Worldwide Soccer Manager 2006 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: 2005
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Metascore
89 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

  • Summary: (Also known as "Worldwide Soccer Manager 2006") One of the many fan-inspired features to make it into FM 2006 will be that, for the first time, managers will be able to negotiate with their board of directors - not only for a better contract for themselves, but also for improved player wage budgets and increased transfer budgets or even stadium expansion. Be aware though, if you push too hard and don't reach the heights that the board specify, you'll soon be looking for a new job. Half-time team talks add the ability to tell your players individually or collectively exactly what you thought of their first half performance, via the tactics screen. Will you be able to keep your players motivated, or will you cause a collapse in the second half? Another welcome feature is the ability to manage players on a personal level. Unhappy players can cause huge morale problems for the whole squad and result in bad performances, so the new Player Interaction feature will help you to manage your team more closely. [Sega Europe]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    Perhaps my favourite part of Football Manager 2006 is the adaptation of the match engine into today’s defence-minded tactics. Teams are now more likely to play 4-5-1 and will often change tactics throughout the game, keeping you on your toes. It’s amazing once again at how you can swing a game with some simple changes, like setting a forward to run on the ball more in an attempt to coax a defender on a booking to challenge him and get sent off.
  2. RewiredMind
    100
    A game that needs lots of processing power, and a good amount of RAM for the best experience. The fact that many gamers will have already upgraded their PC to account for this is testament to the game itself.
  3. Games Radar
    85
    It can run a little slow and it's not without its niggles, but Football Manager 2006 is still the best for football and definitely this season's best footie sim. [PC Gamer UK]
  4. Gamer's Hell
    73
    The atmosphere, the realism, the tactical choices, the beautiful goals your players scores, etc. All this aids in making the game as good as it can be.

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User Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. JohanL.
    10
    This game is really interesting for football mania.
  2. TomW.
    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.… Expand
  3. KujawaA.
    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… Expand
  4. SanderV.
    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).… Expand

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