• Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: 2005
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Negative: 3 out of 33
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  1. Henning
    Jan 8, 2006
    6
    I can't believe all this people are giving it a perfect ten! The best game of this series was cm 03-04, and it still is. Those menu changes that came in the 05-version were no good for the game. It seems like SI made those changes only to make any changes. Besides, it runs slow, and all the waiting kills much of the joy playing this game. Still, it's a decent game, it's I can't believe all this people are giving it a perfect ten! The best game of this series was cm 03-04, and it still is. Those menu changes that came in the 05-version were no good for the game. It seems like SI made those changes only to make any changes. Besides, it runs slow, and all the waiting kills much of the joy playing this game. Still, it's a decent game, it's probably as addictive as earlier cm version (the SI ones) - if you have A LOT of ram and processor speed that is. Expand
  2. JohanL.
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    This game is really interesting for football mania.
  3. SanderV.
    Mar 29, 2006
    6
    Is it just me or am I just a great manager? Within 5 seasons I can get the worst second division team into Europe. Although I love it to try it over and over again with each new version, it irritates I seem to succeed again in 2006. (2nd season now, ready to promote).
  4. KujawaA.
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Only 1 Cd, and so many ideas. Although it seem quite simple when you look at it first, but after first few hours of playing you realize how HUGE this game realy is
  5. Stanley
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    An addictive football management game,,got a huge number of info,stat, players, and everything..This is the best game i've ever play...Anyone should try it.
  6. MattDC
    Jan 8, 2006
    9
    A 43-year-old father of two with better things to do with his time yelling at a numbered dot on a computer screen. Sadly, that's what this game has reduced me to. Possibly the world's most addictive spreadsheet. Giant, compelling and a fascinating insight into sports management.
  7. TomW.
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    I think it's very good because you get the experience and pressure of a manager and it shows you how difficult can be plus you get to make the best team in the world through transfer.
  8. SergiuS.
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    A MUST have for any soccer/football fan. The best game, and definetly very addictive, but it is one of the few games that I have never gotten bored playing. Very similar in gameplay to previous Football/Championship Mangers, but new features, updated rosters, and faster load times make this game truly amazing.
  9. RichardH.
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    To be honest, you cant get any more addictive a game than this, but is totally worth every minute of spare time u can get your hands on, its a must have.
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The best version of the best football management game ever made... The best just got better. Again.
  2. Despite the fact that people may find a level of fun has been lost under the layers of improvements and options, the majority will still find that nothing comes close to quenching that thirst for power that Football Manager so eloquently provides.
  3. It’s far closer to the seasonal updates that interspersed the "Championship Manager" series. That said the list of enhancements do make a great game even better and will be fully appreciated by the fanatics.