The Football Manager 2020 Mobile release date was November 19, 2019 and the game is already growing its player base like crazy. Also dubbed FM20, this title brings the most recent player database including teams from all walks of the world football scene, but it also enriches the entire experience with in-depth training features. However, since it also covered mobile devices, as well as the PC, the game was released in three different versions. While we only mention the other two, our analysis will focus on mobile gameplay.
Development and reception
This game is the successor to Football Manager 2019, developed by Sports Interactive, a leading UK studio well known for this series. The developer was founded in 1994 and acquired by SEGA in 2006, which is the official publisher of this title and series. Their other sports simulators include the NHL Manager Eastside Hockey, the Championship Manager Quiz, and the studio is renowned for working on the cult Championship Manager Manager series.
As mentioned, this latest title is released in three different versions. The one titled Football Manager 2020 is designed for PC, FM20 Touch for PC and mobile, but it represents a scaled-down version of the original with more match-oriented gameplay and this mobile version only for mobile. It's also important to note that the game has found its way among the XNUMX or so titles available on Google Stadia Launch.
As a football management simulation video game, this title is available for Android and iOS. FM20 mobile Android sur Google Play has a 3,6 star rating for just over 1,6k votes, too few to be a representative sample. Sur the iTunes App Store, Football Manager 2020 on iOS mobile the version has a much better 4,8-star score, but an even smaller voting pool. However, he reached 3rd place in the Sports category.
Playable leagues
This title brings together teams from 52 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America. There are 116 leagues available in total, with some countries moving to their Tier 3 leagues. Some initially planned leagues have been removed from the game, most notably the Romanian Liga III, available in the 2019 edition. However, this installment of 2020 brings together the Gibraltar National League and the National Team, as well as two Welsh second tier divisions - Cymru South and Cymru North.
The list of leagues sorted by continent and nation in the alphabetical Fallen is as follows:
L’EUROPE :
Austria
- Austrian Football Bundesliga
- Austrian Football Second League
Belarus
- Belarusian Premier League
- Belarusian Premier League
Belgium
- Belgian First Division A
- Belgian First Division B
- Belgian amateur first division
Bulgaria
- Premier professional football league
- Second Professional Football League
Croatia
- Croatian Football Premier League
- Croatian Football Second League
Czech Republic
- Czech Premier League
- Czech National Football League
Denmark
- Danish Superliga
- Danish 1st division
- Danish 2nd division
England
- first league
- EFL Championship
- EFL League One
- EFL League Two
- National League
- National League North
- South National League
Finland
France
- Ligue 1
- Ligue 2
- National Championship
- National Championship 2
Germany
- Bundesliga
- 2. Bundesliga
- 3. League
Gibraltar
- Gibraltar National League
Greece
- Superleague Greece
- Football league
Holland
- Eredivisie
- Eerste Divisie
Hungary
- National Championship I
- National Championship II
Iceland
- Men's Electoral Division
- Men's 1st Division
Israel
- Israeli Premier League
- League Leumit
Italy
Northern Ireland
- nifl Premiership
- Championnat nifl
- Intermediate nifl Premier League
Norvège
- Daylife
- 1st division
- 2. division
- 3st division
Poland
Portugal
- first League
- LigaPro
- Campeonato de Portugal
Republic of Ireland
- League of Ireland Premier Division
- Irish League First Division
Romania
Russia
- Russian Premier League
- Russian National Football League
Scotland
- Scottish Premiership
- Scottish Championship
- Scottish League One
- Scottish League Two
Serbia
- Serbian SuperLiga
- Serbian Premier League
Slovakia
- Slovak Super Liga
- 2. League
Slovenia
- Slovenian PrvaLiga
- Slovenian Second League
Spain
- the league
- Second Division
- Second Division B
Sweden
- Allsvenskan
- Superettan
- 1 Division
- 2 Division
Swiss
- Swiss Super League
- Swiss Challenge League
turkey
- Süper Lig
- TFF Premier League
- TFF Second League
Ukraine
- Ukrainian Premier League
- Ukrainian Premier League
Wales
ASIA:
Australia
China
- Chinese Super League
- China League One
Hong Kong China
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
- Malaysia Super League
- Malaysia Premier League
Singapore
South Korea
SOUTH AMERICA:
Argentina
- Argentine First Division
- First National B
Brazil
- Brazilian Championship Serie A
- Brazilian Championship Serie B
- Brazilian Championship Series C
Chile
- Chilienne First Division
- Chile's First B
Colombia
- Primera A Category
- Primera B Category
Peru
- Péruvian First Division
Uruguay
- Uruguayan First Division
- Second Division of l'Uruguay
NORTH AMERICA
Mexico
USA
AFRICA:
South Africa
- South African First Division
- National First Division
26 of these leagues are licensed, in fourteen countries. Some teams lack it, but are reintroduced intelligently and are as specific as possible given the lack of information available online.
gameplay
In terms of play, this game follows the standard path defined by the initial Championship Manager ultimate experience, set in the 90s. Developer of some of the old school series titles, Sports Interactive has brought back some of the immersive features of the latter. title. In the full edition, we start as a free agent and are employed by any club of our choice, just like in the original game.
However, the immersive experience has been greatly increased with exciting new features that deepen the simulating nature of reality. Thus, we even have information on the attitudes of the players towards the other players, their plans for the future, etc.
Appearence
Appearance-wise, FM20 once again picks up a lot from the Championship Manager series, with the user interface looking familiar to those who have played the original titles. The games can also be viewed in old school style with The dots or just highlighted. The amount of detail and information is incredible and it is all presented in a very comprehensive perspective.
Verdict
Football Manager 2020 Mobile is now the ultimate management simulator experience. Along with other titles of the genre, such as Soccer Manager or Top Eleven, which are gradually becoming obsolete, this represents the most recent database with the most innovative features. The choice to develop this game with so many features reminiscent of the former championship manager in school has been a success and fans are slowly starting to appreciate it. This is the most immersive sports management simulator currently available to us.