Is Football Manager 2021 co-op?

Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Football Manager 2021 as co-op.

Does Football Manager 2021 have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Football Manager 2021.

Do we both need to own Football Manager 2021 to play together?

Yes. Football Manager 2021 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Football Manager 2021?

About 1,122 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Football Manager 2021 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Football Manager 2021 is a soccer game released in 2020, 93% positive on Steam (23,900 reviews), with 1,122 playing right now. price varies on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooSports · Soccer

New additions and game upgrades deliver added levels of depth, drama and football authenticity. FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your skills and…

How Football Manager 2021 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Sports, Simulation, Management, Football (Soccer), Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Football (American), Strategy

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Quick answers

Is Football Manager 2021 co-op?: Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Football Manager 2021 as co-op.
Does Football Manager 2021 have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Football Manager 2021.
Do we both need to own Football Manager 2021 to play together?: Yes. Football Manager 2021 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Football Manager 2021?: About 1,122 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass