Many football managers are undoubtedly frustrated with fake names, and abbreviations on Football Manager 2024 (FM24).

But fear not again, we have written this ultimate guide, and the guide contains the “FM24 Real Name Fix” file which will help you (and other football managers) see the real names of players, clubs, and national teams.

Moreso, here today, we share how to use this file and add real names in Football Manager 2024.

One of the most significant advantages of our fix is that you don’t need to start a new game for the fix to work.

It’s as simple as adding paper files to the right boxes.

What You Get with Our Fix

• Authentic Competition and Club Names: Forget generic labels. With our fix, you’ll see the real names of competitions and clubs worldwide. In fact, This covers every top league and competition including Premier League and La Liga EA Sports.
• Global Coverage: Even if you don’t see them often or use some uncommon nations, their real names will still show up any time you come across them.
• Stadium Names: Many stadiums in the FM24 game will also see the fake names change to the real ones.

Download FM24 Real Names Fix File

Now, say goodbye to FM24 fake names, will you?

FM24 Real Names Fix File Installation Process

Installing our FM24 real names fix file is quite easy. All you need to do is:

1. Download the latest version of the FM24 real names fix file.
2. Use an extraction tool such as 7-zip or WinRar for Windows or The Unarchiver for Mac to extract the contents.
3. Extract the files to the following location:
   • For Windows: \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2400/
   • For Mac: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2024/database/data/db/2400/
4. Restart Football Manager.

Bonus Items on FM24 Real Names Fix

German National Team Name Fixed

If you’ve been missing the German National Team filled with real players instead of placeholders, we’ve got you covered.

How to Unlock the German National Team in Football Manager 2024 (or earlier versions):

1. Locate the folder:
   • For Windows: \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2400\lnc\all
   • For Mac: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2024/database/data/db/2400/lnc/all
2. Delete the file: fake.lnc

By removing this file, not only do you unlock the German National Team, but you’ll also enable player images for the French and Dutch national teams. It’s a simple fix that enhances the visual aspect of your gaming experience.

Real Brazilian Club Names Fixed

Getting real Brazilian club names and kits without downloading a ton of files is possible. Here’s how:

1. Locate the folder:
   • For Windows: \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2400\dbc\permanent
   • For Mac: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2024/database/data/db/2400/dbc/permanent
2. Delete the files: brazil_kits.dbc and forbidden names.dbc
3. Please note that changes involving Brazilian club names may require starting a new save.

Additional Step:

2. Locate the folder:
   • For Windows: \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2400\dbc\permanent\language
   • For Mac: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2024/database/data/db/2400/dbc/permanent\language
3. Delete the file: Licensing2.dbc

Other National Teams and Club Names Fixed

• Chinese and South Korean National Teams: Just like the German National Team, fake names plague the national teams of China and South Korea. Remove them by deleting the file nleague.lnc.
• AS Roma’s Fake Name: After the FM23 Winter update, AS Roma changed to Capitoline. You can remove this fake name by deleting the file roma.lnc.
• Managers and Chairmen: You can also see real names in the managerial and chairmen positions. Just delete the file fake.lnc.