Football management simulation video game series developed and published by Electronic Arts, allowing players to manage all team affairs like transfers, tactics, training, finance, etc.
FIFA Manager is a long-running football management simulation video game series developed and published by Electronic Arts under their EA Sports label. The first game in the series was released in 1997. New iterations in the franchise are released annually.
In the FIFA Manager games, the player assumes the role of manager of a professional football club. As the club manager, the player is responsible for a wide range of team affairs including transfers, contracts, team tactics, training, scouting, youth team development and more.
Gameplay focuses heavily on the management, economic and tactical aspects of running a football club. The games strive to offer an authentic simulation of real-world football management. The player has access to incredibly detailed team and league statistics to inform decision making.
Key elements in the FIFA Manager games are making shrewd transfer decisions, successfully implementing tactical plans and formations, developing young talent, maintaining squad harmony and finances and achieving success in domestic and continental competitions.
Over its decades long history, the FIFA Manager series has always included licenses for a vast database of real world players, clubs and competitions. New annual versions include updated rosters, financial data, competitions and other aspects that emulate the real evolving football world.