More Realistic Morale and Chemistry

Player morale in FC 25 lacks depth. In FM, morale is tied to FC 26 Coins playing time, preferred positions, managerial trust, and media statements. FC 26 should adopt similar logic. Players should respond to benchings, demand transfers, and even form cliques within the squad.

Managers would then have to navigate egos, manage dressing room harmony, and avoid fallouts—adding more off-pitch strategy to an already rich experience.

Football Manager 25’s cancellation was disappointing, but it has opened a door for EA Sports to finally deliver the deep, immersive Career Mode fans have long wanted. With smart design choices and a commitment to realism, FC 26 has the potential to go beyond its arcade football roots and offer a truly satisfying management simulation.

If EA listens to the community and embraces features that reward strategic thinking and storytelling, FC 26 Career Mode won’t just replace FM—it could redefine what fans expect from football management games.

Youth Academy Overhaul: Why FC 26 Must Prioritize Long-Term Club Building

With Football Manager 25 officially canceled, EA Sports FC 26 has a major opportunity to appeal to football purists who love building a club from the ground up. One area in desperate need of refinement is the Youth Academy system. While the feature exists in FC 25, it’s too shallow, predictable, and lacks the realism and depth that Football Manager veterans expect.

For FC 26 to truly capitalize on FM’s absence and draw in simulation enthusiasts, a comprehensive Youth Academy overhaul is non-negotiable. A well-designed youth development system will not only increase Career Mode longevity but also give players a genuine reason to invest in long-term planning.

Realistic Academy Recruitment Based on Club Location and Prestige

In FC 25, scouting for youth players involves selecting a country, setting up a duration, and hoping a few promising talents arrive in the inbox. This lacks the realism of real-life youth recruitment. FC 26 needs to introduce geographic and club prestige dynamics into its scouting network.

For instance:

   A Premier League club should have access to more elite-level youth prospects than a club in League Two.

    Youth from South America should reflect regional tendencies—technical flair in Brazil, aggressive defenders from Uruguay, and so on.

    Smaller clubs might only discover local talents unless they heavily invest in their scouting infrastructure.

This would create a natural developmental hierarchy and more satisfying long-term saves, where you grow with EAFC 26 Coins your club and expand your global reach over time.