Why You Should Manage Aberdeen on FM22

In this guide, you’ll read three very good reasons why you should be making the Aberdeen your next FM22 save.

In this guide, you’ll read three very good reasons why you should be making the Aberdeen your next FM22 save.

Ah, Scottish football. On FM22, there’s really no greater joy for me than taking a club from my home country to new heights, whether that’s taking a regional side up the leagues, completing the Scottish Cities Challenge, or firing one of the Old Firm into the upper echelons of Europe. But for those of you who have never managed in Scotland before, where to start? Especially if you’re unfamiliar with Scotland, you might be hesitant, but I’ve written this guide to sell you on one of Scotland’s biggest clubs with massive potential to grow even further.

Aberdeen are the only club in Scotland’s third biggest city, with a sparkling history and a recent past that shows the club’s huge promise. The Dons have always been one of Scotland’s most respected clubs, as well as one of the most successful. 

The Past

As stated earlier, Aberdeen are one of the most successful clubs in Scotland. With 4 titles, 13 cups and European honours, their 19 trophies are surpassed only by Celtic and Rangers. Aberdeen also have the unique privilege of being the only Scottish club with 2 European trophies and are still the last club side to beat Real Madrid in a European final. In recent years, they were the main challengers to Celtic during Rangers’ years in the lower divisions, reminding everyone that their days of challenging for titles aren’t just in the past. Former managers include Roy Aitken, Billy McNeill and the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, and former players such as Alex McLeish, Eoin Jess and Gordon Strachan decorate Aberdeen’s incredible history.

The Present

Simply, Aberdeen’s poor showing on the pitch this season has been a significant underperformance. Their squad is solid, and more than capable of European qualification. Later stages of both cups should also be well on the agenda. 

In Lewis Ferguson and Calvin Ramsay, you have two of the best players in the league at their position, and both are at an age where you can plan to build your team around them for years to come. While the club’s finances are on a downward trajectory, they’re healthy enough for the foreseeable, and you’ll have plenty of time to fix any problems (particularly once you trim the fat off the playing squad and get rid of some of the bad contracts on your books).

The Future

With great facilities and excellent youth recruitment, Aberdeen are one of the best producers of newgens in Scottish football. Aberdeen has a reputation of producing their own players, with stalwart Andy Considine a perfect example of the pathway from development to the first team. 

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There’s already a talented group coming through, led by Ramsay, Connor Barron, Dean Campbell and Michael Ruth, who will all form the basis of a talented Scottish Premiership side if nurtured correctly. 

Due to the club’s current financial health, you should have plenty of freedom when it comes to scouting, and even be able to raise funds for a new stadium down the line.

In short, Aberdeen loom large on the landscape of Scottish football. Their past casts a long shadow, but there’s no reason for Aberdeen to be a club stuck in the past. With a talented squad and the infrastructure to keep producing talent, Aberdeen’s future can be very bright indeed. I’d recommend giving them a try, and I hope you enjoy bringing the glory days back to Pittodrie.