Football Manager 27 is set to be released on 10th November following the game's early access release.
After the cancellation of FM25, many fans were underwhelmed by the long-awaited release of FM26, though many issues look to have been rectified for the 27 release, and we've put together a list of 20 potential save ideas to get you started on Football Manager 27.
1860 Munich
Living in the shadow of their illustrious rivals Bayern, 1860 Munich were Bundesliga champions back in 1966.
They’re a club who’ve been beset by financial difficulties for decades, most recently falling into the fourth tier in 2017 but quickly earning promotion to the 3. Liga.
But after eight seasons in the third tier, 1860 fell back into the regional leagues at the end of last season.
Can you get 1860 back into the Bundesliga and eventually challenge Bayern?
Ajax
The Netherlands’ top talent factory, Ajax has been represented by most of Dutch football’s greats.
But it's now been four years since their last title, finishing fifth twice in the last three seasons.
A rot is setting in at the Johan Cruyff Arena; can you restore the Dutch giants to domestic glory before taking on Europe?
Athletic Club
Their famous transfer policy of only signing Basque players makes Athletic Club one of Football Manager’s most challenging saves.
Despite their restrictive transfer policy, Athletic have won the fourth most La Liga titles and still boast the second most Copa del Rey wins. Toppling Barcelona and Real Madrid in the long-term might be a bridge too far, but can you lead Athletic to more cup glory?
Bristol City
Bristol remains England's biggest city to have never had a Premier League club, and they haven't had a top-flight club since Bristol City's relegation in 1980.
Now gearing up for their 12th consecutive season in the Championship, the Robins have only ever got within touching distance of promotion when finishing sixth in 2025; can you finally take them to the Premier League?
CSKA Sofia
The 31-time champions of Bulgaria, CSKA Sofia used to wrestle with inter-city rivals Levski for the title. Ludogoretz Razgrad won 14 titles in a row before Levski Sofia finally ended the monopoly last season.
It's time for CSKA to end their 19-year title drought.
Dinamo Zagreb
Winners of 19 of the last 21 Croatian Football League titles, domestic dominance isn’t an issue. You’ll get plenty of shots at the new money-spinning UEFA Champions League league phase, but failing that, a Europa League or Conference League is within reach.
Can you bring a first European trophy to Zagreb since the 1967 Fairs Cup?
Everton
One of England's most successful clubs of the 1980s, Everton won two league titles, the Cup Winners' Cup, an FA Cup and made three more finals.
Their last major trophy was the 1995 FA Cup, and they've only made one cup final since then.
Can you bring silverware back to Everton and return them to the glory days of the 80s?
Girona
Part of the City Football Group, Girona finished third in La Liga in 2024, prompting suggestions head coach Michel could succeed Pep Guardiola.
Their relegation last season saw Michel -- and a host of talented loanees -- depart; can you restore the club to the top flight and European football?
Hearts
Backed by Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics, Hearts are in the best position they’ve been in since the 1950s to break up the Old Firm duopoly.
Coming up agonisingly short on the final day of the 2025/26 season, can you take the Jammies one further?
Leicester City
From Premier League champions to back-to-back relegations all in the space of 10 years with an FA Cup win thrown in for good luck.
Mismanagement off the field has seen Leicester drop into the third tier for the second time in their history.
You should have no problem getting the Foxes out of the third tier, but as Russell Martin is finding, the job is perhaps harder than it looks.
London City Lionesses
Founded as recently as 2019, the London City Lionesses have enjoyed a remarkable rise through the ranks of the women's game.
Becoming the first independent team to compete in the Women's Super League last season, the Lionesses finished sixth and followed that up by snapping up three-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas.
Can you take the Lionesses to the top of the English game?
Malaga
Backed by Qatari money, Malaga made the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in 2012/13 before financial issues arose again, forcing the sale of all of their star players in the following years, with next to no money spent on the club.
Two relegations in six years had the club briefly competing in the third tier of Spanish football. After last season's promotion to the top flight, can you keep Malaga on steady footing and get them back into Europe?
Macclesfield
No longer Macclesfield Town, Macclesfield are the phoenix club that enjoyed promotion in three of their first four seasons, losing in the play-off semi-final in their fifth season.
Starting in the lowest tier available in the game, you’ll have to work your way up from the very bottom.
Macclesfield Town only ever spent one season in the third tier, when they finished bottom. Can you use their newfound momentum to catapult them up the divisions?
Manchester United
It’s been 13 years since Manchester United last won the Premier League. Since then, they’ve had seven permanent managers in the dugout and have never got close to competing for the title.
Can you restore Manchester United to domestic dominance?
Panathinaikos
It’s now been 15 years since Panathinaikos won the Greek Super League. In that time, they’ve seen Olympiacos continue their domination, while AEK Athens and PAOK have even taken a couple of titles apiece.
The appointment of Rafael Benitez saw the Greek giants finish a distant fourth in the league, resulting in his dismissal.
Contesting the ‘Derby of the Eternal Enemies’, can you overhaul Olympiacos?
Plymouth Argyle
The answer to the quiz question: Which is the biggest city in England never to have had a top-flight club?
Plymouth Argyle’s highest-ever league finish is fourth in the old Second Division. Can you finally get the Pilgrims to the promised land?
Sampdoria
Blessed with iconic shirts and iconic players, the days of Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli are a distant memory for Sampdoria. Serie A winners in 1991 and UEFA Champions League runners-up in 1992, Sampdoria have been relegated from the top flight three times since.
This is the most precarious of the bunch, however; having just about made the promotion play-offs in 2024, Sampdoria just about avoided relegation in 2025.
They're now in their fourth season in the second tier, but they’re still getting 20,000+ fans – can you get them back amongst Italian football’s giants?
Sunderland
After big spending not only kept Sunderland up but took them to Europe, they face a demanding fixture list for the second season in the top flight.
Battling 'second season syndrome' while competing in Europe, can you guide the Black Cats to follow in the footsteps of West Ham, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa while keeping Sunderland afloat domestically?
Valencia
One of Spain’s biggest clubs, Valencia’s financial difficulties have seen them battling relegation on more than one occasion in recent years.
La Liga champions in 2002 and 2004 under Rafael Benitez, can you get Valencia back amongst Spain’s big boys?
Wolfsburg
German champions in 2008/09, Wolfsburg were fighting for their top-flight survival less than a decade later, staying up via relegation play-offs in 2017 and 2018. In 2026, they finally fell into the second tier.
Can you get them back into the Bundesliga at the first time of asking and ultimately get them challenging Bayern Munich once again?
