Best Teams to Manage in Football Manager 26

One of the most important decisions to make is what team to manage in Football Manager 26, and with so many leagues and teams to consider, now including women's football, the choice has never been harder. This article will put forward teams from a range of countries and of varying levels, all of whom are interesting in their own way.

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While some teams with storied histories need rebuilding, others have never enjoyed great heights and deserve their time in the spotlight. There are also clubs that find themselves in peculiar situations or stand out for one reason or another.

Truro City FC

Become The First Cornish Team To Reach The English Football League

Football Manager 26 - Transfer Budget - Truro City

League: National League (English 5th Tier)
Budget: £5K

Last season, Truro City FC won the National League South, becoming the first team from Cornwall to reach England's 5th tier of football, and players can attempt to take them even further. While keeping them up in the National League will be tough for the first year, players could make a playthrough with them even more interesting by trying to focus on Cornish players, or at least those from the South West.

Welsh players and those from Brittany in France might also be of interest due to cultural ties. Guiding Truro City FC to the higher leagues could also help football take over from Rugby as the biggest sport in Cornwall, and they could form a rivalry with Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City from the neighboring county of Devon.

Wrexham AFC Women

Win The League & Then Make The Welsh League A European Threat

Football Manager 26 - Transfer Budget - Wrexham Women

League: Adran Premier (Welsh 1st Tier)
Budget: £20K

If players are looking for a fun women's team in Football Manager 26, then Wrexham AFC Women could be a great shout. Unlike in the men's game, all the top Welsh sides compete in Wales, rather than in the English system. With Cardiff, Swansea, and now Wrexham in the Adran Premier, this competitive league is a fresh experience.

This will be Wrexham's third year in the top flight, and players could lead them to their first title. After that, the aim would be to make the Welsh league a threat in Europe, something that is far more realistic in the women's game than the men's. Players could also focus on developing Welsh talent, and when international management is added back into the game, take over the national team to lead Wales to glory.

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Colon de Santa Fe

Recent Copa Sudamericana Finalists At The Bottom Of Argentina's 2nd Tier

Football Manager 26 - Transfer Budget - Colon

League: Primera Nacional (Argentinian 2nd Tier)
Budget: 375K

After decades in the first tier of Argentinian football and even appearing in the Copa Sudamericana, Colon de Santa Fe now finds itself at the bottom of the second tier, with its prospects looking bleak.

For those unfamiliar with domestic football in Argentina, the unique league setup with two groups with half-year tournaments and plenty of interesting rules can make for a nice shakeup from traditional football leagues. There is also the chance to find incredible local talent, some of whom could go on to become huge global stars.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Continue The Moneyball & Modern Tactics, But Finally Take Brighton To The Top

League: Premier League (English 1st Tier)
Budget: £100M

For years, Brighton & Hove Albion have impressed all in the football world, both on and off the pitch. Tactically, modern managers such as Graham Potter, Roberto de Zerbi, and Fabian Hurzeler have brought unique setups and systems to the south coast, while the recruitment department finds bargain after bargain with a data-driven approach.

This makes Brighton the perfect club to test out all of FM 26's new features. With in and out of possession tactics, players have even more control and can go wild, perhaps recreating Hurzeler's tactics from when he was at FC St. Pauli. The transfer system has also changed, so players can test out new ways to Moneyball their way to success. The aim should also be to finally take Brighton into the top four, perhaps by keeping a few of their stars instead of selling them all to Chelsea.

AD Ceuta FC

A Spanish Team From The African Continent

Football Manager 26 - Transfer Budget - AD Ceuta

League: La Liga 2 (Spanish 2nd Tier)
Budget: £0

At the tip of Morocco, opposite Gibraltar, there is a Spanish autonomous city called Ceuta. Despite being on the African continent, their team, AD Ceuta FC, plays in the Spanish football system, and recently made it to the 2nd tier.

This makes them an intriguing club to manage, especially when developing young talent and creating a unique identity. The aim could be to promote both Spanish and Moroccan players, and reaching La Liga to compete with giants such as Barcelona and Real Madrid would be a huge moment and truly put Ceuta on the map.

FC Girondins de Bordeaux

French Giants Rebuilding Their Entire Club In The 4th Tier

League: Championnat National 2 (French 4th Tier)

It's always sad to see a football club fall apart due to financial instability and other issues off the pitch. Up until recently, FC Girondins de Bordeaux were one of the biggest French sides, but a few rocky years meant they went into administration and were eventually forcibly relegated to the 4th tier, having to give up their professional status.

Taking over management of Bordeaux, therefore, means rebuilding everything from the ground up, and it will be many years before they can even think of competing for the French title, which they won as recently as 2009. Unfortunately, the 4th tier of French football is not in the base game, so players will need to use a database to play as Bordeaux.

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Other Teams To Manage In Football Manager 26

Dagenham & Redbridge: Manage Andy Carroll in the 6th Tier of English football.
1860 Munich: Former champions and Munich's other club, lingering in Germany's 3rd tier.
Oldham Athletic: A former Premier League club that suffered decades of relegation and misery, now back in the EFL.
Montpellier HSC: The 2012 French champions, currently in the 2nd tier.
Palermo FC: A big Italian club, yet to return to the top level after years of turmoil.
Retro Futebol Clube Brasil: Climb from the 3rd tier of Brazilian football with this new club, who have retro kits.
Manchester United: Always a good club to manage, given their failure to return to the days of Sir Alex.
RC Deportivo: Former Spanish champions and a huge club fallen to the 2nd tier.
Luton Town: Suffered a double relegation from the Premier League & Championship.
Notts County: An old club down in League Two.
FC Union Berlin Frauen: A growing women's club with huge support.
Tottenham Hotspur: Finished one place above the drop last season, way below their expectations.
Rangers: Scottish giants struggling to find form.
Falkirk: Earned a double promotion to the Scottish Premiership, where survival will be a huge success.
FC Andorra: An Andorran club in Spain's 2nd tier.
SC Telstar: After nearly 50 years in the Dutch 2nd tier, they finally made it back to the Eredivisie.
Grimsby Town: A popular League Two team after beating Man Utd in the cup.
Sheffield Wednesday: A club going through some dark days.
1. FC Shweinfurt: Newly promoted to 3. Liga after two decades in the 4th and 5th tiers.
AFC Wimbledon: A fan-owned club with an endearing history.
Wrexham: Continue their historic climb, this time tackling the Championship.
Young Lions: Practically the Singapore U21 side, but a club.
C.D. Cobreloa: Start producing the best Chilean talent once again.
Chelsea Women: They have dominated domestically, but have yet to win the Champions League.
Clwb Cymric: The 'Welsh Bilbao', as they only sign Welsh speakers. However, a database is needed.
Exeter City FC: A fan-owned club in League One.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC: A South Korean team for players serving their military service.
The Spartans FC: Take this Edinburgh-based club from the 4th tier to the 1st tier of Scottish football.
Siracusa Calcio: Lead this Sicilian club to Serie A, perhaps with a focus on players from Sicily.
Durham Women's FC: Try to reach the Women's Super League.