Football Manager 2024 hands you a club and a spreadsheet's worth of decisions, then makes you live with every one across a season. You set tactics, sign players, manage egos, and watch the match engine punish a sloppy defensive line. It is the closest thing to actually running a football club from a desk.
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 synergies |
| 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
Premier League
Key resources: Huge transfer budgets, world-class signings, prestige Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for 4-3-3 Gegenpress upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Serie A
Key resources: Tactical depth, shrewd free transfers, Champions League spots Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for 4-3-3 Gegenpress upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bundesliga
Key resources: Wonderkid pipelines, pressing-friendly squads Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for 4-3-3 Gegenpress upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
EFL Championship
Key resources: Promotion playoffs, bargain signings, fixture stamina tests Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for 4-2-3-1 Formation max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Eredivisie
Key resources: Young talent sales, attacking tactics, European qualification Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for 4-2-3-1 Formation max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Premier 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 4-3-3 Gegenpress once accessible
Mid Game (Bundesliga)
- Push 4-3-3 Gegenpress to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for 4-2-3-1 Formation
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (EFL Championship to Eredivisie)
- Max out 4-2-3-1 Formation. 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 Bundesliga 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
- Build the tactic around the players you have, do not force a Gegenpress on a slow, unfit squad.
- Farm Bundesliga 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 2024 Guides
- Football Manager 2024 Football Manager 2024 Overview
- Football Manager 2024 Best Builds
- Football Manager 2024 Tier List
- Football Manager 2024 Walkthrough
- Football Manager 2024 Beginner's Guide
- Football Manager 2024 Tips & Tricks
- Football Manager 2024 Weapons Guide
- Football Manager 2024 Combat Guide
- Football Manager 2024 Boss Guide
- Football Manager 2024 Maps & Locations
- Football Manager 2024 Classes & Characters
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