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FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

Ultra fast and lightweight real-time editor for Football Manager 26. Free powerful scouting for everyone, advanced editing with Smart History. High-octane alternative to the official In-Game Editor. Updated 11 Apr.

By Stam Updated on Apr 11, 2026 350545 views 382 comments

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Downloads: 35139 / Size: 4.5 MB / Added: 2026-01-23

Football Manager 2026 Tools - FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

FM Live Editor 26 (FMLE26 for short) is a powerful real time editor with a scouting edge for Football Manager 2026.

Compatibility: It works with Windows 10/11 and the latest 26.2.0 Steam, Epic, Game Pass and Game Pass Console versions of FM 2026.

FMLE26 has received 10 feature updates in just 10 weeks since launch, bringing a wealth of new functionality. With 35,000+ downloads, it's the most rapidly developed FM editor that keeps getting better.

Released: 23 January - v1.0.0 (early Beta)
Updated: 11 April - v1.10.6 (feature update)

Redistribution Policy

Exclusively available from fmscout.com.
If you want to put FM Live Editor on other sites, you may link back here but cannot host any files yourselves. Thank you!

Why Download?

✔ 4.5 MB - installs in seconds
✔ Launches in 1 second, loads data in under 2
✔ Compatible with all PC editions on Windows
✔ Updated within hours of new FM patches
✔ All scouting & search features are 100% free
✔ Preview every editing feature before you buy

FMLE Features

FMLE26 is a fully featured real-time editor with a scouting edge. It's fast, clean, and focused on what matters. The scouting features are simple but super useful.

For more advanced scouting, I recommend Genie Scout 26.

Here's an overview of the key features.

Smart Edit History

The first FM Editor with a "Pending & Undo" system; a unique feature designed for peace of mind.
✔ Fields you change get a red border (pending), while those you save get a green border (applied).
✔ Edit History page shows everything you have edited in your current session.
✔ Made a mistake? You can remove pending changes or undo applied edits instantly.

Clean & Easy Interface

I've focused on Quality of Life features that save you time.
✔ Editing should be fast and simple with click and drag fields wherever possible.
✔ Search works as live filtering and enables you to find any player, staff or club from your save instantly.
✔ Smart Navigation that remembers your last position and tab.
✔ Currency selector and UI zoom options for a personalized experience.

Powerful Search & Filters

The Advanced Search is a high-speed engine built directly into the editor, and it is 100% free for everyone.
✔ Find exactly who you need with powerful filters that go beyond the basic game.
✔ See critical data directly in your search results, which is ideal for quick scouting while you play.

What is Free - No License Required

✔ Full Advanced Search with overpowered filters
✔ Live filtering - find any player, staff, or club instantly
✔ View all player attributes, CA/PA, positions, traits, personality
✔ View club finances, facilities, stadium details, relations
✔ View contracts, clauses, wages, transfer status
✔ Preview the full editing system (pending edits, edit history)
✔ No sign-up, no credit card, no time limit
FMLE is a genuinely useful scouting companion even without a license.

What can you Edit - License Required

Human Managers
Become unsackable, register squad at any time, and change your manager stats.

Players
All attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, positions, traits, personality, reputation, happiness, 2nd nationalities, registration, languages, fav/disliked clubs & people.

Staff
Attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, coaching licenses, staff roles, reputation, preferred formations, relations, personal info.

Clubs
Finances, income, facilities, stadium, kit styles & colors, relations, affiliations, benefactor status, vision, supporters, tactical attributes, and more.

Contracts
Wages, dates, clauses (release, bonus), loyalty bonus, move to other club, cancel loans & future transfers, release on free.

Instant Actions
Heal injuries, fix fitness, remove bans, boost morale, inspire player, maximize team cohesion & tactical familiarity. Mass edit for entire squads.

Whenever there's a new official patch out, I'll do my best to update FMLE asap.

FMLE Screenshots

How to use FMLE

Current version 1.10.6 is compatible with the following Windows editions: Steam, Epic & Game Pass (including Console). Even the Demo.

Unzip and install by running the .exe file.
Open Football Manager 26 and load your saved game.
Open FMLE 26.
Click on Load Data button. You need to be online for your first run and after an update.
Search for clubs, players, staff.
Double-click on an item from the results.
The profile will open in a tab and you can edit data there.
Once done editing click on the Save Changes button for the changes to take effect.

Support FM Live Editor

You can support the development of this tool by purchasing a license which unlocks the ability to save your edits for the 2026 version.
This is an one time upgrade which costs £5.49 / €5.99 / $6.99 (VAT is included).

✔ Activate on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
✔ 10% loyalty discount on the next edition (FMLE 27)
✔ Exclusive supporter badge on your FM Scout profile
✔ All future FMLE 26 updates included

Licenses

For support queries regarding licenses, please contact me via private message, live chat or [email protected].

Bug Reports

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in the official FMLE forum.

Important: Please keep a backup of your save game before using FMLE 26 to edit your game’s data. FMScout.com cannot be held liable for any corrupt game files, or any other issue caused by the use of FMLE 26. A backup will make sure that whatever happens, you will still have your saved game.

Version History

v1.10.6 -

11 Apr

: Patchfix for 26.3.0+2287101 Console. Add missing kits. Bug fixes.
v1.10.5 -

6 Apr

: Feature update. Staff tab for player/staff hybrids. Move free agents and player/staff. Retirement actions. Bug fixes.
v1.9.5 -

30 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.3.0.
v1.9.4 -

27 Mar

: Feature update. Stadium Search. New editable fields for players. Works with Steam/Epic Demo. Misc improvements. Bug fixes.
v1.8.4 -

18 Mar

: Feature update. Light theme. Fully editable club affiliations. 40% faster loading. Bug fixes.
v1.7.4 -

11 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.2.0+2276383.
v1.7.3 -

9 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.2.0.
v1.7.2 -

8 Mar

: Feature update. Move players on loan. Move staff and humans to other club. Kits tab.
v1.6.2 -

27 Feb

: Feature update. Currency selector, UI zoom, happiness editing, release on free.
v1.5.2 -

22 Feb

: Feature update. Fully editable player relations, team cohesion, club supporters.
v1.4.2 -

19 Feb

: Patchfix for 26.1.3+2266940.
v1.4.1 -

15 Feb

: Feature update. Tactical familiarity, trained in nation/club, Game Pass Console.
v1.3.1 -

11 Feb

: Patchfix for 26.1.3.
v1.3.0 -

11 Feb

: Feature update. Personality, club income, transfer clauses, vision, affiliations, stadium dimensions.
v1.2.0 -

31 Jan

: Feature update. Player relations, club relations, kit style preview.
v1.1.0 -

25 Jan

: Feature update. Kit styles editing, advanced search filters.
v1.0.0 -

23 Jan

: Initial release.

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Discussion: FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

382 comments have been posted so far.

Stam • 4 weeks ago

@mitza8: As I've explained in the forums, moving free agents is about pure players and player/staff hybrids. I haven't fiddled with pure staff and human managers in that regard.
mitza8 • 4 weeks ago

How do you move staff to clubs? I'm looking at free agents staff and don't see the option
Stam • 4 weeks ago

@Scholze: Do you mean that the Heal button is disabled on the player's Overview tab?

@Barrel32: skovhuus who also reported this sent me his save file and the Confirm button was enabled for me. Are you on Steam? Are you using another language other than English? Send me a pm with details.

@mantorras77: Yes, the value field is the asking price for the player. If for example a player of another club is not for sale you'll see a value of 300M.
Scholze • 4 weeks ago

The healing feature is not available for the console version.
Barrel32 • 4 weeks ago

@Stam, the Confirm button is definitely not enabled when I go to the squad registration screen
mantorras77 • 4 weeks ago

@stam where is a players transfer listed amount on the FMLE or is it the same as the Value field on the player's overview screen?
Stam • 1 month ago

FMLE v1.10.5 is now available. This update introduces Staff tab for players of player/staff hybrid type. The Staff tab in-game shows wrong data, but FMLE shows the correct ones, including staff-specific CA, PA and reputations. Furthermore, you can now Move free agents as well as player/staff to clubs. Plus a few more goodies and various bug fixes. More info here. Enjoy!
Stam • 1 month ago

@dgooner: Make sure you're online.

@Barrel32: Going to the registration sceeen will practically make it possible to change your registered players, so the Confirm button will be enabled.
dgooners • 1 month ago

I downloaded FMLE, extracted and ran file. Then loaded game, then opened FMLE but just seeing "not connected" despite trying to load game. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm running version FM 26.3.0 and FMLE v1.9.5
Thanks in advance
Barrel32 • 1 month ago

Squad numbers works, registration still doesn't. I've never used the IGE, is there something specific that needs to be done for the squad registration other than just going in to the 'Registration' menu?
Stam • 1 month ago

I'm currently working on the next feature update. The plan is to release it either tonight or tomorrow. It will include fixes to a couple of issues, option to move player/staff to other clubs, and some more cool tweaks.
@skovhuus: I've had no issues at all with your save file as we talked about on chat.

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skovhuus • 1 month ago

@stam, i tried the 'squad numbers anytime' and 'attribute masking' none of it worked for me
Stam • 1 month ago

@skovhuus @Barrel32: The 'Squad Registration Anytime' works exactly like IGE. Try also enabling 'Squad Numbers Anytime'.

@Alfee: Send me a pm or chat message with details about your save and platform.
skovhuus • 1 month ago

got the same problem as @barrel32 and i've tried it all.
Alfee • 1 month ago

staff and clubs are showing. but no players are showing on the editor?
Barrel32 • 1 month ago

The 'squad registration anytime' feature isn't working for me. I've ticked it and saved changes but when I go in to register the squad it's still not available to do so. Any ideas?

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Stam • 1 month ago

@jaminbenj: That's helpful because I couldn't replicate the issue. I've prepared a possible fix that will be included in the next update. Send me a pm or chat message with your save file and I should be able to remove the player from his old club.
Moving free agents to a contract is not yet possible.

@partym: Alright. I'm planning to introduce customizable columns in a future update. Can't promise when exactly.

@mitza8: I'll look into it.
jaminbenj • 1 month ago

Hey @Stam,

I'm having the same issue as Vaydiem & Gianni where a player is still registered for his old club after transferring him to mine, this is only happening when the player is set as available for his old clubs 2nd or youth team, or the player isn't from the clubs first team. This also happens when transferring a player out of my second or youth team to another club - they remain in the roster at my club.

I am also unable to use the editor to sign a free agent.
partym • 1 month ago

@stam: Yes!
mitza8 • 1 month ago

Can you add a setting to change the wage view? eg to annual
Also the settings seem to reset every time you close the app
Stam • 1 month ago

@partym: Do you mean as extra columns on the club search screen?
partym • 1 month ago

Great!
Is it possible to add Training Facilities, Youth Facilities, Youth Recruitment and Youth Academy in the club search result bar?
Next to Name, Nation, UID, Status, REP and Budget
Stam • 1 month ago

@JamesTactics: FM26 rolled out a minor hotfix patch a few minutes ago. I've already updated FMLE to work with that. Try the 'Load Data' button again.
JamesTactics • 1 month ago

tried loading data, it just says 'unsupported'. the live editor is also on the latest version. tried restarting the game and the app. anybody know what my problem could be?
conorpxf • 1 month ago

Adding destroy all in that place when I wasn't paying attention. RIP

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