5 Epic Football Manager Save Ideas to Try Right Now
Football Manager (FM) is more than just a game—it's a storytelling machine, a world-building sandbox, and a true test of strategic brilliance. But with so many clubs and challenges to choose from, where do you begin your next virtual journey?
Whether you're into long-term projects, underdog tales, or reviving fallen giants, here are five of the best Football Manager save ideas that offer a perfect blend of fun, difficulty, and legacy-building potential.
5. Sleeping Giant in Crisis – Schalke 04 or Saint-Étienne
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Pick a once-great club now languishing in the lower leagues and restore its former glory. Schalke 04 (Germany) and Saint-Étienne (France) are perfect candidates, with large fanbases, rich histories, and battered reputations.
Why it’s great:
You get the realism of tight budgets and board expectations, but the emotional high of taking a fallen legend back to the top. A perfect blend of realism and romance.
4. African Club Journey – CAF Champions League Quest
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Step out of Europe and lead an African club to continental dominance. Whether it’s Egypt’s Al Ahly, Morocco’s Raja Casablanca, or South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs, your aim is to lift the CAF Champions League and grow the game locally.
Why it’s special:
African football is underrepresented in FM careers. Managing here gives you fresh tactical scenarios, fascinating player development, and a new kind of legacy-building.
3. South America Youth Conveyor Belt (e.g. Club Atlético Lanús)
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Choose a club known for producing elite talent and turn them into continental champions using primarily homegrown players. Think Lanús or Vélez Sársfield in Argentina, or Santos and Athletico Paranaense in Brazil.
Challenge:
Develop youth, sell smart, buy cheap, and constantly rebuild. South American leagues offer a unique mix of talent and financial pressure.
2. The Glory Hunter Challenge
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This one’s for the ambitious. The Glory Hunter Challenge is a community-favorite save idea created by FM content creator DoctorBenjy. The goal? Win every domestic league title and top domestic cup in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France, as well as the Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup — all in one save. And no club hopping for convenience: you move only when offers come, or when you’ve conquered a country.
Why it’s elite:
It’s the most comprehensive test of your FM ability — squad building, tactical flexibility, short-term success, and managing egos across the elite. You’ll switch between super clubs and underdogs, face the pressure of high expectations, and race against time to achieve ultimate glory.
Pro tip:
Start unemployed or with a mid-tier club to build momentum. Use milestones (like winning a domestic double) to mark progress and keep things motivating.
1. TFB 'Spice up your Save' Pack
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Leave the decision of who to manage up to us!
We'll designate a team for you, provide challenge cards to keep your save challenging and interesting, send you a pack of Match Attax where you must sign at least 2 players from your pack in the first 2 seasons and a notebook to keep track of all essential information. We'll even send you a shirt of your chosen team if that's something you'd like!
Why it’s amazing:
It's an ever-changing challenge that evolves season after season as you balance the challenges set by us with the demands and expectations of the board. Suitable for experts and novices alike, this save WILL hook you!
Final Thoughts
Whether you want to create dynasties, challenge global norms, or rewrite football history, these FM saves will breathe life into your next campaign.
So, which one will you pick?
