See what country has which rules applied when it comes to match squad and competition registration rules in Football Manager
Football Manager squad registration rules and match squad rules for all
national European club competitions.
If you're an avid Football Manager player, you know that squad registration and match squad rules can vary greatly depending on the country you're managing in. While some nations are more lenient and offer greater flexibility, others have strict regulations that can pose a challenge for even the most experienced players.
For instance, in Spain, teams can only register a maximum of 25 players for their squad, with only three of those players allowed to be non-EU citizens. Meanwhile, in Germany, there are no restrictions on non-EU players, but teams must have at least twelve players trained in Germany and a maximum of 25 players in their squad.
In contrast, some countries like Iceland and San Marino don't have any registration rules at all, meaning you can have as many players as you want on your squad without any restrictions.
When it comes to match squad rules, countries also have their own unique regulations. In England, teams can name up to seven substitutes for a match, while in Italy and France, only five substitutes are allowed. In some countries like Norway, teams are allowed to name a maximum of nine substitutes.
It's important to note that these rules are the default settings in Football Manager and can be altered using the game's editor. However, if you want to keep the game as realistic as possible, it's best to adhere to the rules set by each individual country.
So, if you're planning on taking your team to the top of the league in Football Manager, it's essential to be aware of the squad registration and match squad rules in the country you're managing in. By understanding these rules, you can better plan your transfer strategy and optimize your team's performance on the pitch.
Football Manager Squad Registration Rules
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Nation
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Squad registration rules
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Match squad rules
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Austria
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Maximum 7 Non-EU players wage cap 50% of the turnover | NOTHING |
Belarus
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NO squad registration |
Maximum 5 foreign players in squad Maximum 4 foreign players in the first 11 |
Belgium
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No squad registration | Minimum of 6 players trained at the Belgium |
Bulgaria
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Wage cap 60% of the turnover | Maximum of 6 Non EU players |
Croatia
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Maximum 6 loan players per season | Max 6 foreign players in match squad |
Czech Republic
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Wage cap of 75% of the turnover | Max of 3 NON EU players in the first 11 Nations treated as EU- all Europe |
Denmark
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Minimum of 4 players trained at the club for 3 years before 21st
birthday Minimum of 8 players trained at the nation for 3 years before 21st birthday |
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England
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Minimum of 8 players trained at the nation for 3 years before 21st
birthday Maximum of 25 players Players under 21 don’t need to be registered |
NOTHING |
Finland
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No squad registration | No more than 3 non EU players in match squad. Nations treated as EU – Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Australia, All African nations, All Caribbean countries, Canada, New Zealand, All Oceania countries, Turkey, USA |
France
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Max 4 non EU players Nations treated as EU – Cotonou****(except Lybia), Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, All African countries except Egypt, Croatia, All Oceania countries except New Zealand, All European countries except Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina | NOTHING |
Germany
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Nothing | NOTHING |
Greece
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Maximum of 5 non EU players. Nations treated as EU – Algeria, Morocco, Albania, Russia, Tunisia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey | |
Hungary
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Maximum of 5 NON EU players. Nations treated as EU – Vanuatu, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, East Timor, All African countries, Russia, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Moldova, Caribe, Ukraine, San Marino, Turkey, Cook Islands, Macedonia | |
Iceland
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Max of 4 loan players per season | Maximum of 3 NON EU players in match squad |
Ireland
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NOTHING | NOTHING |
Israel
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NOTHING | Maximum of 5 foreign players |
Italy
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Maximum of 2 NON EU signings per season | NOTHING |
Holland
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Nothing | No Under 18 NON EU players in the match squad |
Norway
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Minimum of 2 players trained at the club for 3 years before 21st
birthday Maximum of 11 non-homegrown players Maximum of 35 players per season |
NOTHING |
Poland
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Maximum of 17 foreign players Maximum of 25 players |
NOTHING |
Portugal
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Maximum of 30 over 19 players Minimum of 3 players trained at nation before 21st birthday for 3 years Maximum 50 players |
NOTHING |
Romania
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Nothing | Maximum of 5 NON EU players in starting 11 Minimum of 5 Romanian players in match squad |
Russia
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Maximum of 60 players Minimum of 25 players trained at the nation for 3 years before 21st birthday |
Maximum of 6 foreign players in first 11 Minimum of 1 Russian under 21 player in match squad |
Serbia
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Maximum of 25 players | Maximum of 5 foreign over 20 players in match squad Maximum of 4 foreign players over 20 in starting 11 |
Scotland
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NOTHING | Minimum of 3 under 21 Scottish players in match squad |
Slovakia
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NOTHING | Maximum of 5 non EU players in match squad |
Slovenia
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NOTHING | Maximum of 3 non EU players in match squad |
Spain
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Maximum of 3 NON EU players Maximum of 3 goalkeepers Maximum of 23 outfield players Maximum of 25 players, Nations treated as EU – Russia, Turkey, Cotonou**** |
NOTHING |
Sweden
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Nothing | Minimum of 9 players in match squad trained at Sweden |
Switzerland
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Maximum of 10 NON EU players Nations treated as EU- All European countries |
Maximum of 5 NON EU players in first 11 |
Turkey
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NOTHING |
Maximum of 8 foreign players in match squad Maximum of 6 foreign players in first 11 Minimum of 1 Under 23 Turkish players trained at the club Nations treated as NON foreigners – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
Ukraine
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NOTHING | Maximum of 7 foreign players in starting 11 |
Wales
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NOTHING | Minimum of 2 under 19 Welsh players in match squad |
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- **** Nations included in Cotonou
- Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Cuba, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, ST. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe
