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FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

We're working on Genie Scout 26. The public edition is scheduled for the end of November, but you can already get your hands on the beta of the "g" edition.

By Updated on Nov 21, 2025   216521 views   328 comments
News - FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed
As always I'm delighted to announce that we're working on Genie Scout 26, the new version for Football Manager 2026.

FM Genie Scout has always been the world's favorite scout utility for Football Manager since its very first version.

We pride ourselves on exclusively releasing this legendary tool since 2009. As always we try our best to deliver Genie Scout to the world every year because your support to this project is outstanding.

Our aim is to update Genie Scout "g" edition to be usable for the FM26 Beta. Then fix any bugs reported. And ultimately try to update all relevant data to reflect the changes in FM26 (e.g. new player roles).

FM Genie Scout 26 Release Date

Public edition

While we can't give you a firm date for the release of the public version, we should be able to release it towards late November. It usually arrives approximately 4-5 weeks after the "g" edition.

"g" edition

The "g" edition, which is the one for people who donate, is available since 25 October (beta 1). Current version (beta 15) is compatible with the 26.0.6 version of FM26 on Steam, Epic, Gamespass (Xbox), and 26.0.5 on Console.
Please note not everything will work perfectly initially, but we'll keep improving until it reaches the level of quality we’re aiming for.

You can now donate for GS26 "g" edition.
Do not report bugs in the comments below!



The "g" edition is ad-free and has certain features compared to the public edition.
More specifically:
  • Potential attributes search (new since 21g)
  • GS Stats (new since 18g)
  • Role Ratings
  • Probability of Development
  • Progress Rate
  • Top Players list
  • Facepack/Kit support

Is there a way to test this "g" edition?
Yes! If you still have FM23 installed, you can try the "g" edition of Genie Scout 23 for free. It's not a trial, it's 100% unlocked forever.


How can I get Genie Scout 26 public edition asap?

The public edition of GS26 will be directly added to fmscout.com the moment it is ready.

But we can notify you via email when this happens, so you won't miss time at all.
So make sure to sign up for our newsletter today.

It's expected for release sometime around late November; no specific time has been set though.

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Discussion: FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

328 comments have been posted so far.

  • mattias333's avatar
    @stam thank you so much for the update and pass on thanks to Eugene. Still happy to donate and glad I did yesterday.

    Just for clarity. Is it best to report bugs on this comments section or is there a better way.

    Currently I can search for players but not so much ones I know are intrested etc. Obviously the other issues like gender filters as your aware.

    Thank you again
  • yaomin_18's avatar
    Excellent news @Stam. When will be new build sorted?

    Thanks!
  • bagge's avatar
    @Zoclark: Never had any trouble with Genie Scout, who always delivers.
  • bezman's avatar
    @Stam

    I brought the 'g' version and realised I'll have a new Unique ID because of having a new PC. I've sent an email asking for a new Key and was wondering when I'm likely to get it ??
  • Stam's avatar
    Good news. The gender filter has been found and will be sorted for the next build. Most likely to be made available later today.
    Our focus is currently on fixing bugs, restoring functionality and updating data.
    If players have wrong position, nationality, and other data, it likely means you didn't place the key file in your setup folder.
    @Zoclark: Beta 1 was an early release. Gender is already fixed for next update. Player roles will be updated to reflect the changes in FM26. Exporting data has limitations to respect the game's EULA.
    If you do create a tool for FM26, I'll be happy to publish it here. Send me a PM once ready.
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  • ZION's avatar
    please fix this female/male asap.
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  • Zoclark's avatar
    I'm going to return this junk. It's not adapted for FM26, it mixes men and women, it shows you roles that no longer exist, now there are roles based on attack and defense, it's not adapted either, you can't export the data with the chosen columns... in short, a string of flaws that are disrespectful. I'm going to create a tool to extract the data in memory like Genie Scout does, focusing on getting better positions, and I'll share it for FREE. A typical rip-off by opportunists who started out well but every year laugh in our faces.
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  • god_'s avatar
    Just refund this crap, no shortlist, woman mixed with the guys, is impossível to use. Fix it and maybe I think to buy it again.
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  • mattias333's avatar
    also I have a filtered list open in fm26 like I would fm24, but when I click the 2nd icon at the top bar like normal to bring that list into genie scout, nothing happens, no error, no players.
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  • yaomin_18's avatar
    Hi. Thanks for the app one more time. Even the thing that we can't filter women/man, i found other bugs like Messi has 200 potential hability and has like 160 current hability.. so its not possible he will reach 200
  • mattias333's avatar
    like most I cannot filter women out.

    My main query is, usually if I use the 2nd from the end icon "filter by club" I can search for my team and it'll bring all the players at the club up easily that way. it doesnt work currently.
  • axellion's avatar
    I can’t filter men and women separately in the program. Even if I don’t want to, women are also shown. Is there any solution for this?
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  • zhiner's avatar
    i loaded a save and all the players from my squad are shown as gk and the attributes are wrong they only show corectly when i press show pottential attributes
  • lovehirosue's avatar
    It works fine, but the players' positions and nationalities are displayed randomly.
  • Konrad1275's avatar
    How does it work? I will get download link after thee donation? How i am supposed to get genie scout 26?
  • 90dc's avatar
    Brilliant work to have had this sorted. Being able to filter out by gender would be great, but I know this is very early days. Thank you all the same
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  • lijieneo's avatar
    Firstly great work! one problem I think male and female players massed up in top list. This is agonizing. Please fix this, Thanks!
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  • gerkenj2003's avatar
    It's working!!! Thank you!
  • micky22's avatar
    Hey stam, when i try donate nothing happens? what am i doing wrong? tia
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  • mattias333's avatar
    Must say this is brilliant news. Will all the changes etc to FM I feared genie scout might be done. I always donate to the G edition and will be looking forward to this. I assume as there was a hotfix today the current version won't work as its version v26.0.2.0 currently in my save? If it works even now I will order straight away.
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  • Soulforge's avatar
    @Stam, any chance the staff attributes ie Set Pieces will get implemented? It feels like FM Scout has been on life support these past few years.
  • sendy's avatar
    if i purchase for the GS24 "g" edition will i get the GS26 "g" edition. or i have to redonate
  • sondremj's avatar
    Import/load shortlist won't work
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  • god_'s avatar
    Yea and will be perfect filter the Gender , is a mess have all together.
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  • iwabik's avatar
    I think Gender is bugged, everybody is a "M"
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