Football Manager Live is the online incarnation of the popular Football Manager game series. This newest entry follows the previous installments in presenting a management sim for fans, while different in letting players build their football club from the ground up, including over 300,000 real-life players as well as name and uniform.

The game features 10 leagues and caters to various play styles. For the more tactical player, strategy might focus on unlocking defensive moves or extra techniques, while a less-experienced or more action-based player might focus on upgrading coaching.

Action is shown in the form of 2-D matches, and competition takes place in league as well as in knockout round tournaments. Play is turn-based, and moves subject to a time limit. If you need to be away, the option exists to pre-set your team settings and allow an AI manager to play for you. Friendly matches are an option, as well as small tournaments between friends, even for prizes. There are also full-fledged training systems, upgrade options, a transfer system, the economic side of a club to look after, as well as many options for interaction between managers.

Football Manager live is available via download as well as a retail box in parts of Europe.