Have you ever wondered about the origins of football and the teams that paved the way for other clubs to make their mark on the global stage? In the world of Football Manager, an opportunity awaits—an opportunity to step into the shoes of pioneers and lead the oldest clubs in Football Manager to success, and here’s why I think you should give it a go…

History.

It was the 1860’s when the oldest clubs were founded, marking the beginning of a journey that would see football become a global phenomenon. Managing these clubs in Football Manager is not just about winning matches; it’s about revisiting history and honouring legacies that have existed through several eras.

Nostalgia.

We live in an era that is defined by advancements in technology, but there’s a certain charm to managing the world’s oldest football clubs. These are clubs that were established when football was new; there were no flashy boots or specially engineered match balls; it was pure grit and unwavering determination. By managing these clubs, you’re embracing the pioneers who turned their passion for the game into what we know and love today.

Legacy.

But it’s not just about reliving history; it’s about creating your own legacy too. When you take charge of these clubs, you’re not replicating past successes; you’re shaping a future; you’re writing a new chapter, one that bridges the gap between past and present.

Connection.

This isn’t a save that’s just about clicking continue and hoping for the best; it’s also about creating an emotional connection to the team you’re managing. The fans that fill the stadium aren’t just pictures on a screen; they symbolise the supporters who have stood by their club for years. With every goal and victory, you’re living out their dreams.

So, why embark on this journey?

Because it’s an invitation to embrace something greater. An opportunity to forge emotional connections with historic clubs and honour the pioneers who shaped football into what it is now.

It will set you on a journey you’ll never forget.
You will experience unforgettable moments and create new stories.

And who knows? You might even discover a new favourite team along the way.

FM24 Oldest Clubs

NationClubFounded
ArgentinaGimnasia (LP)1887
AustraliaBrisbane Roar1957
AustriaVienna FC1894
BelarusDinamo Minsk1927
BelgiumRoyal Antwerp1880
BrazilFlamengo (FLA)1895
BulgariaBotev Plovdiv1912
CanadaFC Edmonton2010
ChileSantiago Wanderers1892
ChinaBeijing1992
ColombiaDeportivo Cali1912
CroatiaSlaven Belupo1907
Czech RepublucSlavia Prague1892
DenmarkAGF1880
EnglandNotts County1862
FinlandHIFK1897
FranceHavre FC1872
Germany1860 Munchen1860
GreeceApollon Smyrnis / Panachaiki1891
Hong KongHKFC1886
HungaryUjpest1885
IcelandKR1899
IndiaMHDN FC1891
IndonesiaPSM1915
IrelandAthlone Town1887
IsraelMaccabi Tel-Aviv1906
ItalyPro Vecelli1892
LatviaAuda1969
MalaysiaPerak1921
NetherlandsSparta Rotterdam1888
Northern IrelandCliftonville1879
NorwayAsker1889
PeruAlianza1901
PolandResovia1905
Portugal1º Dezembro1880
RomaniaCsikszereda1904
RussiaCSKA Moscow1911
ScotlandQueen’s Park1867
SerbiaJavor / Voždovac1912
SingaporeTampines1945
SlovakiaPresov1898
SloveniaNafta1903
South AfricaAmaZulu1932
South KoreaPohang1973
SpainHuelva1889
SwedenGefle IF1882
SwitzerlandSt. Gallen1879
TurkeyBeşiktaş1903
UkraineZoria1923
UruguayAlbion1891
USASeattle1974
WalesPorthmadog1872