L'OM on FM26 - The Vélodrome Awaits Its Savior
14 YEARS without beating PSG at the Vélodrome in the league. Then September 22, 2025: Marquinhos own goal, 1-0 victory, THE VÉLODROME ERUPTS. 5th in Ligue 1 2025-26 (59 pts), qualified for Europa League. McCourt has invested €750M over 9 years. OM is slowly finding its level — but the gap with PSG is now COSMIC. It's your job to close it.
Why choose Marseille?
Because Olympique de Marseille is THE ONLY FRENCH CLUB TO HAVE WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. 1993, Bernard Tapie, Deschamps, Boli — a date carved into the stone of French football. 33 years later, the myth remains INTACT and the frustration is IMMENSE. The Vélodrome (67,394 seats, 2nd largest in France) is the LOUDEST stadium in Europe — that's not an image, that's a measured reality. Season 2025-26: 5th in Ligue 1 (59 pts), back in the Champions League after 3 years' absence generating €53M in UEFA revenues. De Zerbi in charge, Greenwood, Hojbjerg, Pavard (loan from Inter Milan) in the squad. But the deficit reaches €104.7M for the season — McCourt demands sell before you buy. In FM26, you inherit a historic club with INCOMPARABLE passion, and one objective: bring the 2nd Champions League to Marseille. The one every Marseille fan has been waiting for since 1993.
The financial crisis: your challenge
McCourt has invested €750M since 2016, but losses are mounting. The imposed strategy: sell before you buy. Rabiot suspended after an altercation. In FM26, you must be BRILLIANT in the market — good deals, smart loans, young players to develop and sell. OM has always had a knack for attracting unexpected talent. That's your secret weapon.
Tactics: Vélodrome attacking football
OM have a clear identity: PLAY FORWARD, fast and direct, driven by the energy of 67,000 fans at the Vélodrome. De Zerbi tries to impose a possession-based game — but in Marseille, the fans demand SPECTACLE. In FM26, build a 4-2-3-1 with quick transitions and inverted wingers. Greenwood on the right with freedom to cut inside. Hojbjerg as a holding midfielder protects the defense. The Vélodrome atmosphere GENUINELY boosts your team in FM26 — never play conservatively at home.
Objectives: Champions League first
Qualify OM for the Champions League every season — that's the MINIMUM. Progress through the group stage. Win Ligue 1? That would end 30+ years of drought. The Vélodrome's true obsession? The 2nd Champions League. Marseille has been waiting since 1993.
Marseille isn't just a club, it's a RELIGION. 67,000 people living and dying for 11 players on a pitch. Think you can handle this pressure and erase 33 years of waiting? Prove it. ALLEZ L'OM!