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Football Manager 2019VSFootball Manager 2022

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Football Manager 2019

Football Manager 2019

Quality
85Popularity
31Value
40
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
$60.96
Buy
VS
Football Manager 2022

Football Manager 2022

Quality
90Popularity
34Value
93
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−71% $18.15
Buy

Winner

Football Manager 2022 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on Kinguin
5
Football Manager 2019
5 of 15 metrics
Football Manager 2022
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$61.16 -
$18.15 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$60.96 -
$18.15 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
85/100 -
Steam Review Score
85.1% positive -
92.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.4K -
13.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.3K -
12.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
1.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
507 -
1.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
77 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
18 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Nov 2021 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeFootball Manager 2019

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItFootball Manager 2022

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Football Manager 2019
Football Manager 2022

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Football Manager 2019

Football Manager 2019

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$60.96Buy
Football Manager 2022

Football Manager 2022

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin −71% $18.15Buy

Football Manager 2019

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (7,380 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
7,380 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$60.96: high price

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 23% in recent days
466 concurrent players: smaller but active

Football Manager 2022

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (13,803 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100: high marks from professional reviewers
13,803 reviews: large sample

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$18.15: reasonable price
71% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

1,316 concurrent players: solid base
13,803 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsFootball Manager 2019Football Manager 2022
Release date
November 2, 2018
November 9, 2021
Developers
Sports Interactive
Sports Interactive
Publishers
SEGA
SEGA
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
77
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Which is better: Football Manager 2019 or Football Manager 2022?

Football Manager 2022 won the comparison against Football Manager 2019 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Football Manager 2019 worth buying over Football Manager 2022?

Based on the metrics, Football Manager 2022 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Football Manager 2022 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC

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