In this article, we want to help you choose the ideal transfer supremo, aka Director of Football, to help you build a title-winning outfit in FM22.
In this article, we want to help you choose the ideal transfer supremo to help you build a title-winning outfit in
FM22.
So, what matters when it comes to choosing the best Directors of Football?
Why do I need a Director of Football?
It might seem odd that you get to hire who is basically your own boss, but it is what it is. FM22 is very realistic compared to previous releases, but this still feels a touch immersion-breaking!
Regardless, the reason you need a Director of Football is quite simple: they can complete all of the signings you need.
Like many FM22 players, you might find the most exciting part of the game is playing matches and winning games. Especially when you manage in leagues you do not know personally, or the game gets long and thus many more regens appear, picking players out can be tough work. When that happens, you might find that you spend far too many hours just looking through shortlists and picking names out of a hat.
While the in-game filters make it very easy to hunt down the ideal player, not every manager has or wants the time to invest in this. You might simply wish to focus on getting the season played out, and working with the players you have. Well, a Director of Football can make this easier as they can:
- Recruit players at all levels, from first-team stars to hot prospects for the future
- Negotiate with other teams when it comes to the buying and selling of players
- Selling players who are no longer needed, or who have received big-money interest
- Handle contract renewal for all players at the club, keeping them around for longer
- Arranging loans for players who cannot get a game and thus could develop elsewhere
- Send your coaches on coaching courses to help them improve their stats and abilities
Basically, your Director of Football can run everything outside of the day-to-day coaching and management of the team. Having a Director of Football who can spot a player, make good deals, and ensure you get top whack for the players you are selling is very important.
If you would rather spend more time as the Head Coach as opposed to being a full-on manager, then having a Director of Football that you can rely upon is very important.
What attributes matter for a good Director of Football?
As you might imagine, there are some key attributes that matter when you are choosing a Director of Football. If you want to make sure you can pick out a quality DoF then you want to find someone with high/strong stats in three key areas. Keep in mind these stats are high relative to where you are; the Director of Football at Ipswich Town will likely have lesser stats than a Director of Football at a club like Chelsea.
The three main attributes for any Director of Football worth dealing with, though, include:
· Judging Player Ability. This is obviously very important. A good Director of Football should be someone who can understand how good a player is relative to where you are in the leagues. This stops them trying to sign players outside of your reach, and avoids buying players who are simply not good enough.
· Judging Player Potential. Same as the above, the best Director of Football for your team is someone who fully understands that potential is as important as present ability. A good rating for JPP makes sure that your Director of Football is more likely to hire players who can develop to the needed level.
· Negotiating. This is a stat that is very important for any Director of Football, as it allows them to both get better deals for your team and ensure that you get the best deals for your own signings. This means spending less of your budget and wages, and getting more back in return for each key sale.
These attributes are, without a doubt, the three key deciding factors in making sure you hire a Director of Football who can be more use to you than harm.
The best Director of Football options in FM22
While most of these options will only consider top clubs to go and work for, the following are fine examples of the kind of Director of Football that you need to build your team accordingly. You can use these DoFs as a basis for anyone who might be closer to the level of your team:
Luis Campos
Formerly employed at Lille, Luis Campos is regarded as one of the best Director of
Football options in the world. He has exceptional attributes, a great scouting
knowledge in key nations, and makes one of the best hires in Football Manager 2022.
Antero Henrique
Another Portuguese, Henrique has history of success at both FC Porto and Paris
Saint-Germain. He is unattached at the start of the game, and would make a
fine hire for your DoF role if you need someone you can rely upon for
Portuguese and French talent especially.
Michael Edwards
The Liverpool Director of Football is expected to leave the club in 2022, and
though that has not kicked in at FM22 he could be hired if you are at a big
enough club. Mostly has knowledge of the English market, but could be a
top-class hire for any of the elite clubs.
Monchi
The Spaniard might have flamed out when at AS Roma, but if you can convince
him to leave Sevilla you are hiring a top class operator. A player spotting
expert with a great eye for youth and a large knowledge of players from all
over the world.
Igli Tare
If you intend to sign players from Eastern Europe and nations like Italy and
Germany, then the Lazio Director of Football is a must-have hire. Out of
contract in 2022, and definitely someone you could trust to make wise
decisions due to excellent player knowledge and stats.
You should always be ready to hire the best Director of Football that you can, as they are crucial to your long-term success. Focus on the above five as some of the best Director of Football options in the game, and use them as a basis for making sure you hire the right person to handle your signings in the long-term.
Summary
You should always be ready to hire the best Director of Football that you can, as they are crucial to your long-term success. Focus on the above five as some of the best Director of Football options in the game, and use them as a basis for making sure you hire the right person to handle your signings in the long-term.
