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Metacritic 82

Football Manager Live

Sports Interactive|2009StrategySports

LumiScore

50

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

30 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to set clear time limits for playing, especially given the game's continuous online nature. Discuss the importance of balancing game time with other activities and real-world responsibilities.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable for a sports management simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Helps prevent excessive screen time and promotes a balanced lifestyle, while still allowing the child to enjoy the strategic benefits of the game.

What your child develops

Football Manager Live offers deep strategic and critical thinking challenges, requiring players to manage complex systems, analyze data, and adapt to dynamic situations. It fosters reading comprehension and mathematical skills through extensive data management and tactical adjustments. The online competitive environment can also encourage social interaction and communication with other managers.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~13hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Football Manager Live from Sports Interactive, the creators of the hugely popular Football Manager series, is a combination of Fantasy Football, Auction sites, Social Networking and the Football Manager concept all rolled into one. Create and manage your very own football club — YOU create your team name, colors, badge & home ground and YOU decide which players to sign.