Major Update 1.37: start your Coach Career

NEW MODE: COACH CAREER

BUILD YOUR OWN STORY FROM THE TOUCHLINE

Start at a modest club, prove yourself and fight your way to the top. You’ll have a squad to manage, a board to convince and decisions that can change your future both on and off the pitch .

YOUR TEAM, YOUR DECISIONS

Every match starts long before kick-off.

• Pick your starting eleven, choose your formation and adapt your tactics to each opponent.
• Balance talent, fatigue, injuries and morale when deciding who deserves to play.
• During the match, manage from the touchline, change your tactical approach and decide when to use your bench.
• Send substitutes out to warm up before bringing them on.
• React to every situation: protect a lead, adjust after a red card or completely rethink your plan when the match turns against you.

WIN THE DRESSING ROOM

Before the match and at half-time, you can speak directly to your players. Motivate them, demand more or calm them down depending on the situation.

Your words matter: the right team talk can lift the squad, while the wrong message at the wrong time can have the opposite effect. Knowing your players and keeping the dressing room together can be just as important as choosing the right formation.

BUILD YOUR SQUAD

The transfer market becomes a major part of your project.

• Buy, sell and loan players according to what your squad needs.
• Work within the budget provided by the club.
• Give academy youngsters their opportunity as the seasons pass.
• Deal with veteran players retiring and rebuild when necessary.

Over time, your squad will become a reflection of every decision you’ve made as manager .

THE PRESSURE CONTINUES OFF THE PITCH

The club president sets objectives and closely follows your results. A strong run builds confidence; a crisis can bring warnings, ultimatums and even the sack .

You’ll also face the media, deal with situations throughout the week and manage everything surrounding the club. The newspaper follows the story of your team and your career as it unfolds.

FROM YOUR FIRST CONTRACT TO THE BIGGEST STAGES

Build your reputation, receive offers and decide whether to continue your project or accept a new challenge.

Stay at one club and build a dynasty, or move between different jobs on your way to the very top.

And if your career deserves it, a national federation may come calling: select your squad, manage a national team and fight for the biggest international trophies, including the World Cup .

MORE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EVERY CAREER

Referee, Player and Goalkeeper Careers also receive new events and situations, improved dialogue and presentation, plus many smaller improvements throughout the experience.

NEW HAIRDRESSER

Your character can evolve off the pitch too. You can now spend part of your career earnings to change your appearance and give your character a new look whenever you want.

Your first dressing room is waiting. Your career as a coach starts now.

See you at the stadium!