Discover how to turn Tottenham Hotspur into Premier League champions in Football Manager 2025.
Transforming Tottenham in Football Manager 2025: Strategies for Success
The thrill and excitement whenever a new edition of the Football Manager (FM) game on the horizon is always palpable.
While the exact release date for the game is usually kept under wraps, early November seems the most likely release date for FM25 based on past trends.
Developers have stirred up further anticipation among lovers of the critically acclaimed video game after hinting at more exciting announcements over the next few months.
Fans are expecting transformative features poised to redefine the FM franchise, and the recent partnership with the Premier League suggests they are truly in for a treat.
FM25 will present a fresh opportunity for players to take their favourite clubs to new heights. With that in mind, we have pinpointed Tottenham Hotspur as an exciting project.
Manager Ange Postecoglou laid promising foundations at Spurs last season, and the Australian tactician is eager to build on his fairly successful debut campaign in the Premier League.
Online sportsbooks are backing Spurs to kick on under the affable Australian next season, rating them as one of the favourites to force their way into the top four.
The best sports betting app in Australia will likely be inundated with wagers on Tottenham securing a place in the Champions League, and the odds suggest they can get the jobs done.
However, we are taking it up a notch in FM25 by setting out a target that the oddsmakers believe is a bridge too far – winning the Premier League title.
Given the promising groundwork already in place, stepping into Postecoglou's shoes as Spurs' new manager will require strategic vision and meticulous planning.
Transforming Spurs into genuine title contenders on FM25 will not be a walk in the park, but here's a look at what is needed to achieve that objective.
Overhaul the Squad
Tottenham are one of several clubs trying to adhere to the Premier League's financial regulations.
They need to cash in on fringe players to bolster their financial power in the transfer market, and this will be reflected in FM25.
However, Spurs have plenty of players who can be sold for profit. Giovani Lo Celso, Joe Rodon, Sergio Reguilon, Emerson Royal, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Bryan Gil and Manor Solomon will be sold to fund a squad overhaul.
Signing youngsters from across the globe is a regular theme in FM, but there are several game-changing talents who could transform Tottenham into genuine title contenders in FM25.
Offloading fringe players during the first summer window will raise funds to sign Nico Williams, Takefusa Kubo, Viktor Gyokeres and Amadou Onana to bolster key areas of the squad.
Williams is already a global superstar, and having the Spanish winger and Heung-min Son as options on the left flank will greatly improve Tottenham’s chances of competing for the title.
Kubo will challenge Dejan Kulusevski on the right wing, Gyokeres will be the long-term replacement for Harry Kane and Onana will replace Hojbjerg in defensive midfield.
Adding a couple of full-backs to cover for Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will be the icing on the cake.
Make Tactical Tweaks
A highlight of Postecoglou's tactical system is his ridiculously high line. While it has advantages, dropping the line by a pace is ideal to avoid exposing the defence to balls over the top.
We will need to implement a system that maximises the strengths of the squad while mitigating their weaknesses is also paramount.
A 4-2-3-1 set-up will be the way forward. It offers both defensive solidity and attacking flair and allows for flexibility in transitioning between defence and attack.
The formation could easily morph into a 3-2-4-1 system if we need to switch things up by inverting one of the full backs into midfield to create a central overload and progress the ball through the middle.
Pacy centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero should be able to mop up any counter-attacking threat, working hand in hand with a half-back tasked with protecting the backline.
Adopting a high-pressing style works with a high line, but counter-pressing will be key to mopping up turnovers, regaining possession quickly, and ensuring the defence is not exposed in transition.
Training the players to improve their work rates and stamina will be critical for this approach to be successful over the course of the season.
Develop Youth Prospects
Developing the club’s youth academy will be absolutely crucial to ensure we can enjoy sustained success at Tottenham.
Assigning mentors from the first team to cater to some of the best talents in the academy will help them develop and realise their full potential.
Improving the scouting network is also crucial to identifying some of the best young talents across the globe, and investing in the youth facilities and coaching staff can help develop these prodigies into first-team regulars.
The loan system is also essential to giving young players valuable first-team experience and plenty of playing time to aid their development and help them become world-beaters.
An excellent loan system allows us to integrate the best performers into the squad and cement the club's status as a global powerhouse.
