Football Manager 2021 | Steam

The manager is the lifeblood of any football club. In Football Manager 2021, dynamic, authentic experiences and never-before-seen details put you more in the spotlight than ever before and give you the tools to join the elite.

With over 50 countries and 2,500 clubs at all levels to choose from in the football pyramid, the possibilities are endless. It's up to you, boss.

Choose your colours and the challenge that suits your ambitions and deal with those of your hierarchy... or suffer the consequences.

Consult the technical staff to assess your team's strengths in detail before diving into the transfer market. You're bound to hear a starlet from the academy knocking on the door of the first team...

Define tactics, formations and styles of play for each match, and give yourself every chance of taking all three points.

Immerse yourself in the spectacle of the day's match and savour your success when your management starts to pay off on the pitch.

Interaction

Communicating with your players and the media has never been so rich and realistic. Gestures and behaviours let you express every emotion, while quick conversations enhance those small, informal chats that are part of your everyday coaching life. In FM21, others will feel the impact of your words and will soon know what kind of manager you are.

Match day

Every match is now a real spectacle. You'll get better analytical data and advice in the pre-match build-up, as well as more post-match feedback and data, including our all-new xG system, which will let you know how your team fared against the chances they created. These data improvements, combined with our reworked match UI, bring you closer to the action than ever before.

Recruitment

New technical staff roles, meetings and interactions refresh some of the game's most popular areas. Recruitment meetings ensure you're on the same wavelength as your scouting team, whether it's for your next moves or your club's long-term strategy in the transfer market. What's more, you'll now be able to approach agents directly to discuss a player's potential interest in joining your club.

End of season

Relive your campaigns and revel in your successes like never before. A new season presentation reviews your best moments on and off the pitch, while your key victories will look even better thanks to improved title presentations and increased media attention.

These improvements are just some of the new features in Football Manager 2021.

Here's a game that rewards the savviest and most discerning, but has no predefined endings or set scripts, just unlimited possibilities. Every club has a story to tell, and it's up to you to write it.