The Perfectionist - From A to W, 51 Nations and centuries of management

[Makoto Nakamura]

Pre-Season 2026/27

I saw we had no friendlies organised so I organised a few to get morale up in time for the new season, and I dare say that it worked!

Transfers:

No 'Key Transfers' really want to come to us, here's the best player that I've brought in so far though.

[Makoto Nakamura]

August 2026

A very mixed month, a cracking start to the season with the 6-0 thrashing of Diegem but then 3 back to back league defeats sent us tumbling back down the table, the wins in the cup gave me a bit of a morale boost and we were back to winning ways with a 6-2 demolishing of RC Gent.

Key Transfers:

[Suede2]

This is awesome. But your career threads usually are.

A couple of questions though.

1. Can we see your hall of fame so far?

2. Do you use the same tactic? Think I read in another thread that you base it around the best positions for you players? Can you share how you approach building a tactic each time you join another team if that's the case. I am very intrigued.

But seriously. Awesome career.

[Makoto Nakamura]

This is awesome. But your career threads usually are.

A couple of questions though.

1. Can we see your hall of fame so far?

2. Do you use the same tactic? Think I read in another thread that you base it around the best positions for you players? Can you share how you approach building a tactic each time you join another team if that's the case. I am very intrigued.

But seriously. Awesome career.

Thanks mate, it means a lot And to answer your questions:

And my current tactic:

I usually use the 4-3-3/4-5-1 variant, but just having a little go with this set up and it seems to work for now.

[Makoto Nakamura]

Looks like I'll be heading into the hall of shame for fastest red card...

[Makoto Nakamura]

September 2026

A good enough start to the month with 2 good wins, but without a win in 3 now albeit with 2 draws and we deserved to lose by a bigger margin against Westerlo in the cup as they're in the league above us and we played with 10 men for 92 minutes and 30 seconds!

[Makoto Nakamura]

October 2026

Oh dear, oh dear, 2 big wins, a massive loss broadcast too the entirety of Belgium and a narrow loss, a very mixed month if you ask me, although I am fulfilling the boards wish of a mid-table finish.

[Makoto Nakamura]

November 2026

Barring the Ronse victory it's been a very poor month, 2 losses and 2 draw see us somehow stay in 8th though.

[Makoto Nakamura]

December 2026

Another mediocre month, just the 2 draws, I think barring my brief stint at Smolevichi this has been my worst season, and that's with me being sat in mid-table!

[Makoto Nakamura]

January 2027

The results may be of narrow margins but wins are wins and I couldn't be happier, it puts a halt on sliding further down the table.

[egesagin]

How did Charleroi guarantee a playoff spot in the first weeks of the season? Cup?

[Makoto Nakamura]

I leave you with this before I go to work, they have the highest wage expenditure in the league and vastly greater players and they were relegated from the Jupiler League last season, just saying this is almost making my mind up.

[Makoto Nakamura]

How did Charleroi guarantee a playoff spot in the first weeks of the season? Cup?

There are 3 periods, and the winner of each period qualifies for the promotion playoff at the end of the season.

[egesagin]

Weird thanks

[Makoto Nakamura]

Key Players:

7 hours after I join Bruxelles I have my first game....away to Roeselare

Season  |         Club          |   Nation   |            League          |   Position  | Other  
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2014    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine 2nd Division     | 3rd Group B | Promoted 
2015    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine Premier Division |     3rd     | Cup & Super Cup Winners!
2016    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine Premier Division |     1st     | League & Copa Libertadores Winners!
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2017/18 |   Melbourne Victory   | Australia  | Hyundai A-League           |     1st     | FFA Cup, League & Grand Final Winners
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2018/19 | Admira Wacker Modling | Austria    | Sky Go Erste Liga          |     1st     | Promoted
2019/20 | Admira Wacker Modling | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     2nd*    | Left November 26th
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2019/20 |   Red Bull Salzburg   | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     2nd     | Joined November 26th, Europa League Winners!
2020/21 |   Red Bull Salzburg   | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     1st     | League & Cup double!
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2021    |    Smolevichi-STI     | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |    12th     | Joined 4th July, Sacked 2nd November
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2021    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |     4th     | Joined 5th November
2022    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |     1st     | Promoted as champions, new points record
2023    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Vysshaya Liga              |     4th     | Won Kubak Belarusi!
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2024    |   Shakhter Soligorsk  | Belarus    | Vysshaya Liga              |     1st     | Won the league!
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2025/26 |      Roeselare        | Belgium    | Derde Klasse B             |     1st     | Won Championship Playoff! Promoted!
2026/27 |      Roeselare        | Belgium    | Proximus League            |     8th     | Resigned February 16th
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[Makoto Nakamura]

March 2027

The best things in life are three! A very good start to life with Bruxelles and we sit in a strong 3rd just 3 points of the top.

[Makoto Nakamura]

[BoxToBox]

Jesus, moving up the leagues with baffling speed.

[Makoto Nakamura]

End of Season 2026/27

What an unbelievable turnaround! In 7 games I've managed to win them a title and I may be out the door pretty soon as well!

Key Players:

Season  |         Club          |   Nation   |            League          |   Position  | Other  
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2014    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine 2nd Division     | 3rd Group B | Promoted 
2015    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine Premier Division |     3rd     | Cup & Super Cup Winners!
2016    |       Temperley       | Argentina  | Argentine Premier Division |     1st     | League & Copa Libertadores Winners!
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2017/18 |   Melbourne Victory   | Australia  | Hyundai A-League           |     1st     | FFA Cup, League & Grand Final Winners
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2018/19 | Admira Wacker Modling | Austria    | Sky Go Erste Liga          |     1st     | Promoted
2019/20 | Admira Wacker Modling | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     2nd*    | Left November 26th
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2019/20 |   Red Bull Salzburg   | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     2nd     | Joined November 26th, Europa League Winners!
2020/21 |   Red Bull Salzburg   | Austria    | tipico-Bundesliga          |     1st     | League & Cup double!
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2021    |    Smolevichi-STI     | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |    12th     | Joined 4th July, Sacked 2nd November
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2021    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |     4th     | Joined 5th November
2022    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Persha Liga                |     1st     | Promoted as champions, new points record
2023    |        Orsha          | Belarus    | Vysshaya Liga              |     4th     | Won Kubak Belarusi!
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2024    |   Shakhter Soligorsk  | Belarus    | Vysshaya Liga              |     1st     | Won the league!
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2025/26 |      Roeselare        | Belgium    | Derde Klasse B             |     1st     | Won Championship Playoff! Promoted!
2026/27 |      Roeselare        | Belgium    | Proximus League            |     8th     | Resigned February 16th
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2026/27 | White Star Bruxelles  | Belgium    | Proximus League            |     1st     | Joined February 27th, promoted as champions!

[Makoto Nakamura]

I've moved again! I was only at WS Bruxelles for 102 days!

And this is my assistant!!!

Key Players:

[Makoto Nakamura]

Pre-Season 2027/28

Taking a leaf out of DavidBeckham's book I have decided to arrange loads of morale boosting friendlies, now I'll just have to wait and see if it makes a difference!

Transfers:

It turns out we have no budget at all, so I've relied on loans.

Key Loans:

Mario has just won the U19 European Championship Golden Ball.

[Deisler26]

Jesus, I love the look of Mario.

Great title win and look forward to the new job.

[DavidBeckham]

Maximizing the squad's morale before the start of season is crucial IMO!

And you play really quickly!!! Great work so far keep it up mate

[Makoto Nakamura]

Jesus, I love the look of Mario.

Great title win and look forward to the new job.

Same here, looks like I'm going to have to change formation to incorporate more than 1 striker! Here's hoping I only spend another season or 2 in Belgium.

Maximizing the squad's morale before the start of season is crucial IMO!

And you play really quickly!!! Great work so far keep it up mate

It seems to have worked but I can't say much after one game and thanks!

[RTHerringbone]

This is great - terrific concept and you are motoring along nicely

[Nottingham Forest]

This is great - terrific concept and you are motoring along nicely

Going well Makoto. Ronaldo as your assistant . RT you missed a trick. Would have been much better if you'd have said. you are makotoring along nicely .

[Makoto Nakamura]

This is great - terrific concept and you are motoring along nicely

Thanks RTHerringbone, glad you're enjoying it!

[Makoto Nakamura]

Going well Makoto. Ronaldo as your assistant . RT you missed a trick. Would have been much better if you'd have said. you are makotoring along nicely .

Oh wow NF, that is definitely some super level of punny skills you have there

[TIR669]

Fantastic career with some unreal wins while you were in Argentina. Keep it up, great read!

[Makoto Nakamura]

July & August 2027

Just the 2 games and another change in tactic for me, since my pitch has the maximum dimensions, I'm now using something that the game calls a 4-1-1-4 WB DM Wide, and it's paying off so far! It is a shame to see Bruxelles haven't scored at all yet though.

[Makoto Nakamura]

September 2027

Prefect! Some nice wins there, especially in the cup and the result away to Genk as they were in 2nd at the time.

[muppetkokken]

This have inspired me to start a similar challenge. Or at least try to when I get home from work. KUTGW!

[Makoto Nakamura]

This have inspired me to start a similar challenge. Or at least try to when I get home from work. KUTGW!

Wow, thanks! I'm highly honoured as this is your 2nd post in 14 years that you chose to post here Please keep me updated on how you get on

[Makoto Nakamura]

October 2027

Well, it could have been better, the result against Standard was very far from the standard I want, and now it's a tough little run of games, Club Brugge were in 2nd when I faced them, now I face Anderlecht who are in 2nd now as well as facing them again in the cup and between them is a game against one of the two Tycoon-back clubs in Eupen. After this we then face 4th placed KV Mechelen and 6th placed Oostende!

[muppetkokken]

Wow, thanks! I'm highly honoured as this is your 2nd post in 14 years that you chose to post here Please keep me updated on how you get on

Haha, I noticed that as well. I must admit I think I have alot more, but they seem to have gone away. I used to be active in the LLM sub-forum some years ago.

[Makoto Nakamura]

November 2027

Just the 2 games this month and I got what I expected to get really, a draw against a top side, and a win against a bottom side.

[Deisler26]

I reckon you'll be out of Belgium in 1-2 seasons

[deltablue]

You're the flash of FM players!

[AcidBurn]

I reckon you'll be out of Belgium in 1-2 seasons

Agreed!

Seems like everytime I check this thread 2 or 3 seasons have flown by, good luck with Gent you'll be winning it in no time.

[Makoto Nakamura]

I find the idea of Cristiano Ronaldo writing a report for someone inherently hilarious.

Probably goes along the lines of "He's good, but not me good" or "he's never going to be good".

I reckon you'll be out of Belgium in 1-2 seasons

By the looks of how things are going, so do I

You're the flash of FM players!

Maybe by time I make it to Mexico I'll be Speedy Gonzales

Agreed!

Seems like everytime I check this thread 2 or 3 seasons have flown by, good luck with Gent you'll be winning it in no time.

Thanks Acid, you'll just have to check more often then

[Makoto Nakamura]

December 2027

A big month for us and we almost got a prefect month as well, at leas we were unbeaten, our main rivals now seem to be the other tycoon backed club, KV Kortrijk.

[Makoto Nakamura]

January 2028

We started the month with some big morale boosting friendlies which again worked a charm, we've qualified for the cup Semi-Final and we enjoyed a massive win over Cercle Brugge

[rancer890]

Jesus. Last check you were only in 2024.

Is there still the Championship Playoff with halved points after the regular season?

[Makoto Nakamura]

Jesus. Last check you were only in 2024.

Is there still the Championship Playoff with halved points after the regular season?

Haha you'll have to check back more often then

And yep, there is still the Championship Playoff with halved points.

[Makoto Nakamura]

February 2028

We slipped up against Anderlecht and that has cost us as Club Brugge have snuck ahead and have a far better goal difference, the league is getting very tight as we near the end of the season.

[Deisler26]

this is to get around the caps rule! DAMMIT AA GENT! YOU HAD ONE JOB!

[Makoto Nakamura]

this is to get around the caps rule! DAMMIT AA GENT! YOU HAD ONE JOB!

Are we going to be massive bottlers then? Or are we capable of a comeback.

[Makoto Nakamura]

March 2028

Yes we can mount a comeback! Ahmed Ali Hashim has been on fire this month scoring 11 goals in 5 games! And for the Cup Final victory I made him the sole striker to see what would happen, and we kept a clean sheet and scored 5!

[Deisler26]

Woo! on the silverware! Now, capture that title!

[Makoto Nakamura]

Woo! on the silverware! Now, capture that title!

I am trying my best!