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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
- 10 Jun 2026 10:33:11
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Apokalyps
What if I have no 2600 folder?
Edit: nvm, this was the 24 folde 🙂)
Dar2000
It’s seems that it’s not possible to use this fix with the new quick start World Cup mode. It doesn’t seem to load the editor files when selecting this mode. Am I missing something? Thanks for this and any info.
Mama Du
It's working on an existing save. But the application clashed whenever I run into a match manually, is that something you can advise? I am using Mac at the moment. Thanks a lot.
Kevinho7
Doesn't the “j league non player.dbc” file also need to be removed btw? Or is it better to just leave that one in?
thiagobumba87
Napoli still have no changes
I already installed the fix
LudoxPendragon
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43204671 "U.S. Aldini S.S.D."
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43066039 "A.S.D. Bustese" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43066039 "A.S.D. Accademia Bustese" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43092857 "A.S.D. San Venanzo"
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43066352 "A.S.D. Calcio Gozzano" ""
"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 43066352 "A.S.D.C. Gozzano" ""
82_dav
I have the same issue. I've already installed the fix and also tried copying the fixed files again, but Napoli still shows no changes.
82_dav
Solved!
acchakko
for me, I downloaded version 5.0, still it's Parthenope…. any idea how to fix?
bigpole
It's working on my end just fine.
Please reproduce the steps and write here or read the 1st post.
Demb222
Dear forum,
This is my first time posting here, but I just can't find a way to get the Japanese national team to call up real players. No matter what I do, they always generate fake players for the squad.
Could someone please help me fix this?
Edit:
To clarify, I'm talking about the Japanese national team calling up players in a normal Career Mode save, not in World Cup mode.
Josbos69
I've applied the workaround to both 2600 and 2620 files but Parthenope seems to persist - I am using an existing save. Any ideas?
Edit:
The workaround works fine - make sure that #"CLUB (specifically the ‘’) is properly typed in; easiest way to make sure is to simply copy it from the notepad directly. In my case the keyboard settings messed up the ‘’ symbols.
Thanks for this real names fix in any case!
jCastroClavijo
Hi, does anyone know why I can't see the full name of Bochum correctly? I keep seeing only "Bochum," its ok in club name change file. it should say "VfL Bochum 1848." Thanks
#"CLUB_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 905 "VfL Bochum 1848" ""
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Okay. I just realized it's a game issue; it's how it's displayed on those screens. Cheers.
IgorTMT
#Rwanda
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 13211703 "Azam Rwanda Premier League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 13211703 "Azam Rwanda Premier League" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 13211703 "BK Pro League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 13211703 "Rwanda Premier League" ""
#Angola
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 12034515 "Girabola ZAP" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 12034515 "Girabola" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 12034515 "Liga Unitel Girabola" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 12034515 "Girabola" ""
#Botswana
#female competitions
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343149 "Botswana Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343149 "Boteti Regional Women's League" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343149 "DTC Botswana Women’s Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343149 "Botswana Women’s Championship" ""
#Burundi
#female competitions
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356429 "Burundi Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356429 "Burundi Women's Ligue A" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356429 "Lumitel Women's League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356429 "Burundi Women's League" ""
Pinodj
A new update of the game has been released today
MrTPo
@mons do we have to do the same reinstall thing with today update? Thanks
bigpole
My suggestion is and always was - reapply realname fix after every patch. Because you never know what SI could have licensed.
And because the fix is tiny, you can do it in literally 2-3 minutes (with the download).
dersim1987
The fix doesn’t work for me – det same is for the logos
bigpole
What doesn't work exactly?
dersim1987
The names don’t change to real names, and the logos don’t load in the game.
luka_
Brazilian names change but Betis is still Real Hispalis, all spanish teams not correct. Also french is Paris SG instead of PSG, Napoli not real name..nothing fixed except brazilian names..did all as per instructions.
Raparasa
The name that appears on that screen is a short name for the club, so I think it's probably working fine
There are few places where the club's full name is displayed, so it's a good idea to look closely at the club's details screen
bigpole
Everything works if you install the real name fix correctly.
Once again - delete the current edt, dbc and lnc folder and paste the folders from realname fix.
And do this for every database version in the main folder.
@dersim1987 @luka_
Gruby Heavy
La Liga clubs, Napoli, PSG and Olympique Lyon don't work. I tried reinstalling the game, reinstalling the fix and it doesn't work. I hate SI for messing it up every update.
Gruby Heavy
The only way this can be fixed is by using the workaround from the first post in the thread.
Gruby Heavy
It fucks up Polish club names though.
I made the fix for Polish club names:
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 710635 "Garbarnia Kraków" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 717315 "Zawisza Bydgoszcz" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 710012 "Kotwica Kołobrzeg" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 96021840 "Stomil Olsztyn" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 717313 "Chrobry Głogów" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 714200 "Podbeskidzie B-B" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1462 "Ruch Chorzów" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1300885 "Śląsk Wrocław" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 96012813 "Puszcza Niepołomice" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1469 "Zagłębie Lubin" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1452 "Górnik Zabrze" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1456 "Legia Warszawa" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 715912 "Lechia Gdańsk" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 722115 "Raków Częstochowa" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1455 "Lech Poznań" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1459 "Pogoń Szczecin" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 714209 "Piast Gliwice" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 710052 "Jagiellonia Białystok" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 1468 "Widzew Łódź" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 129577 "Korona Kielce" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 717327 "Radomiak Radom" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 129580 "Arka Gdynia" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 710017 "Miedź Legnica" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 714221 "Motor Lublin" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 714213 "Błękitni Stargard" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 96000058 "Ślęza Wrocław" ""
"CLUB_NAME_CHANGE" 54001651 "Wisłoka Dębica" ""