[FM26] Local Talent Only – The PT Challenge

Portuguese football has embraced a new philosophy focused on developing local talent.

Following an agreement between the country's biggest clubs and the Portuguese Football Federation, Benfica, Sporting CP and FC Porto have committed to building their squads using players from their own regions.

From now on, each club can only sign players who were born in their respective metropolitan areas, forcing Portugal's traditional giants to rely on local scouting, academy development and regional talent.

No nationwide recruitment. No overseas wonderkid raids. Just local pride.

Can the Big Three continue to dominate Portuguese football with a much smaller talent pool?

⚽ What's Included:

🔸 Benfica restricted to signing players born in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area;🔸 Sporting CP restricted to signing players born in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area;🔸 FC Porto restricted to signing players born in the Porto Metropolitan Area;🔸 A unique long-term challenge focused on regional development;🔸 Greater importance placed on youth academies and local scouting;🔸 Perfect for alternative-history and realism-inspired saves;

The future of Portuguese football starts at home. Who will build the strongest local dynasty?