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FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

Ultra fast and lightweight real-time editor for Football Manager 26. Free powerful scouting for everyone, advanced editing with Smart History. High-octane alternative to the official In-Game Editor. Updated 11 Apr.

By Stam Updated on Apr 11, 2026 350464 views 382 comments

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Downloads: 35121 / Size: 4.5 MB / Added: 2026-01-23

Football Manager 2026 Tools - FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

FM Live Editor 26 (FMLE26 for short) is a powerful real time editor with a scouting edge for Football Manager 2026.

Compatibility: It works with Windows 10/11 and the latest 26.2.0 Steam, Epic, Game Pass and Game Pass Console versions of FM 2026.

FMLE26 has received 10 feature updates in just 10 weeks since launch, bringing a wealth of new functionality. With 35,000+ downloads, it's the most rapidly developed FM editor that keeps getting better.

Released: 23 January - v1.0.0 (early Beta)
Updated: 11 April - v1.10.6 (feature update)

Redistribution Policy

Exclusively available from fmscout.com.
If you want to put FM Live Editor on other sites, you may link back here but cannot host any files yourselves. Thank you!

Why Download?

✔ 4.5 MB - installs in seconds
✔ Launches in 1 second, loads data in under 2
✔ Compatible with all PC editions on Windows
✔ Updated within hours of new FM patches
✔ All scouting & search features are 100% free
✔ Preview every editing feature before you buy

FMLE Features

FMLE26 is a fully featured real-time editor with a scouting edge. It's fast, clean, and focused on what matters. The scouting features are simple but super useful.

For more advanced scouting, I recommend Genie Scout 26.

Here's an overview of the key features.

Smart Edit History

The first FM Editor with a "Pending & Undo" system; a unique feature designed for peace of mind.
✔ Fields you change get a red border (pending), while those you save get a green border (applied).
✔ Edit History page shows everything you have edited in your current session.
✔ Made a mistake? You can remove pending changes or undo applied edits instantly.

Clean & Easy Interface

I've focused on Quality of Life features that save you time.
✔ Editing should be fast and simple with click and drag fields wherever possible.
✔ Search works as live filtering and enables you to find any player, staff or club from your save instantly.
✔ Smart Navigation that remembers your last position and tab.
✔ Currency selector and UI zoom options for a personalized experience.

Powerful Search & Filters

The Advanced Search is a high-speed engine built directly into the editor, and it is 100% free for everyone.
✔ Find exactly who you need with powerful filters that go beyond the basic game.
✔ See critical data directly in your search results, which is ideal for quick scouting while you play.

What is Free - No License Required

✔ Full Advanced Search with overpowered filters
✔ Live filtering - find any player, staff, or club instantly
✔ View all player attributes, CA/PA, positions, traits, personality
✔ View club finances, facilities, stadium details, relations
✔ View contracts, clauses, wages, transfer status
✔ Preview the full editing system (pending edits, edit history)
✔ No sign-up, no credit card, no time limit
FMLE is a genuinely useful scouting companion even without a license.

What can you Edit - License Required

Human Managers
Become unsackable, register squad at any time, and change your manager stats.

Players
All attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, positions, traits, personality, reputation, happiness, 2nd nationalities, registration, languages, fav/disliked clubs & people.

Staff
Attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, coaching licenses, staff roles, reputation, preferred formations, relations, personal info.

Clubs
Finances, income, facilities, stadium, kit styles & colors, relations, affiliations, benefactor status, vision, supporters, tactical attributes, and more.

Contracts
Wages, dates, clauses (release, bonus), loyalty bonus, move to other club, cancel loans & future transfers, release on free.

Instant Actions
Heal injuries, fix fitness, remove bans, boost morale, inspire player, maximize team cohesion & tactical familiarity. Mass edit for entire squads.

Whenever there's a new official patch out, I'll do my best to update FMLE asap.

FMLE Screenshots

How to use FMLE

Current version 1.10.6 is compatible with the following Windows editions: Steam, Epic & Game Pass (including Console). Even the Demo.

Unzip and install by running the .exe file.
Open Football Manager 26 and load your saved game.
Open FMLE 26.
Click on Load Data button. You need to be online for your first run and after an update.
Search for clubs, players, staff.
Double-click on an item from the results.
The profile will open in a tab and you can edit data there.
Once done editing click on the Save Changes button for the changes to take effect.

Support FM Live Editor

You can support the development of this tool by purchasing a license which unlocks the ability to save your edits for the 2026 version.
This is an one time upgrade which costs £5.49 / €5.99 / $6.99 (VAT is included).

✔ Activate on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
✔ 10% loyalty discount on the next edition (FMLE 27)
✔ Exclusive supporter badge on your FM Scout profile
✔ All future FMLE 26 updates included

Licenses

For support queries regarding licenses, please contact me via private message, live chat or [email protected].

Bug Reports

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in the official FMLE forum.

Important: Please keep a backup of your save game before using FMLE 26 to edit your game’s data. FMScout.com cannot be held liable for any corrupt game files, or any other issue caused by the use of FMLE 26. A backup will make sure that whatever happens, you will still have your saved game.

Version History

v1.10.6 -

11 Apr

: Patchfix for 26.3.0+2287101 Console. Add missing kits. Bug fixes.
v1.10.5 -

6 Apr

: Feature update. Staff tab for player/staff hybrids. Move free agents and player/staff. Retirement actions. Bug fixes.
v1.9.5 -

30 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.3.0.
v1.9.4 -

27 Mar

: Feature update. Stadium Search. New editable fields for players. Works with Steam/Epic Demo. Misc improvements. Bug fixes.
v1.8.4 -

18 Mar

: Feature update. Light theme. Fully editable club affiliations. 40% faster loading. Bug fixes.
v1.7.4 -

11 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.2.0+2276383.
v1.7.3 -

9 Mar

: Patchfix for 26.2.0.
v1.7.2 -

8 Mar

: Feature update. Move players on loan. Move staff and humans to other club. Kits tab.
v1.6.2 -

27 Feb

: Feature update. Currency selector, UI zoom, happiness editing, release on free.
v1.5.2 -

22 Feb

: Feature update. Fully editable player relations, team cohesion, club supporters.
v1.4.2 -

19 Feb

: Patchfix for 26.1.3+2266940.
v1.4.1 -

15 Feb

: Feature update. Tactical familiarity, trained in nation/club, Game Pass Console.
v1.3.1 -

11 Feb

: Patchfix for 26.1.3.
v1.3.0 -

11 Feb

: Feature update. Personality, club income, transfer clauses, vision, affiliations, stadium dimensions.
v1.2.0 -

31 Jan

: Feature update. Player relations, club relations, kit style preview.
v1.1.0 -

25 Jan

: Feature update. Kit styles editing, advanced search filters.
v1.0.0 -

23 Jan

: Initial release.

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Downloads: 35121 / Size: 4.5 MB / Added: 2026-01-23

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Discussion: FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

382 comments have been posted so far.

Stam • 14 hours ago

@Dakotaen: Please provide more details in a private message or on a forum post. Not sure what you mean exactly by "doesn't work properly".

@jinjin: You need a license to unlock the Save Changes button.

@rota66: I've explained this in previous comment replies. It's not currently possible. Future transfers are quite complex, lots of moving parts. I'm still trying to make sense of them.

@priority76: It should actually add a corner stand if you enable the relevant circle for it.
Dakotaen • 3 days ago

Moving staff to different clubs doesn't work properly. I managed to get it working once, after continuously switching staff roles back and forth between Scout (which is what I wanted) and random other roles, but since then it hasn't functioned at all.
jinjin • 3 days ago

why wont it let me save the changes i had done?
rota66 • 4 days ago

How do I transfer a player for a fee?
priority76 • 4 days ago

Can anyone tell me if changing the stadiums i.e. adding corner stands actually works? It would be the main reason I purchase this.
Stam • 5 days ago

@noldar: I'm not developing Genie Scout, Eugene is. I've just notified him.

@farvfz: It was a choice I made on purpose to keep the main nation as read-only. It's not difficult to make the main nation editable though.
noldar • 5 days ago

@Stam Hello Stam, console version still doesn't work for Genie Scout. There was an update April 9 that did not receive an update from your end.
farvfz • 1 week ago

Hello! This is a great app, but I'm having a problem: I want to change the players' nationalities, but it only lets me add a second nationality. Even when they aren't called up by their home country, they still don't choose to represent their second nationality.
Stam • 1 week ago

@bundy: What exactly you can't change? Edit something, then press the Save Changes button and hit the Continue button in-game once.
bundy • 1 week ago

i bought the license and still i cant change shit
Ambience • 1 week ago

@Stam The mass edit staff could work a little bit like in other editors, have another tab where you fill out all the stats and information and thenm decide to which team apply it.
CantQuickandRush • 1 week ago

Hi,
Is there anything specific to do to be able to register players during the season when the box is ticked please ? Can't do so, either in Champions or in Ligue 1. Thanks
sergiohidalgof • 1 week ago

@Stam I solved it. I had to set the possition to 0 instead of 1 to remove it.
Stam • 1 week ago

@westo22: I don't understand what you're saying. Re-downloading and re-installing FMLE shouldn't have any difference in its Load Data functionality.

@Ambience: No. How do you imagine this could work? Please provide an example use.

@Kikinho99: As explained in my previous comment, it's not currently possible. Future transfers are quite complex, lots of moving parts. I'm still trying to make sense of them.

@sergiohidalgof: Any chance you're also using another editor that might be resetting the positions of these players?
westo22 • 1 week ago

fm scout doesnt load up fully . in order for me to load it i have to download the game again for it to register load data
Ambience • 2 weeks ago

How can we mass edit staff?
Kikinho99 • 2 weeks ago

When modifying a club player, players should be able to decide the amount they'd receive if it's a sale, or the amount they'd pay if it's a purchase. This would make the game more realistic, rather than losing all players for free without any compensation. I know this is possible with the in-game editor, and I thought it would be more appealing. If it were possible here, it would be perfect.
sergiohidalgof • 2 weeks ago

@Stam Pure players, they are from my youth academy.
Stam • 2 weeks ago

Status: For the next feature update, I'm working on nation profiles with national teams. I'm hoping to have it ready by the end of this week.
@Floom7474: I haven't fiddled with competition editing so far. It's on my list for a future version.

@Kikinho99: Setting up player moves as future transfers is not yet possible.

@sergiohidalgof: Are they player/staff type or pure players?
Floom7474 • 2 weeks ago

hello, this is possible to change the division of one club ? I mean my B team of Andorra "Gimnastic ..." is not on the lowest spanish division playable but in a liga i dont manage and i think dont promote ? so i would love to push them in the lowest possible but playable league ? thank you
Kikinho99 • 2 weeks ago

With the paid version, is it possible to transfer a player from my team to another club while receiving a transfer fee? When I want to transfer a player, I can only do it with 'Move to other club' but without a fee. The same applies if I want a player from another club; I can't find how to get them with financial compensation. Thank you
sergiohidalgof • 2 weeks ago

Hello, there are some players for whom, even if I change their position in the editor, they always return to the original values. Why could this be?
Stam • 2 weeks ago

@Vault_4: Redownload and reinstall is needed for feature updates. For patchfix updates, a simple app restart will suffice.

@paul0000: We've already sorted activating your 2nd device.
Vault_4 • 2 weeks ago

Awesome tools! I'd be wondering how Salford's players would be confused that their training ground next day is state-of-the-art facilities

If i have to give criticism, I wish that auto-update can be done without having to manually reinstall the setup through here, though it's not a big of a deal.
paul0000 • 2 weeks ago

explain how i do that pls

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