Kicker Bundesliga Manager: The best tips and tricks
The Kicker Bundesliga Manager has been part of every season since 1991 - since 1991 hobby managers have exchanged tips and tricks. Even if it looks like a game of chance at first glance, success can be planned like in real football. We give you the golden rules for a punctual season.
Kicker Bundesliga Manager: Tips for the right team planning
It is worthwhile for the Kicker Bundesliga Manager not only to look at the individual player, but also to keep an eye on his surroundings. The teamwork in particular is crucial for his score - only rarely can individual players really distinguish themselves in weakening teams.
- Make sure that you don't have more than one player from the same club in any part of the team. If the defense of a team fails and you have several defenders in your ranks, minus points are hailed. It also minimizes the risk of being thrown off course by negative surprises.
- Teams that barely held the class last season are often good for a surprise. Usually a short time before the end came a new coach who formed the team into a new unit and now really started. Such a leap from the relegation battle to Europe made for example Hannover 2011 and Gladbach 2012. Here you can find particularly good bargains.
- Think very carefully about whether you want to sign up last season's surprise team players. The additional strain caused by the European Cup quickly pushes smaller teams to their limits and they slip in the league - as happened last in Augsburg and Freiburg.
- Avoid goalkeepers from the top teams. Manuel Neuer may concede the fewest goals conceded, but is expensive and rarely has to prove himself. Here you can get good bargains with smaller teams.
- In defense, on the other hand, it is worthwhile to rely on the Champions League candidates - here you can reliably get points. If a team gets a swatter in the relegation battle, the points of the defenders usually have to suffer.
- Captains are often reliable point suppliers. They practically have a game guarantee and have mostly been able to prove themselves in the club over the past few years. You should keep an eye on the captains of smaller teams.
- Overall, it is advisable to rely on a very wide squad. Stars like Robben, Ribéry and Co. may sound tempting, but they are also a big risk. If the club plays a season below expectations or the top player is injured, the season is hard to save for you.
Beware of tournaments in the Kicker Bundesliga Manager!
Not only the European Cups have an impact on your squad, but also national team games. If team members are assigned to do this, it speaks for their class, but can lead to failures or a drop in performance.
- The Africa Cup takes place every two years. Unlike world or European championships, this tournament is held at the beginning of the year. Players of the respective national teams are missing at the beginning of the second half of the season - the next time the Africa Cup will take place in January 2017.
- National players are in particular ahead of big tournaments like World Cup or European Championship - they want to present themselves and get a place in the squad. However, you should be careful after competitions. More frequent injuries and missed preparation often make the start of the season very difficult. In addition to the World Cup and the European Championship, keep an eye on other tournaments such as the Copa América or the U21 tournament of the Olympic Games!
The special tricks for interactive mode
If you play the interactive version of the Kicker Bundesliga Manager, some special tips apply in addition to the previous rules. Here you have to keep a good eye on the Bundesliga over the entire season.
- Champions League and Europa League participants often spare their top players from particularly important cup games. Here you should take part in the rotation and sometimes dare to put the stars on the bench.
- Of course, you must be well informed about injuries, suspensions and suspensions before the match day. Only those who have an eye on the league can send the right squad to the field.
- Take a closer look at teams after a coach change in the season. Often, the new man on the side not only inspires, but also gives completely different players a chance.
