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AHMADALQARZI
Seasoned Rookie
11 days ago

Career Manager Online – Competitive Football Manager Mode

1- Idea Summary

Transform the traditional offline Football Manager career mode into a partially online competitive mode. Players enter a realistic football management world where they sign contracts with real clubs from various global leagues and compete in organized seasonal tournaments. Competition is based on tactical intelligence and skill rather than luck or the strength of a pre-built team.

2- Online Gameplay System

Signing coaching contracts with clubs from real leagues.

Fair budget distribution based on team strength to ensure balanced competition.

Participation in scheduled local and international tournaments.

Detailed tactical plans that managers can adjust.

Option to play matches manually or let AI simulate based on the tactics.

3- Fairness and Balance

No luck factor in contract signings or match results.

Budgets are allocated fairly to balance team strengths.

Managers are evaluated solely on their technical and tactical performance.

4- Match Scheduling System

Each match is scheduled in advance with a fixed date and time.

One day before the match, managers can request to play the match manually.

If the opponent accepts, the match is played manually; if declined or no response, the match is simulated according to tactics.

5- Realistic Tactical Plans

Implementation of strategies like high pressing, organized defense, and intelligent positioning.

Adjusting team formations based on player performance and opponent analysis.

6- Fair Dismissal System

Dismissals are not based solely on results but also on failure to meet management expectations.

Factors such as injury to key players, player expulsions, and selling players due to release clauses are taken into account.

The system realistically reflects the actual situation of clubs.

7- Post-Dismissal – Negotiation and Career Future

Request a release clause payout: receive financial compensation but remain without a team for a period.

Immediate contract termination without compensation: move directly to a new club.

Temporary break option: wait for better offers with the possibility of returning as an emergency manager.

8- League Rankings and Career Progression

Upon dismissal, offers are presented from clubs and leagues with lower rankings.

Repeated success opens opportunities to return to top-tier leagues.

The manager’s reputation changes according to results and performance.

Future Suggestions

Introduce agents for managers.

Weekly evaluation systems for managers.

Organize group tournaments for managers within the same league.

Seasonal updates for coaching contracts and transfer opportunities.

 

4 Replies

  • AHMADALQARZI's avatar
    AHMADALQARZI
    Seasoned Rookie
    10 days ago

    Hey brother,

    Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate your feedback!

    Regarding your point about big teams like Real and Barça — I already considered that in the idea.

    That’s why I suggested balancing it with starting budgets:

    If a manager chooses a strong club like Real Madrid, they get less money to spend.

    But if someone picks a weak club, they get more money, which creates a fair balance.

    So even if many go for big teams, smart players may choose weaker ones for better resources and a real challenge.

    And yes, you’re 100% right — this concept would need solid servers to work smoothly. Hopefully EA can scale it if enough people support the idea 🙌

    Thanks again for taking the time to reply!

  • Hidden_One1969's avatar
    Hidden_One1969
    Seasoned Novice
    10 days ago

    Hey brother 

    That's good in some point and the thing is maybe not one and a lot of player want to choose big teams like real and barca and ... 

    I think it's better getting servers if this idea gonna work you know 

  • Career Mode Online Integration – Turning Manager Career into a Fair, Competitive Multiplayer Mode

    📌 Idea Summary:
    I propose making part of the traditional "Manager Career Mode" playable online while still keeping the offline option. The core idea is to let players manage real clubs in a fair and skill-based online system, where tactics matter more than luck or squad strength.

    🎯 Core Concept:
    • Before the season starts, coaching contracts are listed for clubs around the world.  
    • Players choose a club and sign a contract.  
    • No club starts the season until all managerial slots are filled.  
    • Optional: Create custom local/private leagues with friends.

    ⚖️ Fairness & Balance:
    • Weaker teams get bigger budgets, stronger teams get smaller ones.  
    • This balances the competition and rewards smart managers, not lucky ones.

    📋 Key Conditions:
    1. Contract signings are open and public. No RNG.  
    2. Matches are scheduled with dates/times.  
    3. A manager can request to play manually (1 day before matchday):  
       - If accepted → the match is played manually.  
       - If declined/no response → the match is auto-simulated based on both managers' tactics.

    🧠 Tactical Depth:
    • Managers prepare tactics:  
      - Defensive/attacking styles  
      - Pressure levels  
      - Player roles  
    • Tactical creativity affects the simulation results.

    📉 Realistic Dismissal System:
    • Being fired depends on failing to meet pre-season expectations — not just losing games.  
    • Other realistic factors include:  
      - Injuries to key players  
      - Losing players via release clauses  
      - Red/yellow card suspensions

    🔁 After Being Fired:
    • You get new offers only from lower-tier clubs or weaker leagues.  
    • Your career continues — you must rebuild and climb back up.

    📝 Contract Exit Options:
    1. Request severance pay → get cash, but must wait before managing again.  
    2. Mutual termination → leave immediately, free to join another club.  
    3. Take a break → wait for emergency club offers.

    🌟 Why This Idea Matters:
    • Adds an entirely new online layer to Career Mode.  
    • Encourages long-term thinking, not just short matches.  
    • Simulates the pressure, politics, and unpredictability of real football management.

    Thanks for reading — I truly believe this idea could evolve Career Mode into something incredible for online players!

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