FM Genie Scout (or Genie Scout in short) is world's most popular scouting tool for Football Manager, created to extend the possibilities of finding, sorting and shortlisting players and staff, controlling their progress, making "first 11" and tactics choice easier and observing attributes invisible in FM.
Released: 9 December 2019 - build 1015
Updated: 26 September 2020 - build 1031
Genie Scout 20 "g" edition now free!
As of November 3rd, the special "g" edition of Genie Scout is available for free! Normally this edition requires a license and is only given to Eugene's direct supporters who donate to keep the development of this brilliant tool alive.
Genie Scout 20g has no ads and includes some extra features, such as GS STATS, search by role rating and probability of development.
Download Genie Scout 20 "g"
Genie Scout 20g has no ads and includes some extra features, such as GS STATS, search by role rating and probability of development.
Download Genie Scout 20 "g"
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Redistribution Policy
We don't allow sharing Genie Scout 20 directly on other sites. Please point the download link to this very page. You cannot host any files yourself. 
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Compatibility
OS: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP
CompatibilityFM20: 20.4.4 (current), 20.4.3, 20.4.2, 20.4.1, 20.4.0, 20.2.4, 20.2.3, 20.2.1, 20.2.0, 20.1.4, 20.1.3, 20.1.2, 20.1.0, 20.0.4, 20.0.3, 20.0.2, 20.0.1
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Game Pass
| Does it work for Mac or Linux?
No. However, we exclusively release another scouting tool for Mac OS X users:  MacAssistant RT for FM20 |
| Can I use it to edit attributes and other details?
No. However, we exclusively release a real time editor: FMS Editor 20 |
How to run GS20
- Extract the downloaded .zip file and run the setup .exe file.
- Follow instructions until installation is finished.
- Run Football Manager 2020 and load your saved game.
- Launch Genie Scout 20 and from main menu click "Load Game".
NEW TO GENIE SCOUT? We have a detailed instructional guide to Genie Scout. Make sure to read it.
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Donate to Eugene to get the "g" edition
As usual, Genie Scout 20 comes in two editions: 
Donate to Eugene to get the "g" edition
The public edition comes with 2 banner ads. The "g" edition has no ads and includes a few minor extra features. In order to get the "g" edition, you need to donate to Eugene.
 | Genie Scout 20g Explained |
DELIVERY OF THE 'G' EDITION: Eugene has automatized the process of distribution for the "g" edition, so you will have to wait just a few minutes before you receive a download link. Another email containing the key file might take a while though. But only if they have sent correct contact email, correct Unique ID alongside your donation.
Make sure you check your Spam folder too.
It might take up to 24 hours though. In case of problem with your donation, please contact Eugene using the email address you'll see in the message after donation.
IMPORTANT:Donations are handled by Eugene. He will deliver the ad-free version to you after donation.
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Bug Reports
During closed beta stage for supporters, Eugene fixed most bugs that came to surface. As a result, the public edition should be reasonably stable from its very first version.
Bug ReportsShould you find a bug, please report it to the Genie Scout forum.
Read this before submitting any bugs!
Known issue: Sale value for players is not accurate and sadly we have no way of making it work as it used to be before GS13.
Any comment including bug report posted on this page will be removed on sight!
EXPORTING DATA:Please understand it is forbidden by the EULA from SI and SEGA to export all the data from the results. You should be able to export only basic information such as player name, club, age, etc.
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Credits
Genie Scout 20 is created by Eugene Tarabanovsky. 
CreditsHe has been developing this amazing scout utility for the past 14 years!
Genie Scout logo made by Stam.
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Changelog
September 18: 20.4 Update - build 1028
Changelog- Compatible with FM 20.4.2
- Compatible with Epic Games
August 8: Final Update - build 1026
- Fixed font encoding issue with Cyrillic languages
- Compatible with FM 20.4.1 Game Pass version
- Missing staff jobs added to search
- Added Junior Coaching and Youth Recruitment to the club
- GS STATS data updated
- Other minor fixes
March 19: 20.4 Update - build 1024
- Compatible with FM 20.4.0
- Compatible with FM Touch 20.4.0
- Other minor fixes
December 9: First release - build 1016
- Compatible with FM 20.2.1
- Compatible with FM Touch 20.1.4
- Shortlist loading issue resolved
- Other minor fixes
Discussion: FM Genie Scout 20 g - Exclusive
340 comments have been posted so far.
I installed the latest version of GS, Currently not working.
Thanks
v.1.1 20.4.2 Hotfix - Out of memory, Out of system resource.
I'll clean up the unnecessary comments later today.
@Hendrico: Please send an email to Eugene about it. There's a chance you made a typo with your email address during your order.