# First Team Manager Season 2026 — Be a Football Manager in FTM26

> Realistic soccer management simulation game with real clubs and in-depth tactics. (iPhone/iPad app by Go Play Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-team-manager-season-2026/id6743993781 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Go Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228673230)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 521 MB
- Languages: British English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2025-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-team-manager-season-2026/id6743993781/reviews.md

## What is First Team Manager Season 2026?

First Team Manager: Season 26 (FTM26)
Step Into the Dugout and Lead Your Team to Glory

Welcome to First Team Manager.
Have you ever dreamed of managing your favourite soccer club, crafting the perfect squad, and leading them to victory on the grandest stages? Now’s your chance. First Team Manager (FTM26) is the ultimate soccer management mobile game that puts you, the manager, at the heart of the action. Take control of real football clubs and experience the thrill, strategy, and drama of managing a soccer club.

Designed for soccer enthusiasts and strategy lovers alike, this mobile game combines realism, depth, and accessibility to deliver the most immersive managerial experience ever.

From taking training and setting match-day tactics to recruiting players and dealing with the press, First Team Manager gives you total control. Whether you’re starting with an underdog team or a powerhouse club, every decision is yours to make, and every success is yours to claim.

Key Features
1. Manage Real Soccer Clubs
Choose from a wide array of real-world football clubs across leagues and nations. Whether you want to restore glory to a fallen giant or build a dynasty with a small club, the choice is yours.

2. Realistic Gameplay
FTM26 has an advanced simulation engine that ensures every match feels authentic, with tactics, player form, and opposition strategies all influencing the outcome. Watch highlights of key moments or match commentary to see how your decisions play out on the pitch.

3. Build Your Dream Squad in FTM26
Scout emerging talents, negotiate transfers, and develop players with training regimes tailored to your vision. Will you sign a world-class superstar or nurture the next homegrown star?

4. Tactical Mastery
Craft match-winning tactics with a detailed system that lets you fine-tune formations, player roles, and on-field instructions. React in real-time to opponent tactics and make substitutions and tactical changes that turn the tide of a game.

5. Training
A successful team is created on the training pitch. Take training to improve your teams tactical effectiveness and manage the player workloads to maximise their performances on the pitch.

6. Dynamic Challenges
Face real-world challenges: injuries, player morale, board expectations, and even media scrutiny. How will you handle the pressure when the stakes are high?

7. New 25/26 Season Data
Accurate player, club and staff data from 25/26 season.

8. Full Editor
FTM26 has a Full in-game editor that allows you to edit team names, ground, kits, players avatars, staff avatars and share them with other players


Why You’ll Love First Team Manager

Realism
Every detail has been meticulously crafted to reflect the life of a real soccer manager. From detailed player attributes to authentic league formats, First Team Manager is grounded in reality.

Strategy
Success doesn’t come easy. Strategic planning and careful decision-making are key. Will you focus on short-term victories or build a legacy for the future?

Immersion
Feel the highs and lows of soccer management. Celebrate your team’s triumphs and learn from heart-breaking losses. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, just like the real thing.

Accessibility
Whether you’re a seasoned soccer fan or new to the sport, First Team Manager offers a user-friendly experience and tips to help you get started.

Download Now and Start Your Managerial Journey
Are you ready to take the reins and lead your team to glory? 

First Team Manager is available for download now. The game is free to play, with optional in-app purchases to enhance your experience.

Your club is calling. The fans are waiting. It’s time to write your name into history.

## Key features

- Manage real soccer clubs
- Realistic gameplay simulation
- Build and develop your squad
- Deep tactical control
- Comprehensive training system
- Dynamic in-game challenges
- Full in-game editor

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UEFA A Badge | $6.99 | one-time |
| UEFA Pro Licence | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 Badge | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| PRO Continental Licence | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cash Bundles | $9.99 | one-time |
| UEFA B Badge | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cash Bundles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Cash Bundles | $2.99 | one-time |
| UEFA A Badge | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Managers Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of First Team Manager Season 2026?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game for real football fans
- 🚀 Excellent management efforts to fix bugs

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Match duration too long
- 🤕 Frequent player injuries
- 🔋 Players get tired too quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Start not showing after training
- Login screen freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Bring back the ability to skip matches
- Add vertical phone option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-team-manager-season-2026/id6743993781/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Need help

*2026-07-10*

When I download a data pack the player names do not change so playing the game is difficult as I don’t have knowledge of any players anymore. Please help me.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-07-01*

So far I have loved playing this game. The experience is enjoyable and very realistic. I recommend creating a club in the worst league in British football and slowly working up to the becoming the best manager in ur club. For free this is the best football management game i have found.

### 1/5 — Negative

*2026-06-15*

Huyna

### 1/5 — Diminuam o tanto de lesão

*2026-06-13*

Não basta lesionar um monte de jogador em campo no treino sempre lesiona tbm

### 3/5 — Trouble signing players and too much injuries

*2026-06-09*

When I try to sign players, they are not for sale and the fact that many club have their players not for sale even if they have excess players in that position is annoying because I end up having to settle for mid players and it’s tough playing against Man City and PSG with all their star players.

Also, the injuries are way too much that I’m scared of training, I don’t train before a big match because I’m scared of my players not having stamina or getting injured and it doesn’t matter what training intensity I put on, the injuries just don’t stop. 

I wanted to give two stars, but the reason I gave three is because the injured players recover in a week or two max and the game is actually fun to get through.

### 1/5 — Upgrade 1.1.1

*2026-05-21, version 1.1.2*

This has introduced a big bug where on 30-Jun-2025 and 01-Jul-2025 and beyond players whose contracts expired on these dates are still with their clubs they aren’t released or become free agents

Until they update 1.1.1 and fix the bugs introduced after 1.0.8 they might as well bin the game as it’s unplayable

The developers have corrected this issue in the 1.1.2 update on iOS but when will the same update to correct the bug be available on the android version on google play store?

### 1/5 — To FTM26

*2026-05-14, version 1.1.2*

Though I won the premier league in game, I don’t get trophy and other team got

### 4/5 — G

*2026-04-28*

Love the game, would be nice if at some point we could actually start buying the clubs like some of the old games before this. That was a feature that really excited me. 
After 20 years of just managing it becomes repetitive. You just continue winning trophies and whatnot. Even try to sell my whole squad just to buy young players and build a new team just to feel like I have an achievement to chase.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, we have just launched a major update which includes - Create your own Club, Training Changes, Improvements to injuries from training, Skip Match Button, Skip Press Conferences, Improved fatigued when returning from internationals, Board Hiring Staff & Friendlies being handled by your assistant. Please update to version 1.0.6 and please amend your review if you are happy.

Your opinions matter to us and we are always looking for feedback so we can improve, so if there is anything other feedback please email support@go-play-games.com

### 5/5 — Agréable

*2026-04-22*

Bonjour, c’est un jeu bien construit sans pub, avec un vrai logique. Je suis parti avec une équipe anglaise de la division la plus basse et j’attaque ma 3eme saison en montant progressivement et en construisant une équipe au même style de jeu et solidaire.  
À améliorer : les mêmes questions et réponses d’après match sans savoir ce que cela apporte. Comprendre pourquoi certains niveaux de tactiques baissent ou augmentent… être plus précis sur les explications de résultats de certaines décisions. Après c’est peut être cela qu’il faut comprendre par soit même sinon ce serait trop facile…
Bon jeu ! Merci

### 1/5 — Injuries too much

*2026-04-09*

Too much injuries why after training 3 to 5 players must be injured not cool

## Frequently asked questions about First Team Manager Season 2026

### What is First Team Manager Season 2026?

First Team Manager Season 2026 (FTM26) is a mobile soccer management game that allows players to step into the role of a manager. You can choose real football clubs, craft your squad, set tactics, and lead your team through various challenges to achieve victory.

### What are the key features of FTM26?

Key features include managing real soccer clubs, realistic gameplay with an advanced simulation engine, building your dream squad through scouting and transfers, tactical mastery with detailed formations and instructions, a comprehensive training system, dynamic challenges like injuries and media scrutiny, and a full in-game editor.

### Is First Team Manager Season 2026 free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can enhance the gaming experience or provide additional content.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in FTM26?

You will face dynamic challenges that mirror real-life management, including player injuries, managing player morale, meeting board expectations, and dealing with media scrutiny. Successfully navigating these pressures is crucial for your team's success.

### Can I customize my team in FTM26?

Yes, FTM26 features a full in-game editor. This allows you to edit team names, stadiums, kits, player avatars, and staff avatars. You can also share these customizations with other players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-01

Major Player and staff data update to include the major winter transfer window and all staff movements up to March 2026.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-10-19

Major Transfer Update to Include Summer Transfer Window.
Minor Bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2025-10-17

Major Transfer Update to Include Summer Transfer Window.
Minor Bug fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2025-09-03

Improvements to
Match Engine.
Match Ratings.
Match Cameras.
Player Valuations.
Auctions.
More Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.7 — 2025-08-03

Major Game Update.
Game Speed Improvements - Inc match and Half time talks skip. Miss press conferences.
Minor and support staff can now be hired by the board.
Training Improvements with coaches able to handle training a day before a match
Create a Club added for Career Mode.
Improved Player data including ratings, positions and appearance.
Rewards for managing the game and taking press conferences.
Loads of bugs fixes

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