The 2021-2022 summer transfer window has been the craziest window ever, with a whole host of big-name moves across various clubs. It definitely does not feel justified to play FM21 without these updated databases.
Before we go into the details of the databases, here are the general steps as to how to download and install these changes in your game.
1. Download the file to your computer using the "Download" button
2. Extract the zip file if the downloaded file is in a zip format.
3. Move the contents of the file to "Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2021/editor data/" (create the 'editor date' folder if it doesn't exist, leave out '')
4. Start Football Manager and select "New Career Game"
This screenshot is what your DB settings should look like if you have downloaded and moved the file to the correct location.
1. Sortitoutsi Database
The Sortitoutsi is a popular Database among the Football Manager faithful. This Football Manager Data Update will Update Football Manager with all the latest real-life transfers and player movements. It is updated every day, and it keeps up with the latest player moves.
The link to download the Database is sortitoutsi.net/football-manager-data-update
2. Pr0 Database
The Pr0 database is another popular Database among FM players. Just like the Sortitoutsi, it is updated with the latest transfers up to the 1st of September. The features of this database are; new people created who don't exist in the current database - players/staff. Also, the players/staff who passed away are removed from the database.
The link to download the Pr0 database is https://fmpr0.com/download
3. FM Inside Database
FM Inside team offers changes similar to Sortitoutsi & Pr0. It has all the latest transfers and player moves as of Sep 3rd 2021. The features of the database are; the latest transfers made during the transfer window. Added missing players/managers to the database.
New potential FM22 wonderkids to discover have been added to this updated FM21 database as well. There have been managerial changes made, contract renewals & terminations, updated captains and vice-captains.
There have been corrected club & kit colours, with edited real competition and league names. New clubs were added, or removed, or merged. Award & trophy names have been corrected.
Added/Removed legends/icons/favoured personnel. Added real-life media pundits. PA & CA Updates / Upgrades / Downgrades. Promotion & Relegation from leagues that have already finished
The link to download the database is fminside.net/downloads/fmi-update/287-fmi-update-213_1
Summary
These databases help make FM21 still relevant after the 2021-2022 transfer window. A couple even go the extra mile and incorporate ability changes for players who have improved/declined over the past year. These changes will help make the game experience more enjoyable and help managers start new exciting saves before the Football Manager 2022 comes out.