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From Football Manager to FMDB Pro: Behind Sports Interactive's new scouting tool

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From Football Manager to FMDB Pro: Behind Sports Interactive's new scouting tool

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On this episode, we're joined by Sports Interactive's Richard Trafford (Director of Business Development) and Tom Elliot (Senior Research Coordinator) to hear about FMDB Pro, a new scouting tool created by the team behind the popular Football Manager video game series.

From how FMDB Pro was born from Football Manager to how it could change the face of international football.

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When was this episode published?: August 10, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 31 min.
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