Getting Started - Your First Season in the Dugout

You don’t need lightning-fast reflexes — you need the brains to build a champion. The official page says it: this is management, not gameplay. Sign, train, budget, and win the league table. (Source: Steam store page)

First Season Habits (community estimates, CM-lineage habits)

1. Assess before signing. Know your squad’s strengths before spending — inherited players are cheaper than transfers.
2. Balance the books first. Finance is an official pillar; a club that goes bankrupt cannot win anything. See our finance guide.
3. Pick one tactical identity. Fine-tuning tactics is official; pick a formation and style, then buy players who fit it — not the reverse. (mechanic: official; doctrine: community)

Sources

• Official Steam store page, retrieved 2026-11-06

Related Guides

• About The Game
• Finance
• Stadium

FAQ

Is it beginner-friendly? Playable at your own pace (official) — no clock pressure.