Football Manager 2023: New Headline Features explained

Football Manager 2023 is right around the corner and we’re starting to get a glimpse of what the new game will feel like.

There have been a number of improvements and upgrades made by the team over at Sports Interactive to make this the most authentic version of the game to date, with a number of Headline Features recently announced.

Let’s take a closer look.

FM23 will see the introduction of a Dynamic Manager Timeline, designed purely to showcase all your achievements throughout your career.

All the important milestones from your career, ranging from title wins to the date you first linked up with your assistant, will all be put down in chronological order to make it easy to reminisce and share your story.

Each milestone has also been allocated a certain score in a new Events System, which will put greater emphasis on the more-significant triumphs.

AI managers have been given a complete revamp to give them more accurate tactical knowledge to compete during games.

Managers will react more realistically in certain situations, such as chasing a lead or fighting in a six-pointer, and they will also be more savvy when it comes to which formations would best maximise their players.

From front to back, players have been given significant updates for FM23.

Goalkeepers have had more save animations introduces to improve the use of their legs and abilities in one-on-one situations, while defenders are more reliable in tackles and more intelligent when it comes to committing to an interception.

First touches have been made more realistic and player responses to their control has been improved, and there have been upgrades made to finishing to make things feel more authentic.

A new tab on the sidebar, the Squad Planner will allow you to rank your first-team squad and youth players by their suitability to your current system, and you can even add players from your shortlist to see how they compare.

Players cannot see your moves and will not react to being dropped down your priorities list, but your staff will be made aware and will begin to make scouting recommendations based on the strengths and weaknesses of your squad.

An upgrade on the scouting assignments, recruitment has been made more accessible and allows you to instruct your scouts to look for players with specific criteria. You can scout for a perfect fit for your system or simply inform your staff to keep an eye on an entire competition or nation.

You will receive regular updates on your scouting requests, including…