) based on their playing status—specifically the percentage of games they have played relative to their age. Highlighted Roles : In modern skins or related Football Manager games,

: A color plus black. Adding black to a hue creates a shade, making the color darker.

There is an aesthetic nostalgia to the CM 01/02 interface that modern games struggle to replicate. The high-contrast grids, the harsh font, and the primary colours gave the game the feel of a business spreadsheet—a serious tool for serious work.

In fact, the colour attribute system has been refined and expanded in subsequent versions of the game. Modern versions of Football Manager feature a more complex and nuanced attribute system, with a wider range of attributes and interactions.

“He’s boring,” Sam said.