How To MASTER Scouting In FM24 | Football Manager 2024 Tutorial

Summary

This video script is a comprehensive guide to the revamped scouting system in Football Manager 2024. It covers the basics of scouting, including hiring scouts, understanding their attributes, and reading player reports. Advanced tips are provided, such as setting up recruitment focuses for specific positions or 'Wonder Kids', managing the scouting budget, and expanding scouting range. The script also offers insights on how to use the scouting center effectively, filter for potential signings, and replace outgoing players with similar profiles.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Scouting in Football Manager has evolved, necessitating a refresher on its mechanics.
• 👥 Scouts are crucial for acquiring detailed reports on lesser-known players.
• 📈 Key scout attributes include adaptability, judging player ability, and judging player potential.
• 🌍 Adaptability is pivotal for scouts when working in unfamiliar regions or leagues.
• 📊 Scouts provide insights on player positions, transfer values, and their potential fit within your team.
• 💼 The number of scouts you have dictates the volume of scouting assignments and reports you can process.
• 💰 Scouting budgets fund packages that define the geographical range of your scouting activities.
• 🔄 Scouts continuously generate reports, and their recommendations should be weighed alongside other factors.
• 📋 Recruitment focuses allow you to direct scouts to find players that meet specific criteria, such as position or potential.
• 🏆 To find standout talents, set up a Wonder Kids recruitment focus filtering by age, potential, and position.
• 🗺️ Scouting knowledge is derived from your scouts' experience and can be expanded by diversifying their assignments globally.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on explaining the scouting system in Football Manager, covering basics and advanced tips to help viewers find wonderkids and star players.

Why is adaptability an important attribute for scouts?

Adaptability is crucial for scouts because it determines how quickly they can become effective in a new nation or region they are scouting. Scouts with higher adaptability can provide accurate reports faster when sent to unfamiliar areas.

How can you find more scouts for your team?

You can find more scouts either by searching for them in the staff search screen or by placing an advert for a scout, after which applicants will apply for the job and you can choose the best candidate.

What are the key attributes to look for in a good scout?

The key attributes to look for in a good scout are adaptability, judging player ability, and judging player potential. These attributes affect the accuracy and reliability of the scout's reports.

How do scout reports help in identifying potential signings?

Scout reports provide information on a player's position, predicted transfer value, and the scout's recommendation. They also include knowledge levels and attributes, helping managers decide if a player would be a good fit for the team.

What is the significance of the scout's recommendation in a report?

The scout's recommendation indicates the likelihood of a player being a good signing for the team. However, it considers factors beyond ability, such as eligibility, form, and squad integration, so it should not be the sole basis for decision-making.

How does the scouting budget affect the scouting process?

The scouting budget is used for scouting packages and individual scouting trips outside the permitted range. A larger budget allows for wider coverage and quicker scouting results.

What are recruitment focuses and how do they help in scouting?

Recruitment focuses are assignments given to scouts to find players that meet specific criteria, such as position or potential. They help in targeted scouting and can be customized based on the team's needs.

Why is it beneficial to scout players in their respective nations known for producing talent?

Scouting players in nations known for producing talent, such as Argentina or Brazil, increases the chances of finding high-quality players, as these areas are likely to have a larger pool of talented individuals.

How can you keep track of all the players scouted in your save?

You can keep track of all scouted players in the 'scouted players' section, where players are listed and can be filtered based on various requirements, making it easier to review and consider them for signing.

What is the purpose of the 'find similar player' feature?

The 'find similar player' feature is used to search for players who have similar attributes to a specified player. It's helpful for finding potential replacements or similar types of players when a key player is transferred or injured.