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About Football Manager 2023
Football Manager 2023 puts you in charge of a football club, letting you shape tactics, recruit talent and satisfy board and fan expectations. The game features fully licensed UEFA competitions, a Supporter Confidence system and a Dynamic Manager Timeline to track your career milestones.
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Finding Your Club
Start by choosing a club that matches your ambitions, then meet board and fan expectations as you aim for top prizes. The game encourages you to balance short‑term results with long‑term planning.
Your chosen club determines the resources available for recruitment, scouting and squad development, influencing how quickly you can build a competitive side.
- Check the board’s stated goals early to align your transfer strategy.
- Use the Supporter Confidence gauge to gauge fan mood before major decisions.
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Customising Tactics
Create a unique playing style on the tactics board, including new out‑of‑possession instructions for defensive and counter‑attacking approaches. Adjust wing‑back and double pivot roles as the match engine evolves.
Your tactical choices directly affect match outcomes and can produce memorable matchday moments.
- Experiment with wing‑back duties to exploit the updated engine.
- Test counter‑attacking setups against smarter AI opponents.
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Recruitment and Youth Development
Level up recruitment with backroom staff, scouting meetings and new squad planning tools. Build pathways for wonderkids to progress from youth to first‑team status.
Agents and a revamped scouting system give you clearer insight into prospects, helping you meet long‑term club ambitions.
- Prioritise scouting reports that highlight youth potential.
- Maintain strong relationships with agents for smoother transfers.
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European Nights
Experience fully licensed UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League matches, complete with official team sheets, scoreboards and goal graphics.
Remodelled cup draws add a greater sense of occasion to each European fixture.
- Plan squad rotation ahead of congested European fixtures.
- Use the visual cues of official graphics to boost player morale.
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Supporter Confidence
The Supporter Confidence system tracks fan expectations both on and off the pitch, influencing your long‑term stability in the dugout.
Higher confidence can make it easier to implement ambitious projects, while low confidence may increase pressure from the board.
- Address fan concerns promptly after poor results.
- Celebrate milestones on the Dynamic Manager Timeline to boost confidence.
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