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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jonasthern
Removed by @Footygamer because it's wrong advice.
Footygamer
I don't think you've followed the instructions. I can see your most recent downloads here and you have not downloaded the complete pack. Only the changes pack.
You need to download the complete pack and start again.
Unless of course you've tried to rename the files yourself or using the FMM Loader, but you haven't stated that you have tried either.
Footygamer
@jonasthern i've removed your comment because it's bad advice that is going to confuse people.
You said the “The new config file don't work for FM24". Of course it won't, because we've renamed all the files, please reread the first post and follow the instructions.
I can see from your download history that you have not downloaded 2026.00 as instructed, please do so before telling people it doesn't work or offering alternatives.
Footygamer
Do not try and edit our files to add players, it will break updates and be slow because of the huge file size.
Just create a new folder with your custom changes e.g.
graphics/sortitoutsi/faces/config.xml < LEAVE INTACT
graphics/my_custom_faces/config.xml < CREATE YOURS
Also JJ Gabriel is in our Wonderkids Facepack already
craig goodwin
didnt realise that thanks very much
Alvin Immanuel
does anyone know how to make the wonderkid facepack works? cause mine didn't show the face when i play
Footygamer
That isn't affected by this change.
It also went work with the beta that was released yesterday if you're using that.
Please use this thread for issues with the wonderkid facepack: https://sortitoutsi.net/content/60588/data-update-home-thread
Alvin Immanuel
okay, thankyou
Drajen
I have downloaded last Cut Out players pack and now I don't see many faces. Always worked for years, I think config file is bad in the last update from December 2
I've noticed I already had 2026.02 and the last one is again 2026.00?!
Drajen
there is a solution on CUt Out Faces page
blingxx
how to update the config.xml for next changes?
ASSE25
Hello And so this has also shifted the photos of new players, including the game ID and photo pack ID for FM26.
JD_1984
How do i know which faces to delete if I've downloaded all packs? I've put them all in one folder was that not what i was supposed to do?
jonasthern
I had to download the entire file and then it worked without any problems; I really hadn't paid attention to the warning.
WelsonLiong
is the ‘iconfaces’ folder still needed in FM26? I deleted it before and didn't notice any difference. Correct me if I'm wrong.
jjtt870
Is there any way to get the Facepack for New Wonderkids working with the beta?
Footygamer
If you are struggling the easiest thing to do is delete them all and just download and install the 2026.00 complete pack, that has everything.
Otherwise there is nothing you need to delete.
Footygamer
Not until the Pre Game Editor is updated and so far it hasn't been.
Footygamer
No not for FM26, but we include it still since so many people are playing FM24.
alka99
son güncellemeyi indirdikten sonra oyuncu yüzleri görünmemeye başladı. ne yapmam gerekiyor?
Footygamer
(1) Post in English
(2) Provide more information about your setup. Do you definitely only have the 2026.00 complete pack installed? Are you using fm24 or fm26? If fm24 have you reset the cache, it FM26 have you restarted at least twice?
alka99
After downloading the 832 MB package, player faces started appearing. I installed updates on the package I downloaded from the torrent, and after the latest package, faces stopped appearing. I'm playing FM 26. What should I do now?
Footygamer
You only need the complete pack you do not need the 800mb changes pack.
If you've tried to apply the 800mb update pack to an old complete pack then it won't work unless you rename all the files yourself.
alka99
Should I download the 13 GB package that says 2026.00 again? And my last question is, I understand that I don't need to install anything else, is that correct?
Footygamer
Yes all you need is the 2026.00 complete pack. It contains everything you need.
alka99
So what about the updates? New players were coming in the update packages, so what would be the next step?
Footygamer
Updates will be released monthly as normal.
The next step would just be to wait until 2026.01 and install as normal.
alka99
Ok, I'm waiting for Nikita Stoinov's face and it still hasn't arrived, keep waiting, thanks
Footygamer
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'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.
Jay87
I downloaded the2026.00 complete file a few days ago and everything worked great. Just downloaded the 2026.01 file and added to the folder overwriting the files that needed to be and now all faces in the game are just black silhouettes.
Following step 1. above doesn't work. Its goanna be a pain if you have to download a complete file every time there's an update.