What Does This Plugin Do?
FM26 Player Export is a free BepInEx plugin that lets you export any player list from Football Manager 2026 directly to a CSV file — with a single keyboard shortcut. No copy-pasting, no third-party apps running in the background.It works on two screens:
🧑🤝🧑 Squad screen (your club's squad)
🗄️ Player Search / Database screen (filtered search results)
The export captures all columns currently visible on screen — including name, age, position, nationality, ability stars, salary, contract expiry, and any custom columns you've added. It also auto-scrolls the list so every player is captured, not just the ones visible at the time.
Requirements
Before installing, make sure you have the following:- Football Manager 2026 (Steam, Windows) | Steam |
- BepInEx 6 for Unity IL2CPP | [BepInEx Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/BepInEx/BepInEx/releases) |
⚠️ BepInEx must already be installed and working before you install this plugin. If you've never used BepInEx with FM26 before, install it first and launch the game once to let it generate its folder structure.
Installation
Step 1 — Download the plugin
Download the file from the link below and save it somewhere you can find it.📥 Download FM26PlayerExport v3.1.0
⚠️ HEADS UP — Windows SmartScreen / Antivirus Warning
When downloading the plugin .dll file, Windows may block the download or show a security warning. This is completely normal — Windows flags any DLL downloaded from the internet that doesn't have a paid digital certificate from a registered company.
The plugin contains no viruses, malware or malicious code of any kind. It only reads FM26's UI to export player data — it does not access the internet, does not modify your save file, and does not alter any game files.
How to unblock the file:When downloading the plugin .dll file, Windows may block the download or show a security warning. This is completely normal — Windows flags any DLL downloaded from the internet that doesn't have a paid digital certificate from a registered company.
The plugin contains no viruses, malware or malicious code of any kind. It only reads FM26's UI to export player data — it does not access the internet, does not modify your save file, and does not alter any game files.
> Right-click the .dll file
> Click Properties
> On the General tab, check the "Unblock" checkbox at the bottom
> Click OK
> If your antivirus removes the file automatically, add the folder BepInEx\plugins\FM26PlayerExport\ as an exception in your antivirus settings.
The full source code is available for anyone who wants to verify it. Full transparency. 🙂
Step 2 — Locate your BepInEx plugins folder
Open **Windows Explorer** and navigate to your Football Manager 2026 installation folder. By default this is:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26Inside that folder, open:
BepInEx → plugins
Step 3 — Create the plugin folder
Inside the **plugins** folder, create a new folder called:FM26PlayerExport
Step 4 — Copy the DLL
Copy the **FM26PlayerExport.dll** file you downloaded into the folder you just created:BepInEx\plugins\FM26PlayerExport\FM26PlayerExport.dll
Your folder structure should look like this:
Football Manager 26 > BepInEx > plugins > FM26PlayerExport > FM26PlayerExport.dll ✅
Step 5 — Launch Football Manager 2026
Start the game normally through Steam. The plugin loads automatically with BepInEx — no extra setup needed.
How to Export Players
From the Squad Screen
1. Open your club and go to the **Squad** tab2. Set up your view with the columns you want exported (position, age, salary, etc.)
3. Press **`Ctrl + P`**
4. Wait a few seconds — the plugin will automatically scroll through the entire list
5. A message will appear in the BepInEx console confirming the export
From the Player Search / Database Screen
1. Go to **Scouting → Player Search** or open the global player database2. Apply any filters you want (league, position, age, etc.)
3. Press **`Ctrl + P`**
4. The plugin scrolls through all results automatically
5. Done!
Where Is the CSV Saved?
The file is saved automatically to your **Football Manager 2026 documents folder**:Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2026The filename includes the date and time, for example:
player_export_20260310_235900.csvYou can open it with **Microsoft Excel**, **Google Sheets**, or any spreadsheet app. Make sure to choose **semicolon (;)** as the delimiter when importing.
Keyboard Shortcuts
`Ctrl + P` | Start export (auto-scrolls the full list)`F8` | Re-scan UIDocuments (use this if you switch screens)
`F9` | Diagnostic mode — logs cell structure to help troubleshoot
Tips
- Set up your view first. Only the columns visible on screen will be exported. Add the columns you need before pressing `Ctrl + P`.- Press `F8` when switching screens. If you export from the Squad screen and then switch to the Database screen (or vice versa), press `F8` first to let the plugin detect the new screen.
- Large databases may take a few seconds. The plugin scrolls one page at a time, waiting a few frames between each scroll to let the game load the data. Be patient.
- Stars are exported as numbers. A player with 4.5 ability stars will appear as `4,5` in the CSV.
Troubleshooting
The CSV is empty or shows 0 players→ Press `F8` to re-scan, then try `Ctrl + P` again. Make sure you're on the Squad or Player Search screen.
The export starts but shows very few players
→ Your list might be filtered. Check if there are active filters on the screen limiting the results.
Headers show Col1, Col2, Col3...
→ This means the plugin can't read the column names. Try pressing `F8` and then `Ctrl + P` again.
Nothing happens when I press `Ctrl + P`
→ BepInEx may not be loaded correctly. Check that the file `BepInEx\LogOutput.log` exists and contains plugin loading messages.
Still having issues?
→ Press `F9` and share the `BepInEx\LogOutput.log` file in the comments below. The diagnostic output will help identify the exact problem.
Version History
v3.1.0 | Mar 2026 | Fixed Squad screen export (extra nesting level in UI tree)v3.0.0 | Mar 2026 | Auto-scroll, star reading, F9 diagnostic, net6.0 framework
v1.0.0 | Mar 2026 | Initial release — Database screen only, visible rows only
Credits
Developed by vintesetFM — Football Manager content creator.▶️ YouTube
Plugin built with BepInEx + IL2CppInterop for Unity 6 / FM26.
*This plugin is free and open source. It reads data from the game's UI — it does not modify your save file in any way.*
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