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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 Mar.

By Stam Updated on Mar 11, 2026 95790 views 252 comments

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Downloads: 17360 / Size: 4.4 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 7 feature updates in just 6 weeks since launch, bringing a wealth of new functionality. With 17,000+ downloads, it's the most rapidly developed FM editor that keeps getting better.

Released: 23 January - v1.0.0 (early Beta)
Updated: 11 March - v1.7.4 (patchfix 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?

✔ 4.3 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 1.7.4 is compatible with the following Windows editions: Steam, Epic & Game Pass (including Console).

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

v1.7.4 -

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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Downloads: 17360 / Size: 4.4 MB / Added: 2026-01-23

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Discussion: FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

252 comments have been posted so far.

ViE • 1 month ago

@Stam Installing Visual C++ Runtime worked. Thanks.
Stam • 1 month ago

We're having a technical issue this evening with the automated email that's being sent out after completing an order. I'll make sure to solve the problem tonight and resend the emails for all orders with an unclaimed license. In the meantime, feel free to message me (via pm or the live chat) and I can sort your license manually. Apologies for the inconvenience.
@efmustang @JamilJunior: I've already sorted your licenses. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
efmustang • 1 month ago

just pay for the key but
"No license found that requires activation. Check below if it is already activated."
this is wath i get when click de link that will take me to activation key.
JAMILJUNIOR • 1 month ago

I paid for the license, but it doesn't appear to be available to me.
djcLUFC • 1 month ago

@stam how do you do that and how much?
Stam • 1 month ago

@djcLUFC: You need a paid license to unlock the ability to save your edits.

@Alon986: Using a custom database shouldn't matter.

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djcLUFC • 1 month ago

Can't save changes
Alon986 • 1 month ago

Yo does the editor will work on a retro mode database and save my changes?
Stam • 1 month ago

@mitza8: Both were unemployed. What if you type their last name only?
mitza8 • 1 month ago

@Stam try with more examples, specifically unemployed. maybe 1 out of 20 shows up in the search results but most others don't. Or they could show up under the first name but once I hit space after the first name it doesn't return any results
Stam • 1 month ago

@ViE: It looks like a dependency issue. Normally this is included by default in Windows 11 as part of the operating system. Try installing Visual C++ Runtime and let me know. You might need to restart.

@GbobehW: It seems doable, but need to investigate.
ViE • 1 month ago

"The code execution cannot proceed because VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem."

Hello @Stam

This has been popping up every time I attempt to launch the editor. I have reinstalled multiple times but it's still the same. Anything I can do?

Cheers.
GbobehW • 1 month ago

Hey Stam can you add the abillity to transfer staff
Stam • 1 month ago

@mitza8: I can't replicate this. For example, I tried a save game from 2031 where Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema are both managers and they show up on staff search.
mitza8 • 1 month ago

I found a bug, staff members that are ex-players don't show up in staff search. So in a longer term save you can't find any of your staff that were players at the start of the save
Stam • 1 month ago

I'll be looking to revise the presentation of this page tomorrow to make it clearer this is a free download and a powerful tool you can benefit from, even without a license. A couple of new screenshots are also in order. In the meantime, I still haven't announced the launch of FMLE in a news article nor on socials. So that's one more task for tomorrow.
@smoove2xD: You need a paid license to unlock the ability to save your edits.

@Soccer3Jackson: Happy to know it helped. Thank you for the kind words!
smoove2xD • 1 month ago

I cant click on Save Changes why ?
Soccer3Jackson • 1 month ago

The squad registration at anytime appears to not be working for me any recommendations?

Edit: I fixed it on game restart! Great work on the editor! Saved my save! (forgot to register whole squad lol)
Stam • 1 month ago

@darlkangel: It's not currently possible to enable a kit that doesn't exist. I'll need to investigate how I could make that work. Regarding RCA, we (FM Scout) first revealed how CA is calculated back in 2020 with an exclusive research article by CAE. I'm utilizing our own research.

@whiteij7544: A player's personality is inferred from their personality attributes and a couple of mental attributes. I could implement that in the next feature update.
darlkangel • 1 month ago

@stam, for example: Port Vale, you can see they have 1º and 2º Kit, but dont have 3º kit enable. Can we edit that to enable it?

Btw, how RCA calculation works?
Thank you
whiteij7544 • 1 month ago

Hi Stam this is really good, well done. Can you change the players personality?
DLN • 1 month ago

Yeah it happened like that but I think it is working as intended.

Thanks man.
Stam • 1 month ago

@DLN: So you change the club status to Always Amateur, yet it automatically changes to Semi-Pro after a certain period of time in-game?

@benrollo13: Yes, it's on my to-do list.

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DLN • 1 month ago

Great work.

I'm trying to force a team to stay always amateur but i think, it is not working, it keeps getting semi-pro.
benrollo13 • 1 month ago

Great work Stam. Are there plans to enable adding columns to the search view?

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