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FM Genie Scout 26 - Exclusive

World's best scouting tool for FM26. Extend the possibilities of finding, sorting & shortlisting players & staff on Football Manager 2026. Updated on Apr 9th.

By Updated on Apr 09, 2026   404190 views   297 comments
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Downloads: 106818 / Size: 12.5 MB / Added: 2025-11-30
Football Manager 2026 Tools - FM Genie Scout 26 - Exclusive
Welcome to the official download page of FM Genie Scout 26, the best real-time scout tool for Football Manager 2026. Exclusively available from fmscout.com since 2009.

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: 30 November 2025 - build 1515
Updated: 9 April 2026 - build 1528

Redistribution Policy

We don't allow sharing Genie Scout 26 directly on other sites. Please point the download link to this very page. You cannot host any files yourself.

Compatibility

OS: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP
FM26: 26.3.0 (current), 26.1.3, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1.0, 26.0.6, 26.0.5, 26.0.4, 26.0.3, 26.0.2, 26.0.1, 26.0.0
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Game Pass, Console

Does it work for Mac or Linux?
No.
Can I use it to edit attributes and other details?
No. However, we might release a real time editor soon.

How to run GS26

  1. Extract the downloaded .zip file and run the setup .exe file.

  2. Follow instructions until installation is finished.

  3. Run Football Manager 2026 and load your saved game.

  4. Continue to the next day in-game.

  5. Launch Genie Scout 26 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.

Donate to Support GS & get the "g" edition

As usual, Genie Scout 26 comes in two editions:
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 Support GS.
Genie Scout 26g Explained

DELIVERY OF THE 'G' EDITION:
The process of distribution for the "g" edition has been automatized, 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 reach out to 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.

Bug Reports

During closed beta stage for supporters, most bugs that came to surface were fixed. As a result, the public edition should be reasonably stable from its very first version.

Should you find a bug, please report it to the Genie Scout forum.
Read this before submitting any bugs!

Known issues:
- Sale value for players is not accurate and sadly we have no way of making it work as it used to be before GS13.
- In-Game Scout ('g' edition feature) doesn't currently work.


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.


Credits

Genie Scout 26 is created by Eugene Tarabanovsky.
He has been developing this amazing scout utility for the past 20 years!

Genie Scout logo made by Stam.

Changelog

April 9: Patch update - build 1528
  • Compatible with FM 26.3.0

November 30: First release - build 1515
  • Compatible with FM 26.0.6
  • Player search fixed
  • Restored PR (Progress Rate) column
  • Implemented FM26 role rating system
  • Updated player info display with new role ratings
  • Updated search/filter columns for new role system
  • Added Preferred Moves/Traits
  • GS STATS data updated
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes


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Downloads: 106818 / Size: 12.5 MB / Added: 2025-11-30
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Discussion: FM Genie Scout 26 - Exclusive

297 comments have been posted so far.

  • RPGFan's avatar
    GS usually does run into some memory errors when launched, but relaunching seems to always fix the issue.

    I'm using PC Console version and GS is working fine, although I also got an email saying hotfix version 26 is now out for G paid users.
  • najeczkaPL's avatar
    @Stam i emailed Eugene directly and on [email protected] regarding the new key... no answer since a week :/
  • Stam's avatar
    Status update: I notified Eugene about yesterday's hotfix few minutes after it was made available. He was very busy at work and would return late night at home. GS26g is not updated yet, but I expect it will be later today. Once I have news, I'll post a new comment.
    While waiting for GS26 to be updated, I recommend using FMLE26 for your basic scouting needs (CA, PA, hidden attributes, etc). You don't need a license for accessing and searching for data. For advanced scouting (ratings, assessments) GS is the best tool.
    @najeczkaPL: I'm not involved in GS keys delivery, only Eugene handles that. Normally he checks and answers emails once a day. You can message him directly at [email protected] and if you don't hear back after 24 hours, you can ask me to send him a reminder.
  • thomas.hornsletten's avatar
    i get: Your game data is not found when loading the game:
    26g v1.0.26.2 beta 25
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  • najeczkaPL's avatar
    Since a week im asking about a new key for g26. No one rly gives a damn here? The unique ID changed, emailed Eugenie, the staff and STAM and no one rly cares... The support for the genie community is getting worse...
  • tapeworm's avatar
    The problem got bigger on gamepass version

    It turned to from "doubleclick" problem to "game data is not found"

    2 extra days passed, still no action from Eugene, no response from Stam.

    Really disappointment year for gamepass players.
  • efebay21's avatar
    We need another update. Can you inform us when it can be done?
  • maksimuss's avatar
    your version of football manager is not supported 26.20+2275071"
    could you pls put the newest version
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  • Azayy61's avatar
    Its not working since the update today, it says it cant find my save not matter how many times i save, restart or reinstall GS
    2
  • aiwa1994's avatar
    Hello, I've got the g version, however when I try to launch the application, it says, that key file is missing. Genie Scout app sshows random players with different nationalities
  • artvandelay80's avatar
    When exactly will the public release be made? We'll wait accordingly. 4 weeks is an uncertain period.
  • DirkGently68's avatar
    As others have said G-edition crashes as soon as you double click on a player to bring up their stats - (FM26 GamePass version)
    1
  • DonCochonnes's avatar
    Dude I paid for "G" access, yet I can't use Genie Scout because you didn't think of supporting the new Gamepass version. Pretty sad that Gamepass users suffer disadvantages although paying the same amount of money
  • Dgzin's avatar
    The following message appears on my screen. "your version of football manager is not supported 26.20+2275071"
    1
  • simbo11's avatar
    when is the next genie update
  • tapeworm's avatar
    same with hkn1905.

    unusable right now. gamepass pc version
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  • hkn1905's avatar
    i got the g edition. when i click on a player listed in the app, app crashes. am i doing something wrong ?
  • Stam's avatar
    The 'g' edition of GS26 has just been updated to work with the main winter patch (26.2) which was released earlier today.
    The update for the public edition will be delayed for roughly 4 weeks as usual. This delay occurs twice a year; on game launch and after the main winter patch. It's Eugene's way of rewarding his direct supporters.
  • Stam's avatar
    Status update: I've notified Eugene but won't be home for the next 4 hours or so. The plan is to roll out the updated 'g' edition late tonight. The public edition won't get updated at the same time. I'll post a new comment once I have news.
    @Avior: You need to move to the next day in-game, then click to load the game data in GS.
  • Skeng's avatar
    update for new patch ? :)
  • Avior's avatar
    This app no longer works the way it used to. “Best Potential” is unstable and changes over time, going up and down, and the app thinks the year is 2025 even though I’m in 2030.
  • GaneaR9's avatar
    "Same here Mirun...and it shows me that all players can reach their full potential, even if they are 30+ "
    So, this problem will be fixed? Or only the "G" version works properly?
  • mskirboga's avatar
    VirusTotal reports that the current executable file is infected with a virus. I request that the relevant team please perform the necessary scan. I am a software engineer; they can contact me if needed. I am awaiting a solution to this problem.
  • ogiwankenobi's avatar
    mac !!!!!
  • CBP's avatar
    Apologies if this has been asked, but when loading GS, the date given on GS when the data has loaded is 7 days in advance of the date in game, will there be a fix for this please?

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