2000-01 Season Throwback Database for FM26 [Complete DB]

This database takes you back to the 2000-01 season. Relive and change the history with some of the biggest legends of all time.


Travel back in time to an era of football where some of the greatest players of all time roamed the world. This Football Manager 2026 throwback database brings back some epic teams, managers and players from around the world in the original leagues and teams from 2000/01. If you don't remember the 00's football, this is a great and fun opportunity to learn about an epic football era.


Released: 27 March 2026

I have researched for this DB for years, looking through old archives for stats, watching video material, talking to football historians. To be able to rate the player attributes as best as possible.

So jump into the FM Time-machine and travel back to 2000.

Season 2000/01 Database - 8 Playable Nations

• England (Premier League, 1. Division)
  
• Italy (Serie A & Serie B )
  
• Scotland (Premiership)
  
• Spain (La Liga & Segunda)
  
• France (Ligue 1)
  
• Germany (Bundesliga)
  
• Portugal (Primera)
  
• Netherlands (Eredivisie)
  
• Thousands of created players
  

Season 2000/01 Database - Download Options

Download 2000-01 Season Save-Game (fm)

The direct download link on this page will lead you to a save game file which makes it easier and faster to load.

Database-only

Download 2000-01 Season Database (fmf)

How to play Season 2000/01 on FM26

With Save-game
1. Move the downloaded file to your "games" folder:
Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2026/games

2. Open Football Manager 2026 > Load Game > Select the 2000-01 DB

3. Add your manager and select the club you want to manage.

With Database file
1. Move the downloaded file to your "editor data" folder:
Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/editor data

2. Open Football Manager 2026 > Start a new career > Select the "2000 01 DB" option from the top right drop down button with database version (26.2.0 Update) and make sure no other database files are ticked.

3. Click on the "Advanced Setup" button to select the leagues of choice and database size settings. Also untick the box that says 'Do not add key staff' as this will make sure that the game adds more staff members to all teams.

You can watch the video tutorial below if you're having trouble.

Season 2000/01 - Teaser Trailer

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