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: 20 December 2020 - build 1109
Updated: 1 June 2021 - build 1121
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Redistribution Policy
We don't allow sharing Genie Scout 21 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: 21.4.0 (current), 21.3.0, 21.2.2, 21.2.0, 21.1.3, 21.1.2, 21.1.1
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Game Pass
| Does it work for Mac or Linux?
No. |
| Can I use it to edit attributes and other details?
No. However, we exclusively release a real time editor:  FMS Editor 21 |
How to run GS21
- Extract the downloaded .zip file and run the setup .exe file.
- Follow instructions until installation is finished.
- Run Football Manager 2021 and load your saved game.
- Launch Genie Scout 21 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 21 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 21g 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 21 is created by Eugene Tarabanovsky. 
CreditsHe has been developing this amazing scout utility for the past 15 years!
Genie Scout logo made by Stam.
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Changelog
April 4: build 1117
Changelog- Compatible with 21.4 Touch hotfix
- Compatible with 21.4 Xbox Edition hotfix
- 'Out of memory' issue is fixed
- Club wage budget added
March 21: Winter update - build 1116
- Compatible with 21.4
- Compatible with Touch 21.4
- Compatible with 21.4 Xbox Edition
- Compatible with 21.4 Game Pass
December 20: First release - build 1109
- Compatible with FM 21.2.0
- Compatible with FM Touch 21.2.0
- GS STATS data updated
- Other minor fixes
Discussion: FM Genie Scout 21 - Exclusive
245 comments have been posted so far.
And for all of you waiting for it: let's just appreciate the work of Eugene and the fmscout crew and be patient.
since yesterday i can´t load it
"Your game data is not found. Please, make sure your game data is loaded completely in Football Manager....."