Our picks for the Top Five Best Assistant Managers FM 2024.
Gone are the days of unstoppable Belarusian titans, making your assistant manager one of the most essential staff in any Football Manager campaign.
Whether it’s for opposition analysis, delivering team talks, or handling media duties, a strong assistant is crucial to building success at any club. The right assistant can seamlessly manage tasks you’d rather avoid, working alongside you to achieve your goals.
A top assistant can even become a trusted partner, joining you as you advance to new teams. With that in mind, here are our top picks for the best assistant managers in FM 2024.
The best Assistant Managers FM 2024 has to offer
These top assistant managers bring unique strengths to FM 2024. Based on their stats, here are some of the best choices available.
Roberto Samadan
Samadan’s high ratings in determination, motivation, and people management make him one of the top choices in FM24. With near-perfect scores in these key areas, he’s as close to an “assistant manager cheat code” as you can get. His preferred 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations are widely used, and he excels at youth development, fitting naturally into many setups.
Edd Vahid
Another top Head of Youth Development, Edd Vahid starts the game at Southampton, who have just been relegated, making him easier to recruit. Vahid scores highly in the key assistant manager attributes, including determination and ability to work with young players. Like Samadan, Vahid’s preferred formation is the 4-3-3, and he brings a strong, determined personality.
Joao Sacramento
A fan-favorite from FM23, Joao Sacramento remains a strong pick in FM24. His standout 20 rating in adaptability makes him versatile, excelling as a performance analyst, coach, or assistant. Sacramento’s driven personality and high determination add extra value, though you might have to fend off other clubs eager to sign him.
Dennis Bergkamp
If you’re looking for a unique pick, Dennis Bergkamp offers a different skill set. While he lacks in people management and player judgment, he has excellent attacking and technical stats. Though arguably better suited to a coaching role, Bergkamp can be an asset for smaller clubs where an assistant with his profile can make a difference.
Jason Tindall
Finally, our wildcard pick: Jason “Mad Dog” Tindall. His stats may not look exceptional, but Tindall brings a certain indefinable quality. With a fairly professional personality, average stats, and a preference for 5-2-3 or 4-4-2 formations, he adds unexpected value in certain saves. Like Callum Wilson in FM22, Tindall has a “magic factor” that can pleasantly surprise.
