Football Manager C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Sports

Football Manager

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreSports
DeveloperAddictive Games
PublisherAddictive Games
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFootball Manager
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Addictive Games, Football Manager arrived on the Commodore 64 as a sports game.

Among the 123 C64 sports games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Football Manager series; on the C64 you can also try Football Manager World Cup Edition and Football Manager 2.

Football Manager is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Football Manager is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Football Manager gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Football Manager walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Football Manager.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Football Manager FAQ

Who made Football Manager?

It was developed by Addictive Games.

Is Football Manager multiplayer?

No. Football Manager is a single-player game.

How long does Football Manager take to play?

As a sports game, Football Manager typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Football Manager on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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