Sporting: Home

Sporting: Home

A big hello to all landing on this page. Welcome to a story I’ve had lined up to drop on FMScout for well over three months, and since Football Manager 2016 is just around the corner, I thought now would be the most ideal time to kick things off.

Some of you may or may not know that at the start of the 2015/2016 season Sporting appointed Jorge Jesus as their new manager. What is so significant about that? Jorge Jesus just so happens to be the 2010, 2014 & 2015 Liga NOS (Portuguese League) champion with Benfica, choosing to now cross the line that divides Lisbon to manage bitter rivals Sporting.

As you can imagine, there’s a huge commotion surrounding the managerial switchover, which has inspired me to not only get my teeth stuck into a save with Sporting, but to also document my journey via a story.

Jorge Jesus isn’t the only attraction to this team. It’s undeniably a team that carries a considerable amount of reputable weight; somewhat of a sleeping giant. It’s beginning to find its feet and what I plan to do is facilitate that process. I’ll be looking to dominate domestically, as the hatred brewing between Sporting and others demands, meanwhile leaving our mark in Europe as seasons go on.

Sporting’s finances also aren’t in the best condition, despite appearing to have weathered the worst that was thrown at them. Profits still need to be made and I’ll be looking towards youth to ensure the club is making the most out of its financial gains, whether that means turning to the club’s infamous youth academy or scouting the often talent laden South American market.

I’m undecided on whether I’ll make a few sacrifices in order to get the Beta , but until the game’s full release on November 13th, I’ll have plenty of posts ready for you guys to understand to a fuller extent just how Jorge Jesus placed Portuguese football in reverse with a simple move.

Enjoy, guys!

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Meet Sporting

Est. 1906

Kits

Nickname

‘Os Leoes’ – The Lions
‘Os Verde e Brancos’ – The Green and Whites

Stadium

Estádio José Alvalade



The 50,000 capacity stadium was one of the arenas used in Euro 2004 hosted by Portugal, yet to be blessed with a league title.

Captain

Adrien Silva
Nation: Portugal
Age: 26
Position: Centre Midfielder

Key Players

William Carvalho
Nation: Portugal
Age: 23
Position: Defensive Midfielder

Arguably Sporting's most prized possession, William Carvalho is a cool and composed controlling midfielder who has attracted the interest of clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United in past transfer windows.



Joao Mario
Nation: Portugal
Age: 22
Position: Centre Midfielder

On the face of things, Joao Mario may seem like a regular central midfielder, but it's his versatility that makes him such an important player, one that's capable of contributing to the flow of a game, attacking in transition from the middle of the park and defending the club's colours from just about anywhere on the pitch.



Islam Slimani
Nation: Portugal
Age: 26
Position: Striker

Islam Slimani is a towering forward who thrives in aerial battles and stands as Sporting's first line of defence in the all-new pressing system that's to be installed this season. A regular goalscorer for Lisbon giants who's been tipped for a move to the Premier League previously.

Prospects

Gelson Martins
Nation: Portugal
Age: 20
Position: Winger

Although he is still raw, Gelson Martins possesses the same level of trickery and confidence in his own ability that was evident in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. A potential gem.



Matheus Pereira
Nation: / Brazil/Portugal
Age: 19
Position: Winger

Matheus Pereira is a modern era winger; one who aims to utilise his dribbling skills in order to gain space to cut in on his favoured foot. One of the most eye-catching youngsters in the current set-up.

Rivals

SL Benfica & FC Porto

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