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FM26 "Fixed PA" to "PA Range" - U23

A database that's ensures U23 players all have a potential range, instead of a fixed PA. Adds some variety to your saves!

By on Nov 04, 2025   1041 views   5 comments
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Downloads: 175 / Size: 1.5 MB / Added: 2025-11-04
A pretty simple database, but it randomises the PA value of players under 23!

For those unaware, the potential of a player in FM26 is defined by their PA value, or Potential Ability. It goes from 1-200.

A lot of players have a fixed value, for example Michael Olise's PA is a fixed value of 180, meaning this will be his potential every single game. However, for example, Leny Yoro has a PA range of -95 (don't ask, it's what SI named it), which means his potential will vary from 160 to 190 in every new game. This means that sometimes he's a good player for most top European sides (160), but other times he's a near-guaranteed Ballon d'Or winner - If defenders ever won that (190).

This database-file called "FM26 ESSENTIALS - Potential Ranges - U23 Men's.fmf" makes it so that every player with a fixed value, gets a PA range, matching somewhat to their fixed value.
For example:
Michael Olise: Fixed PA: 180 - New PA Range: 170-200
Christantus Uche: Fixed PA: 152 - New PA Range: 140-170
Anthony Elanga: Fixed PA: 145 - New PA Range: 130-160

Also, both these files are .fmf file. This means that they go into your "editor data" folder, which is usually located at "\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2026\editor data", or where-ever you've chosen to place your user data. But if you've placed in at a non-default location, you probably don't need me to explain this to you.
You also must start a new game to select this file and use, it won't work on existing save-games.

This will add a bit more variety to your save games, and hopefully make scouting the next superstar a little more fun!

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Downloads: 175 / Size: 1.5 MB / Added: 2025-11-04
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Discussion: FM26 "Fixed PA" to "PA Range" - U23

5 comments have been posted so far.

  • SGDynamite's avatar
    Okay, thank you for your work.
  • GfxJG's avatar
    Eventually yes, I will. But it's not a priority for me, as it's simply not one I use myself. But yes, I'll add it eventually, but figured most people would prefer getting the base one out ASAP :-)
  • SGDynamite's avatar
    can you please make this file with the Max PA Settings for all U23 Players, the Filename in FM24 was "ESSENTIALS - Potential Ranges MAXED - U23 WINTER"
  • GfxJG's avatar
    I don't know what they changed, but the Editor is INSANELY fast this year - So it was easy to quickly do this after work, instead of having to set aside half an afternoon just for loading times :-)
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  • SGDynamite's avatar
    wow this was fast, big thx :)
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