First Team Manager 2026

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First Team Manager 2026 is a single player sport game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Manage your favourite Soccer Club in First Team Manager : Season 2026 (FTM26)

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 910 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and realistic football management experience with deep tactics and transfer systems.
Career mode is engaging, allowing players to start from lower leagues and build up to top clubs.
Graphics and overall interface show improvement from previous versions, with smooth UI and more features.

High frequency of player injuries during training and matches makes squad management frustrating and unrealistic.
The transfer system lacks realism, including issues with player auctions, swap deals, and player sales without manager consent.
International breaks and match scheduling cause player fitness problems, with unrealistic quick turnaround of matches after breaks.

graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
27%
10%
Users generally praise the game's improved and good-quality graphics compared to previous versions, enhancing the football management experience. However, many express a desire for even higher-quality visuals, more realistic match animations, and a full live match engine rather than just highlights. Some also note issues like small fonts and repetitive graphics, suggesting further refinement is needed to fully satisfy players.
- “I love this game so much especially the graphics, it's incredible.”
- “Fantastic, from the transfer system, to the coaches, hiring/firing, the training & building, the match graphics... it's incredible, my new favourite football manager.”
- “Brilliant game, amazing quality and graphics.”
- “The most useless game I've ever seen, the graphics are so poor, and the most painful part is, your team will have 20 shots and still lose, while your opponent will have just 1 and win the game, so useless.”
- “Awful graphics, excessively high transfer prices.”
- “Please make a clean layout and overall game graphics can be improved. It is one of the worst games you guys made.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
23%
44%
The optimization of the game is criticized for inconsistent algorithms, poor performance on phones, and slow processes, especially affecting gameplay elements like goalkeepers and player ratings. While the interface and realism are appreciated, resource demands and 3D model issues lead to a subpar experience without in-app purchases. Overall, optimization remains a significant concern despite good graphics and game atmosphere.
- “Love the interface and the overall performance. I appreciate the level of realism the developers have put into this game.”
- “Player personalities and traits affect performance too.”
- “Great graphics, performance, and game vibe.”
- “Phone resource requirements and optimization are still very poor.”
- “Terrible game, poor performance, slow processing, and just terrible 3D models.”
- “I have been playing since 2019 and the algorithm is still inconsistent; the matchmaking is random, causing unfair performance despite similar team ratings.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally praised for improved graphics and features compared to previous versions, but players express frustration with the dual currency system and unrealistic mechanics such as forced losses and poor player training. Suggestions include adding a calendar, match stats review, varied team talks, and more realistic injury and financial management to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is good, but it could be improved with a calendar option and a way to view previous game stats. This would help players analyze formations used in past matches for better strategy. Also, seeing the league table during matches and having a variety of teamtalk and pre-match questions would enhance the experience.”
- “The game has better graphics and gameplay compared to FCM25. However, the currency system could be improved by using only paper money (pounds) instead of coins, as low coins limit funds and buying players. Integrating bonuses and salaries into available funds would make the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “While the gameplay is similar to the previous FCM25, with improved graphics and some new features, it mainly focuses on managing roles such as football director or club president, especially in lower leagues. Though not vastly different, it offers a fresh managerial perspective.”
- “Player training is poor with bug and injury issues; youth players don't develop on time even after spending coins. Gameplay is unrealistic, as you are programmed to lose certain games despite favorable stats, seemingly to encourage in-game purchases. The international break is poorly implemented since opposition team members are never affected. Director player purchase is average, as clubs buy players even when in debt.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are not realistic, and the injury system feels weird.”
- “The game unnecessarily uses coins in addition to paper currency, which is annoying. When you run low on coins, you can't increase funds and get stuck, unable to buy players. It would be better if all transactions used only money, including win bonus, goal bonus, and salary, making the game more enjoyable.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently poor, with frequent bugs, glitches, freezes, and crashes disrupting gameplay. These issues significantly impact the experience, though users remain hopeful for future developer fixes.
- “Disappointing experience, constantly interrupted by errors during gameplay; extremely slow and contains numerous glitches.”
- “I am tired of this game; every time I start a match, it freezes and shuts down.”
- “No proper transfers and too many glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game stems from its exaggerated and unrealistic financial scenarios, which players find amusing and enjoyable. This playful approach adds a lighthearted charm to the gameplay experience.
- “It's a good game with funny moments, such as when the available funds are -71,000,000 but you are given boosts for an annual budget of 270,000 for 8,000 coins. Sometimes it feels unrealistic in a humorous way.”
- “So funny game, I enjoy it.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Monetization is criticized for poor player and youth training mechanics that require spending coins without timely development, along with gameplay that seems deliberately frustrating to push in-game purchases. Additionally, aspects like unrealistic international breaks and questionable player purchases while in debt further detract from the experience. Overall, users find the monetization approach unbalanced and frustrating.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel a strong emotional connection to the game through the "create a club" feature, which fosters a sense of originality and personal ownership over their team. Its absence diminishes their overall happiness and engagement with the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game but note the absence of background music, suggesting its addition would enhance the overall experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the existing atmosphere but feel it could be enhanced with more interactive elements involving the press, staff, players, and board to create a more immersive and defined experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the story needs improvement to better reflect real-life gameplay and leagues, with a focus on adding more players and enhancing team dynamics for the 2025/2026 season.

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First Team Manager 2026 is a sport game.

First Team Manager 2026 is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

First Team Manager 2026 was developed by Go Play Games Ltd.

First Team Manager 2026 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked First Team Manager 2026 for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

First Team Manager 2026 is a single player game.

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