The Best Assistant Managers in Football Manager

As a passionate Football Manager player, I’ve always believed that the role of an Assistant Manager in this great game is not just important, but often crucial.

I’m excited to share with you a carefully created list of the best Assistant Managers in Football Manager.

But why, you might ask, is this list so significant?

Their skills, expertise and unique attributes could be the key to boost your team’s full potential and leading them to glory.

 

The Most Important Attributes for Assistant Managers

Based on my experience, here are some of the most important attributes to consider when choosing an Assistant in the game:

• Judging Player Ability: This attribute is crucial for assessing the current skill level of players in your team. A high rating in this area means the Assistant Manager can provide accurate evaluations of your players’ abilities.
• Judging Player Potential: This attribute determines how well the Assistant Manager can identify the future potential of players. It’s particularly important for youth development and understanding which players could become key assets for your team in the future.
• Tactical Knowledge: An Assistant with high tactical knowledge can offer valuable advice on game strategies and opposition analysis. This attribute is essential for making informed decisions during matches and for tactical planning.
• People Management: This reflects the Assistant Manager’s ability to handle player personalities and maintain squad harmony. Good man management helps in keeping high team morale and managing player expectations.
• Motivation: The ability to motivate players is key, especially when the Assistant is responsible for team talks or stepping in during your absence. A motivated squad can often perform better, especially in crucial moments.
• Level of Discipline: This attribute affects the Assistant Manager’s ability to maintain discipline within the squad, which can impact training effectiveness and overall team conduct.
• Determination: Determination is a very important atribute, and A determined Assistant Manager is more likely to improve their skills over time and can positively influence the determination of your players.
• Adaptability: This is particularly important if you’re managing in a foreign country or if your assistant is from a different country. Adaptability affects how quickly they can adjust to a new environment.
• Working with Youngsters: If youth development is a key part of your strategy, an assistant who is skilled in working with young players can be a valuable asset.

Remember, the ideal attributes for an Assistant Manager can vary depending on your management style and the needs of your club.

For instance, if you prefer to handle tactics yourself, you might prioritize attributes like Judging Player Ability and Potential over Tactical Knowledge.

Similarly, if you delegate training, Man Management and Motivation might be more important for your Assistant.

Based on my usage of Ass. Man. the most important attribute is Motivation.

Why?

Because I use my Assistant mostly for team talks and picking players for matches.

After motivation I also prefer high rating for Judging Player Potential and Judging Player Ability.

With that being said here are the attributes and values which I used to filter the best Assistant Managers in FM.

Check also our list of the best scouts in Football Manager.

 

Attribute	Value (min.)
Judging Player Ability	12
Judging Player Potential	12
Tactical Knowledge	10
People Management	10
Motivating	14
Level of Discipline	10
Determination	10
Adaptability	10
Working with Youngsters	10

 

The List of Best Assistant Managers

Bear in mind that, based on their reputation, past jobs, and experience, as well as the reputation of your club, some of them will gladly join your club as your Assistant, but others may not.

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