FM27 save idea · Spain

Athletic Club

La Liga, Spain

Athletic have never been relegated from La Liga while maintaining one of football's most famous recruitment policies: first-team players must have a Basque connection through birth or development. There is no transfer-market shortcut. Win La Liga and Europe by maximising the academy, scouting the Basque pool and planning years ahead.

6/10Base gameYouth and academy Fans and identity

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Difficulty: 6 out of 10
Why this rating: Top-flight start; high resources against strong opposition; aim to rebuild the club.
Country: Spain
Division: La Liga
League tier: 1
Home town: Bilbao
League standard: Elite
Budget: High
Reputation: Continental
Obscurity: 1 of 5
Database: Playable in the base game
Federation: Europe (UEFA)
Type of save: Recruitment restriction / academy challenge
FM version: FM27

Athletic Club

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