The right first decisions for a clean start to your career.
A new career can look busy: squad, tactics, transfers, finances, dressing room and matchday. This guide gives you a simple order so you can learn the game without trying to solve everything at once.
1. Choose a club that fits your goal
For a first save, avoid setting five different ambitions. A stable club makes the systems easier to learn; a struggling club adds more pressure. Most importantly, choose a project you will want to continue for several seasons.
2. Audit the squad before buying
Before making a transfer, review likely starters, backups, tired or injury-prone players and important contracts. Write down the two or three real weaknesses. This keeps you from spending your budget on a position that is already covered.
3. Start with a simple tactic
Use a shape that suits your best available players. Do not change everything immediately. After a few fixtures, look at chances created, goals conceded and fatigue before making larger tactical changes.
4. Work week by week
Read the inbox, check fitness before matches, handle events and then return to your season objective. The game rewards a coherent sequence of decisions more than constant radical changes.
Practical tips
- Do not spend the entire budget in the first week.
- Keep at least one reliable backup in each line of the team.
- Read the opponent report before important fixtures.
- Export a JSON backup regularly when your career becomes long.
Frequently asked questions
Which difficulty should I choose?
Normal is a good starting point. Accessible gives you more margin, while Expert is better once you understand the systems.
Should I sign players immediately?
Not necessarily. Review the squad first and play a few weeks if needed; the real weaknesses often become clearer after matches.
How do I protect my save?
The career is saved locally and you can also export a JSON file, which is useful for keeping a copy or moving to another device.