Reviews of Football Manager 26 Mobile

By: Netflix, Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Football Manager 26 Mobile

Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 6,015)

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Review summary

Players largely praise Football Manager 26 Mobile for realism, depth, and being a top mobile soccer management sim with engaging, long-term gameplay. However, recurring issues include a required Netflix account, ongoing bugs and save/load instability, a steep learning curve with complicated tactics, and a sense that FM26 is a step back from FM25 in UI and features.

Pros

Realistic and immersive football management experience that feels authentic
Deep and rich feature set (scouting, player transfers, contract negotiations, and club-building)
Engaging long-term gameplay that users find fluid, enjoyable and stress-relieving
Often regarded as the best mobile soccer management sim by players

Cons

Netflix account / subscription required to play the game, or at least felt forced by the app
Persistent bugs and stability issues (tactics changing on their own, save/load problems, game-breaking save file issues)
Steep learning curve and complex tactics/UI that make it hard for new players to get into the game
Perceived downgrade from FM25 (UI regressions, removed features, slower overall performance)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.50

All time rating average: 4.60

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41% (23)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-19	ge*****	I think the games amazing, but one thing that’s thrown me off everytime I play, is how hard it is to sell players. No one ever wants them even after offering a lower price than their transfer value.
I think the games amazing, but one thing that’s thrown me off everytime I play, is how hard it is to sell players. No one ever wants them even after offering a lower price than their transfer value.
2026-05-18	Do*****	One feature I would love to see added to Football Manager is a deeper emotional interaction and managerial decision system, especially regarding resignations and club relationships. At the moment, when a manager resigns due to frustration, tactical struggles, pressure, or emotional decisions, there is no proper option to rethink the decision later or for the club to actively persuade the manager to stay. In real football, resignations are sometimes emotional and temporary, with presidents, players, or fans convincing the manager to continue. Football Manager already does an amazing job with tactics, transfers, and player interactions, but adding a more human side to management would make saves feel even more immersive and realistic. Some features that could improve this system include: A “Rethink Decision” option after resignation Captains and senior players asking the manager to stay Fan reactions and media pressure influencing decisions Emotional reactions depending on club history and achievements Relationship-based interactions between managers and players. I also think tactical communication could improve beyond the default instructions. Managers should be able to explain pressing traps, transition patterns, buildup structures, midfield behavior, and specific defensive or attacking triggers in more detail. For example, modern football teams use very specific pressing systems and tactical traps that are difficult to fully recreate in the current tactical setup. These additions would make long-term saves feel more alive and create stronger emotional attachment between managers, clubs, players, and fans.
One feature I would love to see added to Football Manager is a deeper emotional interaction and managerial decision system, especially regarding resignations and club relationships. At the moment, when a manager resigns due to frustration, tactical struggles, pressure, or emotional decisions, there is no proper option to rethink the decision later or for the club to actively persuade the manager to stay. In real football, resignations are sometimes emotional and temporary, with presidents, players, or fans convincing the manager to continue. Football Manager already does an amazing job with tactics, transfers, and player interactions, but adding a more human side to management would make saves feel even more immersive and realistic. Some features that could improve this system include: A “Rethink Decision” option after resignation Captains and senior players asking the manager to stay Fan reactions and media pressure influencing decisions Emotional reactions depending on club history and achievements Relationship-based interactions between managers and players. I also think tactical communication could improve beyond the default instructions. Managers should be able to explain pressing traps, transition patterns, buildup structures, midfield behavior, and specific defensive or attacking triggers in more detail. For example, modern football teams use very specific pressing systems and tactical traps that are difficult to fully recreate in the current tactical setup. These additions would make long-term saves feel more alive and create stronger emotional attachment between managers, clubs, players, and fans.
2026-05-13	ga*****	recently started to crash mid game every now and then
recently started to crash mid game every now and then
2026-05-09	Ud*****	They’ve completely wrecked the algorithm. It’s well discussed on forums that defense is broken, you end up being able to win with unrealistic 2-3-5 formations
They’ve completely wrecked the algorithm. It’s well discussed on forums that defense is broken, you end up being able to win with unrealistic 2-3-5 formations
2026-05-07	Cs*****	I continually lose seasons of data. Some much work, time, effort down the drain. It’s so disheartening when this happens. Not sure if I can keep playing and having to reset over and over again.
I continually lose seasons of data. Some much work, time, effort down the drain. It’s so disheartening when this happens. Not sure if I can keep playing and having to reset over and over again.
2026-04-29	Vi*****	Game was literally perfect, always wanted to try fm but it was too complicated, but this in 2023 gave me that chance. Stress relieving and gave me joy as I ran different teams and won major trophies. I even have had fun at first when the 25/26 update finally came after a year of nothing. But all of a sudden, games get so hard. All teams do is just park the bus against me and win. Going into friendlies against trash teams and I struggle. Their defensive approach and shape says they are slow tempo and playing defensive but in game, they are running strings around my team and scoring bangers. AXEL DISASI SCORED A FREE KICK ON ME. I understand this game is supposed to have some difficulty but come on FM and Netflix, bring back the game we had.
Game was literally perfect, always wanted to try fm but it was too complicated, but this in 2023 gave me that chance. Stress relieving and gave me joy as I ran different teams and won major trophies. I even have had fun at first when the 25/26 update finally came after a year of nothing. But all of a sudden, games get so hard. All teams do is just park the bus against me and win. Going into friendlies against trash teams and I struggle. Their defensive approach and shape says they are slow tempo and playing defensive but in game, they are running strings around my team and scoring bangers. AXEL DISASI SCORED A FREE KICK ON ME. I understand this game is supposed to have some difficulty but come on FM and Netflix, bring back the game we had.
2026-04-28	Ar*****	This game is so good and realistic, but the fact that fm25 wasn’t there was sad. Also why can’t I disable in-game editor after using it?
This game is so good and realistic, but the fact that fm25 wasn’t there was sad. Also why can’t I disable in-game editor after using it?
2026-04-28	Ab*****	Best game
Best game
2026-04-18	Dy*****	First of all is so intense second you can scout player like fc 26 and the player signing are crazy that why you should recommend is game
First of all is so intense second you can scout player like fc 26 and the player signing are crazy that why you should recommend is game
2026-04-16	Pl*****	To be honest I think the game is very good but as a player trying to get into the game it is extremely hard to play. I will get tactics from YouTube or make my own personally fit to the players but I end up near the relegation battle even when picking good teams with good players. If they could make the tactics section easier to understand the game would be more enjoyable.
To be honest I think the game is very good but as a player trying to get into the game it is extremely hard to play. I will get tactics from YouTube or make my own personally fit to the players but I end up near the relegation battle even when picking good teams with good players. If they could make the tactics section easier to understand the game would be more enjoyable.