FM vs FIFA

Out of all the Sports Related Games on the Video Game Market, it's no surprise that most people relate Football Manager 2017 more closely to the FIFA Game Series. For one, both are revolved the international sport of Football. Even though Football Manager is focused on the view and job of a club Manager, FIFA still has a mode similar to this called Career Mode.

Within Career Mode, a player can get a small grasp of what Football Manager is actually like. However, when most Players switch from FIFA Career Mode to Football Manager, more often than not they fall all the more in love with FM 2017. Both games have their Pros and Cons, but, as listed below, FM 2017 has plenty of more positives than negatives (unlike FIFA).

FIFA Career Mode

Pros

1. You can control your Players on the field of play during a game.

2. Easier and more straight-forward entry into managing a Football Club.

3. Gives a more "hands-on" approach, as stated in the first positive.

Cons

1. You are restricted to a certain number of years in your career.

2. Far more limited number of Nations and Leagues.

3. Lack of enhanced technology and realism.

4. Limited Stadium Expansion options.

5. Far less player interaction.

6. Lack of stats and Tactics.

Football Manager 2017

Pros

1. Unlimited number of careers and terms.

2. Press Conferences actually have meaning.

3. More Stadium Expansion options at your disposal.

4. Have access to Board Requests and working Player Instructions.

5. Far greater realism and testimonial matches.

6. The ability of being tutored in the game and making your own Ball Clubs.

7. Incredible visual simulations of games played.

Cons

1. Cannot physically control Players on field or with the pitch.