The "El Dorado - King of the Amazon FM24 Challenge" offers a blend of historical exploration and modern football management.
Conquering South America in FM24: Embark on the El Dorado Challenge to Win the Copa Libertadores and Reign Supreme in the Amazon Basin
The legend of El Dorado, the mythical city of gold, has captivated imaginations for centuries. While the true El Dorado remains elusive, Football Manager 2024 offers a unique opportunity to embark on a modern-day quest in the heart of the Amazon basin, and, instead of gold, seek the ultimate footballing glory in South America – winning the Copa Libertadores.
The "El Dorado FM24 Challenge" is not for the faint of heart. It's a reverse expedition, starting at the source of the Amazon River in Peru and progressing through Colombia, before reaching your ultimate destination: Brazil, a footballing powerhouse. Alternatively, you can begin in the lowest tier of the Brazilian League, Serie C, and work your way up to compete for the Serie A title and the coveted Copa Libertadores, but that’s completely up to you.
Your footballing odyssey begins in the humblest of settings – Peru. As a newly appointed manager with a fledgling reputation, your first task is to build a name for yourself in a country that is often overshadowed by its South American football giants. You may choose any club in Peru that suits your style and ambitions, as long as you start your journey near the headwaters of the Amazon, the Marañón, Mantaro and Apurímac Rivers.
The Peruvian football league, officially known as the Liga 1, is the top professional football division in Peru and is the only playable league of this country in FM24. The Liga 1 is divided into two stages: the Apertura and the Clausura. These are essentially two separate tournaments within the same season. Depending on the Apertura and Clausura champions, along with the team with the most accumulated points across both stages, teams qualify for the season-ending playoffs which decide the national champion. The Liga 1 features a mix of traditional and well-established clubs along with some newer teams. Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima, and Sporting Cristal are among the most prominent and historically successful clubs in Peruvian football. Choosing one of these clubs to start this career would be the easiest route to getting a good job in Brazil, but for a more challenging experience, we would suggest a smaller yet traditional side like Sport Boys or Deportivo Municipal.
The "El Dorado FM24 Challenge" is not for the faint of heart. It's a reverse expedition, starting at the source of the Amazon River in Peru and progressing through Colombia, before reaching your ultimate destination: Brazil, a footballing powerhouse. Alternatively, you can begin in the lowest tier of the Brazilian League, Serie C, and work your way up to compete for the Serie A title and the coveted Copa Libertadores, but that’s completely up to you.
The Amazon Odyssey Begins
The Peruvian football league, officially known as the Liga 1, is the top professional football division in Peru and is the only playable league of this country in FM24. The Liga 1 is divided into two stages: the Apertura and the Clausura. These are essentially two separate tournaments within the same season. Depending on the Apertura and Clausura champions, along with the team with the most accumulated points across both stages, teams qualify for the season-ending playoffs which decide the national champion. The Liga 1 features a mix of traditional and well-established clubs along with some newer teams. Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima, and Sporting Cristal are among the most prominent and historically successful clubs in Peruvian football. Choosing one of these clubs to start this career would be the easiest route to getting a good job in Brazil, but for a more challenging experience, we would suggest a smaller yet traditional side like Sport Boys or Deportivo Municipal.
The Colombian Conundrum (Optional)
The Colombian First League is comprised of twenty clubs and employs a dynamic format featuring Apertura and Finalización tournaments with identical three-stage structures. After the initial single round-robin stage, the top eight teams progress to semi-finals and, ultimately, to the grand final, decided through a home-and-away double-legged contest. Since its establishment in 1948, fifteen different teams have earned the illustrious title of Colombian football champions. Among them, Atlético Nacional stands out as the most successful club, boasting an impressive record of 17 titles, followed by Millonarios (16 titles), America de Cali (15 titles), and Deportivo Cali (10 titles). The “big 4” of Colombian football should be your obvious targets for getting a good job in Colombia, and these clubs will also allow you to be able to compete in the later stages of the continental competitions and building a managerial reputation which will allow you to move to Brazil.
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The Ultimate Destination: Brazil
The Brazilian Serie A offers an interesting mix of powerhouses, sleeping giants, and more modest clubs. It’s completely up to you where you decide to settle and complete this challenge, be it the current champions Palmeiras, Pele’s Santos, or the more lackluster Bahia or Coritiba, Brazil will offer you the best platform and talent to conquer the South American continent by winning the Copa Libertadores.
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The Amazon's Hidden Gems
To add an extra layer of authenticity and excitement to the "El Dorado FM24 Challenge," consider managing a club from the Amazon basin itself. Clubs like Paysandu Sport Club (Serie B in 2023) and Clube do Remo (Serie C in 2023), both from the city of Belém (nicknamed the "Metropolis of Amazon"), engage in the fierce "Clássico Rei da Amazônia" (Amazon King derby). Managing one of these teams would not only enhance the challenge but also immerse you in the unique football culture of Brazil, and conquering national and continental silverware with either of them would make you a true King of the Amazon.
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Conclusion
The "El Dorado - King of the Amazon FM24 Challenge" offers a blend of historical exploration and modern football management. Much like the early explorers of the Amazon basin, you'll face challenges and obstacles along your journey, but the allure of finding your own footballing El Dorado – winning the Copa Libertadores – makes the adventure worthwhile.
Are you ready to take on this ambitious quest in Football Manager 2024? The Amazon awaits, and your managerial legacy is just waiting to be discovered amidst the jungle of footballing dreams.
