The best clubs to start an FM21 career with Lyon are Ligue 1 contenders | PHILIPPE DESMAZES/Getty Images Starting a new Football Manager 2021 save isn't as easy as just clicking 'play'. You've got to figure out your project and work out whether you want immediate glory or more of a long-term challenge. Fortunately, FM21 gives players the chance to try their hands at absolutely anything you could imagine. There are teams around the world with different challenges and obstacles to overcome, some of which you need to try out. Hamburg Hamburg need rebuilding | Oliver Hardt/Getty Images One of the most successful sides in the history of German football, Hamburg haven't exactly had it all their own way in recent years.