Starting a new game query

Hello all,

I've noticed that when i start a new game with around 70,000 players that once the game is loaded and i look in the player search section i have only around 10,000 players to search from, where are the other 50,000 or so players gone? is this some kind of error or have they changed something with the new update, or maybe i'm just missing something in the start new game screen? maybe they are there somewhere but only show up when you scout them?

The player search screen only displays "known" players, i.e. players with a good international reputation as well as players who are known to your scouts. There are other players in the game which are not displayed in the player search screen. The better your scouting knowledge, the more players you'll be able to find in the search screen.

i see, cheers fella!