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Youth Academy

Youth Manager is an auto-battler football management simulation about developing young talents between the ages of 16 to 18. Your goal is to train wonderkids, help them sign professional contracts, and build your reputation as a top academy.

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Developer
Oba Games
Publisher
Oba Games
Release
March 19, 2026
136 days ago
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Mixed13 reviews61.5%

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About the Game

The Core Game Loop

Your career is built around a clear, addictive cycle of player development and recruitment:

  • Recruit New Prospects: Scout for the next generation of footballing talent.

  • Manage Your Academy: Define training, set tactics, and prepare your young squad for the challenges ahead.

  • Card-Based Auto-Battles: Experience match days with a unique, strategic auto-battler.

  • Player Action Cards: Your players earn Action Cards from their performance, directly modifying their in-match outcomes.

  • Secure the Contract: Successfully develop your stars and appeal to professional clubs to give your players their first pro contract, earning you reputations.

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