Football Academy Manager (2026)

Developer: Hubi
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 236 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage a talent pipeline, balancing scouting, training, and sales to grow your academy's reputation and finances.

simulationstrategicdevelopmentalmethodicalrepetitiveoptimization-focusedearly access

What players say

Players scout young players, train them, and sell them for profit in a loop that hooks them for hours, though many say the early money crunch gives way to a late game that gets too easy. A few wish there were more to do, like following sold players or handling bigger offers, and one warns that clicking the window close button can quit without saving.

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