FC 26‘s Manager career has been given a solid revamp, and you take a club of your choice to new heights.
With so many licensed leagues and teams, there is no shortage of options. While Live Events are fun, I am a bigger fan of the old-school system. Whether you’re a beginner looking for something easy or a veteran willing to test yourself out, we have you covered.
10 best Manager career saves in FC 26
Ultimately, I have gone for saves that will be fun and have something for you to enjoy through multiple seasons.
| Team | League | Difficulty Scale | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Premier League | 1/5 | Gone are Sir Alex’s glory days, and United hasn’t won a league title for over a decade. The default squad is strong and has plenty of talented teenagers. The transfer kit is pretty decent as well, and you get to enjoy the entertainment of the Premier League. |
| Brighton | Premier League | 3/5 | Brighton has always excited me with their data-based recruitment approach in real life. Buy low and sell high has been their mantra, but will you do the same? After all, making money will be key, but so will be winning trophies in the long run. |
| Wrexham | Championship | 5/5 | Wrexham has been the wonder story of English football ever since the club was purchased by Ryan Reynolds. Three direct promotions have propelled them to the Championship, but promotion won’t come easily. You’ll have to dig deep and scout world-class talents at a cheap price to get a promotion to the Premier League. |
| Montpellier | Ligue 2 | 5/5 | Montpellier might have been champions in the past, but they find themselves in the depths of Ligue 2. Bring them back up, then mount a firm challenge to dethrone PSG. The job is only easier said than done. |
| Paris FC | Ligue 1 | 4/5 | No, there is no typo. Sure, it’s fun to roll as PSG, who are the current European champions. How about controlling the other club from Paris who have entered the big leagues this season? You have a young squad and decent bank balance, but challenging your gigantic city rivals won’t be easy. |
| Kaiserslautern | Bundesliga 2 | 5/5 | The former champions have settled in the second division but are miles away from what they need to promote themselves to the Bundesliga. It’s a fun save, as the squad has talented players (but not much of a budget). |
| Sampdoria | Serie B | 4/5 | Once Serie A champions, Sampdoria nearly avoided relegation to the third division last season. You’ll have to guide them back to Serie A and establish them as the powerful force they once were in the 90s. |
| AVS Futebol SAD | Liga Portugal | 4/5 | The Portuguese league has its traditional holy trinity, and Futebol SAD is a kid in comparison. Established in 2023, the club has a weak squad and a weaker transfer budget. Your challenge will be to slowly improve the team and challenge the elites of European football. |
| Real Betis | La Liga | 3/5 | Real Betis might not be as strong as the LaLiga giants, but they have a good squad, and Antony. They were close to an European cup last decision, so your task will be to do one better, and then challenge the trio of Atletico, Real, and Barcelona. |
| Girona | La Liga | 3/5 | Girona were the league high-flyers a few seasons back, but they have fallen from grace. The squad is more than decent, and a few talented youngsters are on the roster. However, challenging the traditional giants won’t be easy, as you won’t have much money for transfers. |
Here are a few more recommendations if you only care about building the best squads and winning as many games as possible.
- Real Madrid (La Liga)
- Barcelona (La Liga)
- PSG (Ligue 1)
- Manchester City (Premier League)
- Chelsea (Premier League)
- Liverpool (Premier League)
- AC Milan (Italy)
These teams offer stacked squads and huge transfer budgets to improve your lineups further.
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