FM24 – How to change squad numbers in Football Manager 2024

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Wondering how to change squad numbers in FM24? It goes without saying that all of your players need a number on their backs to play matches, and if you’re like us, you want certain players wearing certain numbers. Whether that’s your best player wearing number 10, or a left-back wearing 3, we’ll take you through how to change squad numbers in FM24.

If you haven’t had a read of our FM24 review yet, check it out to find out what we’ve made of this year’s game. And if you’re wanting to get some of the FM24 best wonderkids our guide has plenty for you to choose from. For now, let’s take a look at how to change squad numbers in FM24.

FM24 how to change squad numbers: A list of squad numbers in the FM24 squad menu.
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How to change squad numbers in FM24

To change squad numbers in FM24, head to the Squad tab along the left-hand menu. Next hover over the Overview tab at the top of the screen, and click the Numbers option. This will open up the squad numbers menu for your club.

Alex’s Advice

Always make sure if you’ve promised a squad number to a player before confirming. It’s an easy thing to forget and can be a silly way to lose a player’s trust.

In this menu, you’ll see every player in your squad, their currently assigned squad number if they have one, and their preferred or promised squad number if they have one. From here, simply click the drop-down menu to the left of their name to allocate them a specific number. Alternatively, you can click Auto Number in the bottom right corner to have the numbers assigned automatically.

Unfortunately, once you’ve submitted a player’s squad number for the season, you can’t change it until the next season. The only way to free up a squad number mid-season is to sell or loan the player out, and even then you can only assign that number to players who don’t already have a number.

That’s everything you need to know about how to change squad numbers in FM24. Check out our FM24 best Free Agents guide for plenty of top players you can get for no transfer fee. And if you’re wanting an intro to the FM24 In-Game Editor, we’ve got you covered.

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Alex Raisbeck

Alex is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. He is an indie gaming obsessive with a soft spot for Zelda, roguelikes, and Football Manager, as well as an unhealthy relationship with his backlog.

Football Manager 2024

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Management, Soccer, Sports
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