Football Manager 2022 shipped on 9 November 2021, and its headline addition was the Data Hub, a dedicated analysis section holding match momentum, pass maps, zone maps, shot maps and xG timelines. Sports Interactive also added the Wide Centre-Back role for three-at-the-back shapes, rebuilt transfer deadline day, and introduced a weekly Staff Meeting covering Coaching, Development, Staffing and Squad Planning. This is also the edition where Manchester United became Manchester UFC in the database, after SEGA settled a long-running trademark dispute with the club.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
UEFA Europa Conference League
Key resources: European prize money and reputation for clubs too small for the Europa League Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Overlap Left upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Serie A
Key resources: Deep tactical opposition, strong bargain market in over-30 free agents Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Overlap Left upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ligue 1 Uber Eats
Key resources: Cheap high-potential youth, resale profit as the core save mechanic Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Overlap Left upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sky Bet Championship
Key resources: Promotion play-off money, a wage budget that punishes bad contracts Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Work Ball Into Box max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Vanarama National League
Key resources: Full pyramid climb, free agents and trialists as your only transfer market Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Work Ball Into Box max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (UEFA Europa Conference League to Serie A)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Overlap Left once accessible
Mid Game (Ligue 1 Uber Eats)
- Push Overlap Left to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Work Ball Into Box
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Sky Bet Championship to Vanarama National League)
- Max out Work Ball Into Box. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Ligue 1 Uber Eats farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Open the Data Hub after every match and look at the xG timeline before the scoreline. A 2-0 win where you were out-created by 1.8 expected goals is a warning, and FM22 gives you six weeks of those warnings before the results turn.
- Farm Ligue 1 Uber Eats during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Football Manager 2022 Guides
- Football Manager 2022 Football Manager 2022 Overview
- Football Manager 2022 Best Builds
- Football Manager 2022 Tier List
- Football Manager 2022 Walkthrough
- Football Manager 2022 Beginner's Guide
- Football Manager 2022 Tips & Tricks
- Football Manager 2022 Weapons Guide
- Football Manager 2022 Combat Guide
- Football Manager 2022 Boss Guide
- Football Manager 2022 Maps & Locations
- Football Manager 2022 Classes & Characters
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