Cut-Out Player Faces Megapack
Our Cut-Out Faces Megapack is the biggest collection of Football Manager Player Faces available. All players are available in the default cut-out style. When you download our Cut-Out Faces Megapack, you'll receive just under 550,000 player faces to spice up your copy of Football Manager.
- 548,701
- 2026.06 - Released on 10 May 2026
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UPDATE DECEMBER 8th
A new update called 2026.01 was just published which will confuse some people.
To keep it really, really simple just take one of these two steps.
- If you have already downloaded "2026.00 complete" in December: Download the 2026.01 changes file
- If you haven't, then delete all previous faces and download “2026.01 complete”
If you're getting confused or your files are in a mess, just follow (2).
if you still find things difficult you're overcomplicating it, just follow (2) exactly and don't try and add extra steps.
Original Post December 1st
Due to a bug in FM26 that means that two graphics cannot have the same name we have had to make the unfortunate decision to rename all our files to have a prefix of “face_”.
This change will break attempts to update the megapack.
To try and avoid confusion i've deleted the previously released 2026.00, 2026.01 and 2026.02 updates and rereleased a single “2026.00” pack with the updated file names that contains everything that used to be in 2026.00, 2026.01 and 2026.02.
The easiest fix is for everyone to redownload the 2026.00 complete pack, this will ensure your recent downloads are tracked so you know which updates you have and haven't downloaded.
Steps to take
- Delete any of our cut out faces you have already installed
- Go to the main Cut Out Faces page and download the Complete Pack
Do not make these common mistakes
- DO NOT just download the most recent changes file and try to install it, it won't work by itself.
- DO NOT just download the updated config.xml by itself, it will not work without renaming all 500,000+ PNG files.
- DO NOT download the complete file and then also download the changes file with the same number. The complete file contains everything you need.
FAQ
Why not wait for SI to fix the bug?
The game has been out for over a month and this hasn't been fixed yet. I also believe this bug was reported to SI by researchers who had access to the game weeks before it was first released on Steam, so its actually been longer than a month and still no fix or comment from SI (they never comment on graphics related content).
I'm still playing FM24 so this doesn't affect me
Right now we only release one pack which should work with both so unfortunately you also have to deal with this.
How do I use the FM Mod Loader to rename files?
After downloading there's a big “Prefix folder contents” button which will then guide you through the process.
My last download was 2026.00 or 2026.01 but not 2026.02
Just download the new 2026.00 complete pack
My last download was a 2025,XX version
Your options are (1) download the new 2026.00 complete pack or (2) download each individual changes file and then use the FM Mod Loader to rename the files.
Can I use the FM Mod Loader
Alternatively if you don't wish to redownload you can use the FM Mod Loader which has a function to bulk rename files and update the config.xml.
If something goes wrong with this please just (1) delete your existing faces and (2) redownload the Complete Pack rather than keep asking for support with what went wrong in your attempts to rename.
Can't I rename them myself without the mod loader?
You can try these scripts if you feel confident with computers.
Mac/Linux:
for f in faces/[0-9]*.png; do mv "$f" "faces/face_$(basename $f)"; donefor f in iconfaces/[0-9]*.png; do mv "$f" "iconfaces/iconface_$(basename $f)"; done
Windows (PowerShell):
Get-ChildItem faces/[0-9]*.png | Rename-Item -NewName { "face_" + $_.Name }
Get-ChildItem iconfaces/[0-9]*.png | Rename-Item -NewName { "iconface_" + $_.Name }
Windows (CMD):
for %f in (faces\[0-9]*.png) do ren "%f" "face_%~nxf"
for %f in (iconfaces\[0-9]*.png) do ren "%f" "iconface_%~nxf"
You will then also have to download the config.xml's that are attached in the first comment.
- Date Created
- 01 Dec 2025 23:11:23
- Date Updated
- 08 Dec 2025 22:59:53
- Last Comment
- 08 Apr 2026 20:17:01
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MJC17
Hey, I have downloaded the files and placed them in the graphics folder (On Mac) and now the game won't load past the Manager image on the loading screen? Any ideas…
naguib_nader
yes indeed we need torrent file for the complete megapack
Footygamer
Its there, read the instructions on the download page you can change your settings permanently to switch to the old version.
MirkoFerrari6
@Footygamer Hi, I'm still playing with fm22 and up until now I have always downloaded all the updates including 2026.00 and 2026.01, can I download this one too and overwrite it or do I risk not displaying anything anymore? Thanks for your reply!
Footygamer
2026.00 will work with all versions FM05-FM26.
Update files from 22/23/24/25 etc won't, so you still need to restart from 2026.00
MJC17
I have the same issue…. looks like no config file in my faces folder?
76locke
I don’t know if you’ve tried it yet, but I downloaded and installed the beta update version via Steam, and after that everything was back
Footygamer
@MJC17 Please give the exact steps you've taken otherwise it's impossible for anyone to tell you were you've gone wrong.
There is definitely a config.xml in the rar file.
MJC17
Extracted the facepack, copied it in to the graphics folder. Previous to todays download, it worked fine but now the game simply doesn't load…
As soon as I remove the faces folder, it loads instantly.
MJC17
Did you download the beta update and then add all of your graphics back? As I downloaded the beta version and had the 'FM is damaged and can't be opened, you should move to the bin' error.
76locke
No, I just installed the update, then out of curiosity I started it, and everything was back to normal. The folders had already been copied
naguib_nader
for 26 only do i need to re download it again or rename them all to work properly as i have i the complete pack except for the last update
if i need to re download them again is there a torrent file for the complete megaepack with last update to the config without rename them all
MJC17
I have downloaded the DF11 pack tonight and that has installed fine without issue….. any ideas?
Footygamer
My only guess would be that it didn't download or extract properly? Can you tell me how many files you have and what size the directory is in bytes?
kad38
Hi @Footygamer , is it normal that after downloading the latest pack 2026.00 I end up with 1 million faces in my documents?
Footygamer
There's 500,000 players
If you're counting both faces and iconfaces then yes 1 million.
If you are only counting only faces then no that's twice as many.
Make sure not to merge otherwise you'll still have the faces that named the ID without the “face_” prefix.
kad38
Should I delete everything? And only include the latest version 2026.00? And what do I do with the face change versions 2026.01 and 2026.02?
kad38
Can someone please help/explain to me ? Do I need to delete everything and only install version 2026.00 ??
Footygamer
As per the first post they've been merged into the new 2026.00 so you don't need those anymore.
All you need is the new 2026.00 complete pack, nothing else.
kad38
Thanks, and what about the faces changes in versions 2026.01 and 2026.02 ? Should they be deleted ? Sorry, I'm French and my English isn't great...
Footygamer
Yea you can delete 2026.01 and 2026.02 they are not needed. Everything is in 2026.00
kad38
Thank you very much, I reread it and I understand...
scaramonga
What a mess this game is now, but thanks for update.
nasco36
step by step using program bulk rename utility. No need to download the new 26.00.
conway970
hi for some reeason its not letting me add peoples faces, any idea how i can add them as iv taken the face off here and put it into the same folder as other faces and editted the config folder myslef but no luck
jeremydk1
At first glance, this no longer works for staff members either.
conway970
yeah it doesnt work for staff and some of the youth players arent working either.
craig goodwin
not sure if this happens to anyone else but my config file wont open at all, every other file i have does apart from this one
i only want to add jj Gabriel
Kirukato Kashiarikutomorukimi
Changefile 2026.00 is not compatible with faces for FM 24, blank white images appear on all players
jonasthern
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