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This file will need to be re-applied if/when official patches/updates are released to ensure full compatibility. This is due to the fact that some files which are removed when installing this file are automatically re-installed by Steam when official updates come out.
Club names are only changed if you apply the editor data files before starting a new game. For a workaround if you've already started a new save-game, then please read the opening post of this thread.
The sortitoutsi real names fix changes the instances of fake names in Football Manager 2026 to the proper, real life names for awards, cities, stadiums and competitions, in cases where the actual name is not licensed. It will also fix the fact that the German National team doesn't call up real players. These fixes are all fully save-game compatible.
Follow the below instructions to install this version of this file.
Once you download this file, you’ll see these folders after extracting the ZIP:
📁 dbc📁 editor data📁 edt📁 lnc
STEP 1.
If you are playing an FM23 or FM24 save in FM26, then this fix needs to be also installed in the folders in the below image IN ADDITION TO THOSE INDICATED BELOW the image:
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for Mac users
Mac installation
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / fm.app / Contents / Plugins / game_plugin.bundle / Contents / Resources / shared / data / database / db / 2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / fm.app / Contents / Plugins / game_plugin.bundle / Contents / Resources / shared / data / database / db / 2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
You have to click “show packaged contents” on the fm.app and game_plugin.bundle folders. This basically means that you need to right-click (or Control + click) on fm.app (or game_plugin.bundle) and choose Show Package Contents that lets you open up the folders inside the app icon.
Here’s how to do it on Mac:
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command + Shift + G to bring up “Go to Folder.”
3. Copy and paste this path, then hit Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600
Once you’re in both the db/2600 and db/2620 folders, that’s where you drop the real name fix files and don’t forget to restart FM afterwards so the changes take effect.
Equivalent folders for PC players on Gamepass
PC players on Gamepass
I am led to understand that mods are enabled by default this year, so nothing needs to be done other than the below
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Equivalent folders for PC players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for Mac players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FootballManager2026/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FootballManager2026/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
You have to click “show packaged contents” on the fm.app and game_plugin.bundle folders. This basically means that you need to right-click (or Control + click) on fm.app (or game_plugin.bundle) and choose Show Package Contents that lets you open up the folders inside the app icon.
Here’s how to do it on Mac:
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command + Shift + G to bring up “Go to Folder.”
3. Copy and paste this path, then hit Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/
Once you’re in both the db/2600 and db/2620 folders, that’s where you drop the real name fix files and don’t forget to restart FM afterwards so the changes take effect.
Equivalent folders for Steam Deck users
Steam Deck installation
if game is store on external micro SD card
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / shared / data / database / db / 2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / shared / data / database / db / 2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
if game is stored on internal storage
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 2252570 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2026 / editor data
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
STEP 2:
COPY the dbc, edt and lnc folders from the downloaded pack
STEP 3:
PASTE them into each of your respective folders mentioned in step 1.
These are what the respective folder paths within the 2620 folder should include :
dbc:
dbc/permanent:
edt/permanent:
lnc:
STEP 4:
COPY the 4 files located in the EDITOR DATA folder in the downloaded pack
STEP 5
PASTE to \Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 26\editor data
This is also the same folder to be used for Gamepass.
Equivalent folder for Mac
Follow these steps to correctly place the editor data folder for Football Manager 26 on macOS.
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command (⌘) + Shift + G to open the Go to Folder window.
3. Copy and paste the following path, then press Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/
4. If you don’t see an editor data folder, create one manually.
The folder name must be exactly:
editor data
(all lowercase, with a space)
5. Make sure the editor data folder is inside the Football Manager 26 directory. Not in Documents, Public, or anywhere else.
6. Place the downloaded .fmf files (for example, from the Real Name Fix or other mods) into this editor data folder.
7. Restart Football Manager 26, and when starting a new game, ensure the files are ticked/selected under Database → Editor Data Files.
Equivalent folder for Steam Deck
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 1904540 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 26 / editor data
Equivalent folder for Epic Games
/Users / [your user] / Library / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 26 / editor data
This should be what your editor data folder looks like now.
The final version of this download for the default database can be downloaded from here.
- Date Created
- 23 Oct 2025 06:39:51
- Date Updated
- 26 May 2026 18:37:23
- Last Comment
- 03 Jun 2026 19:51:37
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Siilver
I've installed this name fix, and it works at 90%. I have some spots that the names are changd, but in other spots, it isn't changed.
Kind of weird. Maybe a Beta bug?
CoffeeHawks
Seeing Leagues 1 & 2 in Scotland both labelled as League 2.
Crpls
That update won't be available until full release. You can't do it via lnc files, it needs the editor.
pezzahawkins
Not sure if this is something that can be fixed with the real names file BUT, I've noticed when on overview or “home” page of a team, their name displayed is always short. For example ‘Coventry’ and not ‘Coventry City’ which is a little annoying. Have other seen this? I think it's just what they appear to have done in new game,
kenolio
Competitions
Some competitions are officially titled to differentiate men's/women's. Now that the distinction matters in game, I suggest it should be reflected. Some examples, I'm sure there's more:
Iceland
-"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Besta deildin" ""
-"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Úrvalsdeild" ""
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Besta deildin karla" ""
+"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Besta deildin karla" ""
-"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 7840133 "Lengju deildin" ""
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 7840133 "Lengjudeildin karla" ""
Ireland
-"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129372 "SSE Airtricity League Premier Division" ""
-"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129372 "League of Ireland Premier Division" ""
-"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129373 "SSE Airtricity League First Division" ""
-"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129373 "League of Ireland First Division" ""
-"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129375 "Sports Direct FAI Cup" ""
-"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129375 "FAI Cup" ""
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129372 "SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division" ""
+"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129372 "Men's Premier Division" ""
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129373 "SSE Airtricity Men's First Division" ""
+"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129373 "Men's First Division" ""
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 129375 "Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup" ""
+"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 129375 "Men's FAI Cup" ""
pezzahawkins
I'm also not seeing the correct kit colours fixed for Brazilian clubs.
r.stones
That needs to be fixed with editor data file, will be there after full game release
wfm18
As long as these are official names I agree.
Shaun Davie
the real name fix hasnt fully worked on mine none of brazil teams have changed also atlanta from italy also. anybody got any ideas why thanks
kenolio
Correction for Iceland, it should be:
+"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Besta deild karla" ""
+"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 7840132 "Besta deild karla" ""
bigpole
Because you've installed the fix incorrectly.
Follow the instructions from the 1st post, or this youtube tutorial.
wfm18
Made a small mistake in the list above; also updated there:
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000326661 "S.E. AEM Lleida B" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000326661 "AEM Lleida B" ""
Shaun Davie
thanks sorted it, unsure why the dbc edt and inc file had moved to within the 2600_fm folder itself so had to delete them
. That was my problem
mons
I was away from my PC from yesterday afternoon till this morning; I'll be going through this thread to answer all the queries which haven't been addressed.
I urge anyone who has changes they wish to put forward, particularly with regards to women's club and competition name changes to get in touch so that the community can coordinate its efforts and avoid duplication of effort 🙂
Ingvardsen
Will Spurs be changed to Tottenham in this fix? Btw good job? :-)
wfm18
How to deal with this btw? Do we have Abbreviation names or so in as well? @mons
mons
Where are you seeing this? Those are the correct short names for those competitions 😕
Thanks @Daz8, @kenolio, @rioblahbloh, @blekyna, @wfm18
It seems to have been available very briefly after release, but one cannot access it any more now.
This is part of the fixes in this download - so it seems like you might not have installed the fix properly.
You're right, I've changed this in the main post 👍
Yes, in the next release 🙂
Giving examples helps us identify where/what is the issue.
Will be sorted in the next update 🍻
Can you give me a screenshot? I too suspect it might be a change from SI's end.
Yes, in the next update to this file 🍻
Not sure I understand - what's the issue here?
wfm18
Without the namefix applied it will not read like Fulham but FUL.
AlexTheTall
I have a question, maybe it's me who didn't actually put the files correctly but in Mexico.. Club Deportivo Toluca is simply named “Toluca” is it normal? Same with “Columbus Crew” in the MLS they are “Columbus”
Thank you
mons
But the lnc file doesn't change the Fulham name at all 😕
Same as above. Which pages are you talking about?
AlexTheTall
This screen my friend
mons
Is the issue that the short name is displaying? Not sure there's anything we can do about it, since it seems to be an SI decision to display it there.
AlexTheTall
Oh right! Well than I guess we'll get the shortnames there! Thanks Mons!
pezzahawkins
Yeah, thanks but looks like you're right, SI have just changed the naming of teams in overview to short, which I find odd.
wfm18
Oh I see. Bug haha.
We do however change Man Utd, but they are licensed now
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 680 "Manchester United" ""
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 680 "Man Utd" ""
mons
A throwback from when they weren't - so I'll remove that 🙂
Ingvardsen
Please remember to edit the Danish first division from “NordicBet Liga” to “Betinia Liga” :-)
mons
kenolio already pointed it out here, and it'll be added to v0.3b of this fix 👍
MrGizMo
Any idea about the time frame? Else i hold off with starting a game haha
pereiraagb
"AWARD_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 8425256 "Trophée UNFP Canal+ L'Equipe du Joueur du Mois de Ligue 1" ""
"AWARD_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 8425256 "Trophée UNFP Canal+ L'Equipe du Joueur du Mois" ""
"AWARD_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 85020994 "Trophée UNFP Canal+ L'Equipe du Joueur du Mois de Ligue 2" ""
"AWARD_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 85020994 "Trophée UNFP Canal+ L'Equipe du Joueur du Mois" "
"AWARD_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 8425256 "Trophée UNFP du meilleur joueur du mois de Ligue 1" ""
"AWARD_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 8425256 "Trophée UNFP du joueur du mois de Ligue 1" ""
"AWARD_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 85020994 "Trophée UNFP du meilleur joueur du mois de Ligue 2" ""
"AWARD_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 85020994 "Trophée UNFP du joueur du mois de Ligue 2" "
https://www.unfp.org/category/trophees-unfp-meilleur-joueur-mois/