with Jan Paul at Brighton’s training ground to discuss his love of the game, his best save, and his FM24 star signing.

Why I Love FM – Jan Paul Van Hecke
12 upgraded players in the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update 12 upgraded players in the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update

12 upgraded players in the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update

FM Certified 29.02.24 - FM Admin

The arrival of the FM24 Main Data Update means it’s time to kick-off your newest career.

Squads around the world have been updated, including recent transfer moves and Current Ability changes for thousands of players based on their real-life performances since FM24’s launch.

We’ve dived into the data to identify 12 talents whose recent improvements you should be maximising in FM24. 

12 upgraded players in the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update
10 Teams to Manage after the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update

10 Teams to Manage after the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update

Challenges 28.02.24 - FM Admin

The Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update is out now. Whether you’ve been managing since launch or you’re now picking up FM24 for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to start a new career with updated squads and player attributes at your disposal.

There’s an endless realm of stories ready for you to write but with more than 2,500 clubs to choose from, it can be tricky to decide where your managerial journey begins.

To assist you, we’ve used our expertise to pick out 10 of the most interesting teams for you to stamp your style on.

10 Teams to Manage after the Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update
A Guide to MLS in Football Manager 2024 A Guide to MLS in Football Manager 2024

A Guide to MLS in Football Manager 2024

Guides 16.02.24 - FM Admin

Major League Soccer (MLS), North American’s leading football league, was initially formed back in 1994.

Their first season began in 1996 with a total of 10 teams. Since then, the league has continued to grow, and following the arrival of St Louis City SC, it currently boasts 29 clubs.

MLS is quite a unique league with some rules that may be unfamiliar to those who normally focus their Football Manager careers in the European leagues. Here’s a guide to help familiarise yourself with how MLS works and to give you the tools to lead your team to MLS Cup glory in FM24. 

A Guide to MLS in Football Manager 2024
Eight tips for developing your club’s reputation in Football Manager 2024 Eight tips for developing your club’s reputation in Football Manager 2024

Eight tips for developing your club’s reputation in Football Manager 2024

Guides 07.02.24 - SteinkelssonFM

When starting a new career in Football Manager 2024, most of us have the same goal of taking our new club to the very top of the footballing world. 

Developing their reputation isn’t as simple as results and tactical prowess on Matchday though. To rise up the in-game rankings, you’ll have to show your skills in developing young talents, managing your club’s finances and being a strategic decision-maker. 

Here, SteinkelssonFM provides eight top tips for shaping your club into a powerhouse in FM24. 

Eight tips for developing your club’s reputation in Football Manager 2024
A Guide to Better Defending in Football Manager 2024 A Guide to Better Defending in Football Manager 2024

A Guide to Better Defending in Football Manager 2024

Guides 18.01.24 - Ihor Crusadertsar

Football’s greatest teams are built upon strong defensive foundations and the same is true in Football Manager 2024.

It might not be the most glamorous part of tactical creation but putting together a solid defensive shape and figuring out what your players should be doing when they don’t have the ball is integral to the success of your latest FM24 career.

In this guide, Ihor Crusadertsar takes a deep dive into the player positions, formations and Attributes that will help you defend better in FM24. 

A Guide to Better Defending in Football Manager 2024
Six long-term save ideas for Football Manager 2024 Six long-term save ideas for Football Manager 2024

Six long-term save ideas for Football Manager 2024

Challenges 11.01.24 - FM Grasshopper

The save game compatibility feature introduced in Football Manager 2024 allows players to transfer careers from one version of FM to another. 

It’s been a welcome addition for a lot of players, with many continuing long-term journeys that they started more than a year ago in Football Manager 2023. 

With this feature also confirmed in next year’s Football Manager 2025 release, FM Grasshopper is here to present you with six ‘evergreen’ save challenges that will keep you occupied for some time to come. 

Six long-term save ideas for Football Manager 2024
Football Manager 2024: 12 Teams to Manage Football Manager 2024: 12 Teams to Manage

Football Manager 2024: 12 Teams to Manage

Challenges 08.01.24 - FM Admin

The festive period and the beginning of a new calendar year is always a great time to get to grips with a new save challenge in Football Manager. 

Finding the right club can be tricky though, so we’ve pulled together 12 interesting save ideas for you, ranging from established giants to clubs with celebrity owners and some making their series debuts in Football Manager 2024.

Football Manager 2024: 12 Teams to Manage
Building around the Inverted Full-Back in Football Manager 2024 Building around the Inverted Full-Back in Football Manager 2024

Building around the Inverted Full-Back in Football Manager 2024

Player Roles 08.12.23 - MaddFM

As football evolves and clubs continually seek out new ways to outsmart their rivals, it has become essential for football managers to constantly innovate when it comes to on-field roles and tactical decisions.

Football Manager is no different and with each year we see the game adding new tactical options and player roles. This is both a case of keeping up with real-life developments but also giving you more room as boss to refine your own unique approach.

Football Manager 2024’s most notable positional innovation is the Inverted Full-Back and here MaddFM dives deep into what the role is all about and some practical applications for your latest career.

Building around the Inverted Full-Back in Football Manager 2024
10 Wonderkids with new homes in Football Manager 2024 10 Wonderkids with new homes in Football Manager 2024

10 Wonderkids with new homes in Football Manager 2024

Wonderkids 13.11.23 - MaddFM

Football Manager 2024 is now upon us and while as always there are a host of new features and additions to look forward to, a new game means new wonderkids and new save ideas to think about.

To help guide you in the direction of a new club for your first save adventure, here’s MaddFM's look at 10 players who find themselves with new homes after clearly impressing real-life clubs and scouts alike last season. 

They’re also going to be ones to watch in FM24, so let's look into where those familiar players have headed to this season.

10 Wonderkids with new homes in Football Manager 2024
11 top teams to manage in Football Manager 2024 11 top teams to manage in Football Manager 2024

11 top teams to manage in Football Manager 2024

06.11.23 - FM Admin

Whether you opt to chase instant glory with one of the game’s elite or choose the longer route to the top by developing a club in the lower divisions, there’s no better feeling than starting your first save in a new edition of Football Manager. 

FM24’s new additions elevate the experience of every career and with the game now available worldwide, we’ve pulled together a list of 11 of the best teams to kick-off your journey with. 

11 top teams to manage in Football Manager 2024
Football Manager Research: What’s Involved? Football Manager Research: What’s Involved?

Football Manager Research: What’s Involved?

06.11.23 - FM Admin

Whenever we release a new game, there are always many posts and curiosity on social media and our forums about player and club attributes. So, with the launch of Football Manager 2024, we wanted to give you a bit of an insight into the process of getting that data in the game.

Our Research team is scattered across the globe, with representatives across a vast number of countries compiling reports and submitting changes year-round on all facets of the game – including player upgrades, league and competitions data, and more. Not only does this bring the game to life, any updates to the data are eagerly awaited by many real-life clubs, who utilise it in their day-to-day scouting and analytical work.

Football Manager Research: What’s Involved?
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10 Teams to Manage during FM23 Early Access

Challenges 26.10.2022 - FM Admin

Early Access for Football Manager 2023 has arrived, and you are no doubt seeking a challenge to take on.

With plenty of new features available in FM23, we have ten short-term save suggestions for you to get stuck into.

Let’s dig in…

10 Teams to Manage during FM23 Early Access
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