Top 250 FM24 Recruitment Staff Shortlist – Best Scouts, DoFs & Analysts

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Building a successful team in FM24 isn’t just about signing star players – it’s about having the right people behind the scenes too. Your recruitment team is key to long-term success, helping you find talent, manage transfers, and handle data analysis. In this post, we’ll dive into the essential roles you need and how our interactive shortlists can simplify your recruitment process.

Quick Guide to Adding a Staff Shortlist in FM24:

1. Download the Shortlist File: Grab the .fmf or .slf file.
2. Move the File: 
• For Windows, put it in \Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2024\shortlists; 
•  for Mac, place it in ~/Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2024/shortlists.
3. Open FM24: Start the game and load your save.
4. Import the Shortlist: Navigate to 'Staff' > 'Staff Shortlist' and select your file.
5. Use Your Shortlist: Start recruiting with ease!

 

Why a Top Recruitment Team Matters

A well-structured recruitment team is essential for any club’s success in Football Manager. They do more than just scout players – they manage data, oversee loans, and handle transfers, keeping your squad competitive and your finances in check. With our downloadable shortlist of 250 elite recruitment staff, you'll have access to the very best. For those looking for something more tailored, our premium members can enjoy bespoke shortlists designed to meet specific club needs.

Key Roles in Your Recruitment Team

• Directors of Football: Visionaries who align your club's philosophy with recruitment, and negotiate deals.
• Technical Directors: Oversee the technical side, ensuring your infrastructure supports player development and scouting.
• Scouts: The backbone of your team, scouts find talent and provide detailed reports.
• Recruitment Analysts: Using data to analyze potential signings, ensuring each player fits your style.
• Loan Managers: Handle loans efficiently, giving your young stars the right environment to grow.

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• Interactive Shortlists for FM24

• Our interactive shortlists are designed to make your recruitment process smoother. Easily sort by role, expertise, or region, ensuring you can target exactly what your team needs. Whether you’re after an expert scout or a savvy negotiator, we’ve got you covered.

  Looking to elevate your recruitment team in FM24? Start by downloading our shortlist and unlock your team’s full potential!

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• FM24 Best Directors of Football
• FM24 Best Technical Directors
• FM24 Best Scouts
• FM24 Best Recruitment Analysts
• FM24 Best Loan Managers

FM24 Best Directors of Football

Directors of Football are the heart of your club’s strategy. In FM24, they’re the ones who ensure transfers align with your club’s vision, juggling short-term needs with long-term planning. A great DoF can balance tough negotiations and smart recruitment, ensuring you don’t just sign players – you sign the right players. Look for a DoF with sharp Negotiation skills and the ability to spot talent that fits your tactics.

Name	Age	Club	Nat	Wage
Rodolfo Borrell	52	Austin FC	ESP	40,000
Txiki Begiristain	58	Man City	ESP	50,000
Monchi	54	Aston Villa	ESP	40,000
Dan Ashworth	52	Newcastle	ENG	38,500
Cristiano Giuntoli	51	Juventus	ITA	61,000
Zeljko Buvac	61	Dynamo Moscow	BIH	18,750
Deco	45	FC Barcelona	POR	14,750
Rui Pedro Braz	45	SL Benfica	POR	5,250
Antonio Cordón	59	Olympiakos	ESP	23,500
Luís Campos	58	Paris Saint-Germain	POR	11,500
Andrea Berta	45	Atlético de Madrid	ITA	21,000
Alfredo Merino	54	CD Mirandés	ESP	7,000
Raúl Loroño	50	Athletic Club	ESP	6,250
Oliver Ruhnert	50	Union Berlin	GER	12,250
Luís Gonçalves	70	FC Porto	POR	8,250
Federico Cherubini	52	Juventus	ITA	7,500
Juan Carlos Cordero	48	Real Zaragoza	ESP	4,500
Les Reed	70	Wrexham	ENG	2,000
Victor Orta	44	Sevilla	ESP	16,500
Angelo Mariano Fabiani	61	Lazio	ITA	15,500
Marco Neppe	37	Bayern München	GER	8,250
Carlos Eduardo Santoro	42	BAH	BRA	1,500
Alexandre Mattos	45	ATP	BRA	3,400
Jon Rudkin	59	Leicester	ENG	10,000
Piotr Sadowski	44	Man Utd	POL	800
Frank McParland	64	Birmingham	ENG	2,800
Roberto Olabe	55	Real Sociedad	ESP	17,000
Florian Maurice	49	Stade Rennais	FRA	7,500
Klemens Hartenbach	58	SC Freiburg	GER	12,250
Tim Steidten	44	West Ham	GER	12,000
Christoph Freund	46	Bayern München	AUT	33,000
Alberto Benito	51	Aston Villa	ESP	6,000
Jason Wilcox	51	Southampton	ENG	18,000
Ramón Planes	55	Real Betis	ESP	18,250
John Murtough	50	Man Utd	ENG	10,000
Sebastian Kehl	43	Borussia Dortmund	GER	10,250
Dimitri de Condé	48	KRC Genk	BEL	8,250
Paulo Araújo	53	FC Barcelona	POR	3,400
Phil Giles	48	Brentford	ENG	15,000
Jörg Schmadtke	59	Liverpool	GER	35,000
Daniele Pradè	56	Fiorentina	ITA	21,500
Erik Bretos	33	Real Sociedad	ESP	4,100
Tiago Pinto	38	Roma	POR	26,000
Canito	46	Atlético de Madrid	ESP	4,700
Marc Overmars	50	Royal Antwerp	NED	25,500
Piero Ausilio	51	Inter	ITA	30,500
Giovanni Rossi	57	Sassuolo	ITA	10,750
Henk Veldmate	66	FC Groningen	NED	3,400
Cléber Romualdo	58	ABF	BRA	975
Hugo D'Elia	65	Resende	BRA	500
Lee Congerton	49	Atalanta	WAL	6,500
Edu Gaspar	45	Arsenal	BRA	15,000
Paul Winstanley	43	Chelsea	ENG	15,000
Rodrigo Caetano	53	ATM	BRA	8,000
Luděk Mikloško	61	Baník Ostrava	CZE	1,100
Bojan Krkić	32	FC Barcelona	ESP	3,400
Ross Wilson	41	Nottm Forest	SCO	10,000
Ramón Tejada	49	SD Huesca	ESP	1,800
Álvaro Ladrón de Guevara	34	Real Betis	ESP	95
Felipe Miñambres	58	Levante	ESP	4,100
Pablo Rodríguez	48	Aston Villa	ESP	2,200
Florent Ghisolfi	38	OGC Nice	FRA	7,500
Simon Wilson	40	Stockport County	ENG	2,000
Marcus Mann	39	Hannover 96	GER	9,000
Braulio Vázquez	51	CA Osasuna	ESP	8,500
Benjamin Weber	40	SC Paderborn	GER	4,900
Jon Andoni Goikoetxea	57	FC Barcelona	ESP	1,600
Júnior Chávare	56	Ferroviária (SP)	BRA	525
Bruno Spindel	47	FLA	BRA	2,000
Andrés Fassi	55	FC Juárez	ARG	925

FM24 Best Technical Directors

Technical Directors play a behind-the-scenes role that’s essential for long-term success. In FM24, they focus on improving your club’s infrastructure – from scouting to player development. They help you build a sustainable system where talent can flourish. With strong Judging Staff Ability and Negotiation skills, a top Technical Director will make sure your club’s technical staff is the best it can be, creating an environment that allows young players to thrive.

Name	Age	Club	Nat	Wage
Manu Fernández	46	Real Madrid	ESP	26,500
Abián Perdomo	42	Real Madrid	ESP	25,500
Steffen Korell	51	Borussia Mönchengladbach	GER	12,250
Giovanni Sartori	66	Bologna	ITA	13,000
David Weir	53	Brighton	SCO	3,500
Frans Hoek	66	Orange County	NED	925
João Tralhão	42	Antalyaspor	POR	3,300
Luisão	42	SL Benfica	BRA	5,250
Jan Streuer	71	FC Twente	NED	6,750
Steve Wigley	61	Fulham	ENG	3,500
Laurence Stewart	37	Chelsea	ENG	15,000
Kristjaan Speakman	44	Sunderland	ENG	3,000
Andy Scoulding	41	Tottenham	ENG	12,000
Albert Roca	60	Bengaluru FC	ESP	1,900
Marco Otero	49	Marseille	SUI	8,000
Nicolás Burdisso	42	Fiorentina	ARG	18,250
Grétar Rafn Steinsson	41	Leeds Utd	ISL	12,000
Carl Darlington	41	Everton	WAL	2,000
Richard Hughes	44	Bournemouth	SCO	3,500
Neil Adams	57	Norwich	ENG	4,500
Gordon Strachan	66	Dundee	SCO	500
Alan Irvine	64	West Ham	SCO	3,000
Jimmy Gilligan	59	Watford	ENG	3,000
Armand Garrido	67	Bourgoin-Jallieu	FRA	600
Andoni Bombín	41	Independiente del Valle	ESP	550
Ben Bartlett	43	Houston Dynamo	ENG	4,000
Rui Correia	41	FC Porto	POR	3,200
Diego Gil de Gómez	37	Athletic Club	ESP	9,750
Vincent Ponsot	46	Lyon	FRA	7,750
Matthew Kidson	43	Aston Villa	ENG	10,000

FM24 Best Scouts

A great scout is your gateway to the world’s best untapped talent. In FM24, top scouts aren’t just good at finding players – they’re experts at spotting potential before others do. The best scouts excel at Judging Player Potential and Judging Player Ability, helping you find those hidden gems who can take your team to the next level. Whether you’re on the hunt for a wonderkid or a veteran star, having sharp scouts ensures you’ll always stay ahead of the competition.

Name	Age	Club	Nat	Wage
Aurélio Pereira	75	Sporting CP	POR	6,500
Gerardo Guzmán	47	Man Utd	ESP	1,800
Malcolm Elias	69	Fulham	WAL	8,000
Gary Worthington	56	Man City	ENG	3,500
Markus Pilawa	45	Bayern München	GER	12,250
Claudio Sclosa	62	Inter	ITA	3,000
Jesús Solana	58	Real Madrid	ESP	7,750
Luis Rodríguez	65	Atlético de Madrid	ESP	11,250
Giuseppe Pompilio	45	Napoli	ITA	7,750
Giuseppe Baresi	65	Inter	ITA	3,000
José Mayorga	46	Man Utd	ARG	1,200
Sixto Alfonso	56	Real Madrid	ESP	8,750
Hans-Martin Kleitsch	71	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim	GER	1,300
Sebas Herrera	63	Real Madrid	ESP	9,000
Barry Hunter	54	Liverpool	NIR	4,000
Dave Fallows	62	Liverpool	ENG	5,000
Corrado Verdelli	59	Inter	ITA	3,000
Geoffrey Moncada	37	Milan	FRA	8,000
Alfredo Femiano	44	Juventus	ITA	3,000
Juarez Fischer	62	SEP	BRA	675
Donato Lomonte	41	Milan	ITA	7,250
Gianluca Pessotto	52	Juventus	ITA	4,200
David Mills	71	Leicester	ENG	2,000
Andoni Ayarza	57	Athletic Club	ESP	7,250
Roberto Marta	52	Atalanta	ITA	1,900
Francisco	60	Sevilla	ESP	6,250
Martyn Glover	56	Leicester	ENG	6,500
Borja López	37	Atlético de Madrid	ESP	8,250
Mario Vossen	47	Borussia Mönchengladbach	GER	3,300
Gianfranco Matteoli	64	Inter	ITA	3,000
Roland Janssen	64	Man Utd	BEL	1,000
Gaby Ruiz	38	Leeds Utd	ESP	5,000
Carlos Castellanos	62	Real Madrid	URU	4,500
José Ignacio Navarro	46	Olympiakos	ESP	750
Luigi Caffarelli	60	Napoli	ITA	2,700
Sebastian Arenz	38	Genoa	GER	6,750
Simon Wells	46	Man Utd	ENG	1,000
Guy Hillion	78	Chelsea	FRA	1,000
Ruedi Zbinden	64	Basel	SUI	1,500
Derek Langley	63	Southampton	ENG	1,900
Pasquale Ussia	59	Bologna	ITA	6,250
Maurizio Niccolini	65	Fiorentina	ITA	3,000
Fabio Galante	49	Inter	ITA	7,500
Giuseppe Giavardi	70	Inter	ITA	3,300
Marcelo Francisco	47	SEP	BRA	425
Antonio Colonna	48	Juventus	ITA	575
Enrico Paresce	37	Roma	ITA	3,000
Paulinho	41	Real Madrid	BRA	9,000
Gabriele Zamagna	59	Atalanta	ITA	3,000
Raffaello Bonifaccio	81	Atalanta	ITA	1,600
Sardín	56	Real Madrid	ESP	8,500
Davide Cangini	49	Sassuolo	ITA	6,250
Luca Loria	42	Juventus	ITA	4,400
Toni Lima	52	Arsenal	AND	3,000
Stefano Carassai	57	Inter	ITA	7,250
Gerardo Gallo	43	Juventus	ITA	1,900
Pedro Ferreira	40	SL Benfica	POR	4,400
Rubén Coméndez	50	Man City	ESP	1,000
Fernando Troiani	49	Liverpool	ARG	1,400
Mads Jørgensen	44	Liverpool	DEN	1,200
Roberto Vichi	69	Roma	ITA	3,000
Kiko Espinar	37	Liverpool	ESP	1,400
Sebastian Frank	45	Eintracht Frankfurt	GER	4,900
Paul Goldrick	48	Liverpool	ENG	1,200
Gianfranco Cicchetti	43	Napoli	ITA	2,500
Omar Sciolla	54	Marseille	ITA	1,000
Leonardo Mantovani	55	Napoli	ITA	7,500
Andy Sayer	57	Liverpool	ENG	1,200
Bruno Maruta	44	SL Benfica	POR	3,500
Paulo Meneses	50	SC Braga	POR	3,300
Fermín Galeote	59	Sevilla	ESP	6,000
Nils Schmäler	53	Man Utd	GER	1,000
Rafa Juanes	56	Villarreal	ESP	5,250
Fernando Seguí	49	Villarreal	ESP	8,000
Benjamin Frank	42	Borussia Dortmund	GER	2,500
Luca Silvani	39	Atalanta	ITA	7,000
Juan Tomás Alcaide	53	FC Barcelona	ESP	1,000
Domenico Zinfollino	50	Torino	ITA	3,300
José Ignacio Castillo	48	Atalanta	ARG	3,900
Stefano Bonaccorso	61	Atalanta	ITA	2,500
Roberto Brovarone	58	Juventus	ITA	2,700
Serge Recordier	61	OGC Nice	FRA	3,800
Stewart Thompson	58	Chelsea	ENG	1,000
Matteo Tognozzi	36	Juventus	ITA	4,100
James Sharman	27	Man City	ENG	1,500
Marco Albergati	53	Roma	ITA	2,600
Kenny Marshall	49	Man City	SCO	300
Francesco Sotera	60	Inter	ITA	2,600
Giuseppe Lupo	48	Lazio	ITA	2,600
Marco Zibardi	45	Atalanta	ITA	3,800
Paul Montgomery	67	Crystal Palace	ENG	400
Richard	69	Eintracht Frankfurt	ESP	4,500
Cristian Ercolani	35	Man Utd	ITA	1,000
Ian Broomfield	73	Tottenham	ENG	1,000
Laurent Busser	53	Borussia Dortmund	FRA	4,100
Salim Benahcene	47	Liverpool	FRA	1,200
Craig Dean	48	Leeds Utd	ENG	1,500
Mark Lawwell	39	Celtic	SCO	2,500
Peter Bulmer	32	Brighton	ENG	800
Jean-Claude Abeddou	31	Marseille	FRA	4,400
Eduard Graf	39	Borussia Dortmund	GER	2,500
Joe Shields	35	Chelsea	ENG	5,000
Hans-Peter Lehnhoff	59	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	GER	1,300
Mike Crompton	46	Liverpool	ENG	1,200
Mario Seguido	34	Real Madrid	ESP	4,500
Fernando Navarro	41	Sevilla	ESP	3,300
Javi Pérez	62	Real Sociedad	ESP	3,400
Jason Ayto	37	Arsenal	ENG	5,000

FM24 Best Recruitment Analysts

In today’s data-driven football world, a Recruitment Analyst is your secret weapon. In FM24, they help you dive deeper into player stats, providing crucial insights that scouts alone might miss. By analyzing Data and Player Potential, they give you the edge when it comes to making informed transfer decisions. A top analyst ensures that every player you sign not only fits your style of play but also adds real value to your team.

Name	Age	Club	Nat	Wage
Mick Court	48	Man Utd	ENG	4,000
Antonio Soriano	68	Real Madrid	ESP	8,750
Simone Beccaccioli	40	Napoli	ITA	7,000
Dario Baccin	46	Inter	ITA	2,000
Simone Montanaro	51	Real Madrid	ITA	6,000
Filippo Lorenzon	41	Inter	ITA	7,750
Nick Benett	32	Tottenham	ENG	1,200
Matt Hallam	33	Chelsea	ENG	2,500
Calum Johnson	29	Brighton	ENG	1,500
Eduardo Rosalino	37	Sporting CP	POR	3,900
Mark Platt	35	Man Utd	ENG	800
Juan Antonio Guzmán	30	Sevilla	ESP	6,250
Peter Clark	43	Newcastle	ENG	900
Craig Nosworthy	31	Man City	ENG	3,000
William Spearman	34	Liverpool	USA	3,000
José Fontes	38	Roma	POR	1,300
Woody Dewar	32	Wolves	ENG	2,500
Filippo Nardi	31	Milan	ITA	4,000
Callum Smithson	30	Leicester	ENG	2,000
Mathew Pearson	38	Wolves	ENG	3,000
Tiago Estêvão	25	Milan	POR	4,400
Bernd Legien	52	1.FSV Mainz 05	GER	4,600
Salvatore Rustico	39	Inter	ITA	4,200

FM24 Best Loan Managers

Loan Managers make sure your young talents get the development opportunities they need. In FM24, they work to place players at clubs where they’ll gain valuable experience and improve. With great Man Management skills and a keen eye for Player Potential, the best Loan Managers ensure that your prospects return to your club better and more prepared for first-team action. Having a good Loan Manager is key to nurturing future stars without losing track of their progress.

Name	Age	Club	Nat	Wage
Carlos Noval	61	FLA	BRA	3,500
Richard Kitzbichler	49	Bayern München	AUT	4,900
Bernd Hölzenbein	77	Eintracht Frankfurt	GER	7,500
Juan Merino	52	Real Betis	ESP	7,250
Frédéric Gioria	53	OGC Nice	FRA	7,250
Paulo Poejo	49	Sporting CP	POR	2,400
Gordon Greer	42	Brighton	SCO	1,500
Les Parry	65	Man Utd	ENG	2,000
Otto Addo	48	Borussia Dortmund	GHA	2,500
Marcelo Veiga	60	FLU	BRA	1,800
Carl Fletcher	43	Bournemouth	WAL	1,500
Julien Escudé	43	Sevilla	FRA	17,500
Chris Brunt	38	West Brom	NIR	700
Uwe Speidel	52	Hansa Rostock	GER	1,100
Shola Ameobi	41	Newcastle	NGA	3,000
Márcio Bittencourt	58	COR	BRA	1,600
Michael Thurk	47	1.FSV Mainz 05	GER	1,600
Steve Davis	57	Wolves	ENG	2,000
Eddie Newton	51	İstanbul Başakşehir	ENG	3,200
James Vaughan	34	Everton	ENG	1,800
Adam Henshall	30	Aston Villa	ENG	800
Marco Rossi	45	Genoa	ITA	1,600
Eric Sikora	55	RC Lens	FRA	6,500
David Fox	39	Huddersfield	ENG	800
Eneko Bóveda	34	Athletic Club	ESP	8,000

FAQ

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• 1. What is the role of the Director of Football in FM24?
• The Director of Football handles transfers, recruitment, and ensures all signings align with your club’s vision. They manage contracts, oversee scouting, and negotiate deals.
• 2. How do Technical Directors help in FM24?
• Technical Directors focus on staff recruitment and infrastructure, ensuring your scouting network and youth development are strong.
• 3. How can I add a recruitment staff shortlist in FM24?
• Simply download the .fmf or .slf file, place it in your FM24 folder, then import it via the 'Staff Shortlist' section.
• 4. What are the key attributes for a good scout?
• The most important attributes are Judging Player Ability and Judging Player Potential to spot both current and future stars.
• 5. Why is a Loan Manager important in FM24?
• Loan Managers ensure your young players develop at the right clubs, giving them crucial match experience while maintaining their progress.

Conclusion

Building the right recruitment team in Football Manager 2024 is critical for long-term success. With this guide and the interactive shortlists available for download, you’ll have access to the top Directors of Football, Technical Directors, Scouts, Recruitment Analysts, and Loan Managers. By leveraging the skills of these experts, your club will be primed for discovering talent, negotiating smart transfers, and nurturing future stars. Start today and give your club the edge it needs to thrive!

Further Reading

• Best Medical Team in FM24
• Top Coaches in FM24
• Best Assistant Managers in FM24