FFO MANAGER · ESTABLISHED 2007
Your club.
Your decisions.
Your next obsession.
You know the feeling. Your team needs a different shape. The wrong player is starting. There is a bargain out there nobody else has spotted.
In FFO, you get to do something about it. Take charge of a club, build a squad and test your decisions against other managers in a football world that keeps moving.
MORE THAN PICKING AN ELEVEN
Think like a manager. Build like an owner.
FFO is a community football management game. You manage through squad decisions, transfers and submitted team sheets, with matches simulated by the game engine. The people across the negotiating table and in the opposite dugout make every season different.
Find your edge.
Balance specialist players, cover and potential. Decide who fits your tactics, who deserves their minutes and who can make way for the next signing.
Make the deal.
Negotiate with fellow managers, explore auctions and free agents, and make your budget work. A smart signing can change the direction of your club.
Back your decisions.
Submit your team and tactics, then follow the match centre, results, tables and player statistics. Work out what went right, what went wrong and what comes next.
Build something that lasts.
Manage finances, develop academy players and plan your stadium. Write about your club, earn media credits and build a story that carries from one season to the next.
THE GAME BETWEEN THE GAMES
A rival today.
A transfer partner tomorrow.
FFO has been around since 2007. Its heart is the managers: the transfer conversations, the matchday reactions, the rivalries and the club stories.
You can put your own stamp on a club and become part of that community. Whether you love working the market, developing youngsters or getting the best out of an unfancied squad, there is a reason to come back for the next match.
Meet the managers on Discord →NEW FACE OR FAMILIAR NAME
You do not need to know everything to start.
New to FFO? Start by learning your squad, the team sheet and the basics of transfers. Returning after time away? Bring your experience and find a fresh challenge. Tell us where you are starting from so we can help you find the right next step.
- Register your interest
Tell us a little about yourself and the kind of challenge you want.
- Talk to FFO
We can discuss club availability, explain how joining works and point you towards the rules and community.
- Get to work
Once your club is agreed, meet your squad, make your plan and submit your first team sheet.
FIND YOUR NEXT CLUB
Clubs looking for a manager.
These clubs currently have no human manager assigned. Take a look and tell us which interests you on the form below. Appointments are confirmed by FFO.
League One 17 clubs
New league — clubs being prepared for launch. Register your interest now.
Blackpool
Bolton Wanderers
Charlton Athletic
Exeter City
Hull City
Leyton Orient
Lincoln City
Luton Town
Mansfield Town
Notts County
Oxford United
Peterborough United
Plymouth Argyle
Preston North End
Queens Park Rangers
Reading
Swansea City
EFL3 19 clubs
New league — clubs being prepared for launch. Register your interest now.
Anderlecht
Basel
Bologna
Celta Vigo
Club Brugge
Como
Dinamo Zagreb
Dynamo Kyiv
Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Copenhagen
Fenerbahçe
Galatasaray
Hearts
Lille
Nice
Olympiacos
Panathinaikos
Slavia Prague
VfB Stuttgart
A few things you might be wondering.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Tell us you are new on the form. The rules and tools help you learn the game, and you can ask questions in the community while you get started.
What do I actually do each matchday?
Select your team and tactics and submit a team sheet before the deadline. Between matches, you can review performances, negotiate transfers and work on your club. The calendar and rules explain the schedule and requirements.
Can I choose my club?
You can tell us your preferences. A club depends on availability and agreement with FFO; registering interest does not reserve a particular team. If your first choice is unavailable, we can discuss alternatives or future vacancies.
What about the new leagues?
FFO is preparing League One and EFL3 to create more clubs and more opportunities to manage. They are planned as part of the main game, with the full management experience. Tell us if you are interested in one of these clubs; availability and the launch details will be confirmed by FFO.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Put your name in the dugout.
Interested? Tell us who you are and what you are looking for. Whether you are brand new, returning to FFO or ready for another management challenge, we would like to hear from you.
This registers your interest. Club appointments are confirmed separately by FFO.