Football Manager 2023 is a challenging game and can be overwhelming for beginners. Especially with all the new features, players have to make hundreds of decisions that can make a big impact on the success of the team.

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There are hundreds of teams to manage from 19 countries all over the world. It can be really hard to know which club to start at for those new to the game, particularly for those that don’t have in-depth knowledge about football itself. These teams are perfect for new players. They are already set up for success, with great players, lots of money, and good staff. They are just waiting for a new manager to take charge and lead them to glory.

7 AS Monaco

AS Monaco won Ligue 1 won in 2017, can they return to glory?

Everyone remembers the 2016/17 Monaco team including Mbappe, Bernardo Silva, Fabinho, Thomas Lemar, and more iconic names. They won the Ligue 1 title against all odds and toppled the French giants PSG. Unfortunately, all these stars were sold, and AS Monaco had to rebuild.

Five years later and they have an exciting young squad with brilliant attacking options. A new manager will have £17.2 million to spend in Football Manager 2023. Look to bolster the defense with some experienced bargains and AS Monaco will be a force to be reckoned with once more.

6 Ajax

Ajax are the most successful club in the Netherlands

Dutch kings Ajax are a great choice for beginners in Football Manager 2023 who are looking to hone young talent and bring them to stardom. The Ajax academy is famous for producing some of the best players in the world such as Johan Cruyff, Clarence Seedorf, Marco Van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, and many more legends of the game.

The current squad is capable of winning the Eredivisie and the other domestic trophies if managed right. Ajax has a £30 million transfer budget which can bring in top-quality players to improve the squad and challenge in the Champions League and Europa League. But the main long-term focus should be promoting youth players into the first team. The academy is full of players with world-class potential, making the most of the youth is the key to creating a successful dynasty at the club.

5 Newcastle United

Newcastle United are on the rise in the Premier League

Newcastle United has been the sleeping giants in the English Premier League for far too long. The former giants of the north are now waking up. Newcastle United was recently bought by Saudi Arabian Public Investment Group and is pumping money into the club. They have spent more than £100 million in the summer transfer window on improving the squad and have £30 million more in the transfer budget.

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The Magpies fans have been longing for success for decades and their time is now. With the right tactics, any manager can bring them back to their glory days and challenge for European positions in the Premier League. Now is a great time to be a fan and manager of Newcastle United.

4 RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have some of the most talented players in Europe

Despite being one of the most hated clubs in Germany, RB Leipzig is great fun to manage in Football Manager 2023. They have one of the youngest squads in the game and each player has great potential. The Bundesliga side has a £17.2 million transfer budget, so it may be worth looking for some budget midfielders.

As with all Bundesliga teams, the goal is to finally topple the German powerhouse that is Bayern Munich. They have won the last 10 Bundesliga titles but with RB Leipzig’s young guns, the dynasty can finally be toppled.

3 Brighton And Hove Albion

Brighton And Hove Albion have the third biggest transfer budget in Football Manager 2023

Surprisingly, Brighton and Hove Albion have the 3rd highest transfer budget in Football Manager 2023 only behind Manchester City and Real Madrid. A new manager will have £70 million to spend on great new players that can take them to the next level. Brighton and Hove Albion have a talented and driven team that is punching above its weight in the Premier League.

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It appears the seagulls are at a turning point; they can establish themselves as a top Premier League team if the money is spent well. Look for wonderkids that can become world-class superstars to take the League by storm.

2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid have won more Champions League trophies than any other club

Real Madrid is great to manage in Football Manager 2023. Players get the highest transfer budget in the game at £103 million and inherit some world-class players. But Real Madrid also has many problems that a manager needs to address quickly.

The board expects nothing but the best and that means winning every trophy available. However, an aging squad, underwhelming staff, and critical fans make Real Madrid a great club for beginners. It is a challenging club to manage with many tough decisions but with great wealth and resources.

1 Manchester City

Manchester City have dominated English football for almost a decade

The Blue Moon has been shining brightly over Manchester over the past decade as Manchester City has taken over English football. They have the best squad in world football and £102 million more to spend. Manchester City has an embarrassment of riches at their disposal but has yet to win the Champions League. They are desperate to get the trophy that has been just out of reach.

There are very high expectations for Manchester City to win it all. However, it may not be so easy as players are replacing the most successful coach in history, Pep Guardiola. The Premier League is the most competitive league in the world with no easy games. Guiding Manchester City to success is no simple task, but they have the resources to become the greatest team in history.

Football Manager 2023 is available for Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 version will release at a later date.

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