Why You Should Manage Hamburger SV in FM22

HSV are just one of three German clubs to win the Champions League, but they have become embroiled in the second division, unable to get promoted.

HSV are just one of three German clubs to win the Champions League, but they have become embroiled in the second division, unable to get promoted. 

Looking for a new team to try out in FM22? Then we have broken down a list of the thirty-three best clubs to manage in Football Manager 2022. To help you find the best games to enjoy and the most gratifying experiences, be sure to try some – or all – of these clubs. Each stand at various points in the football pantheon, offering different experiences and ideas from one another. In this article, we will look at managing Hamburger SV today.

 

What is Hamburger SV’s history?

A club that used to refer to itself as Der Dino, Hamburger SV are German royalty and just one of three German clubs to win the UEFA Champions League. However, despite being the owner of an impressive six league titles and three national cups, HSV were eventually relegated, and they have not won a trophy of note since 1987. The club was relegated and has since become embroiled in the second division, unable to get promoted. Can you help arguably the third or fourth largest club in Germany to get back into the top-flight and compete for titles again?

 

What is Hamburger SV’s objectives and finances in FM22?

Finances are not great, as HSV have made a lot of silly decisions in recent years in terms of playing staff and coaching signings. So, the team is a mish-mash of various managerial ideas. At the same time, you have huge expectation of getting promoted in your first season or face the sack – it really is that simple. There is nothing that can be done to make HSV not getting promoted anything other than an aberration.

So, you should look to try and meet that ridiculous expectation despite having very little money to play with. The challenge here is huge, but the expectation becomes more realistic if you can make it into the top flight once again.

For that reason, you should focus on trying to get promoted above anything else in season one and then focus on building something more meaningful after that first season has passed.

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Who are the best players at Hamburger SV?

The best players at HSV are often quite hard to work out, but you will be relying on an intriguing set of players to get promoted. Your main attacking options include Robert Glatzel, while you also will be relying upon prime-age players like Tim Leibold, Sonny Kittel, and Moritz Heyer. These are reliable players who can do the job you would be hoping for at this level.

In terms of potential, you should be making as much space as you can for Xavier Amaechi, Josha Vangoman, and Ludovit Reis. All three are excellent player with high potential, and could easily be a big part of the team you are going to build. If nothing else, playing all three on a regular basis should give you some valuable income when they eventually draw bigger eyes.

The challenge is real, but you have enough raw talent in the team to build around and start aiming for more success with in the future.