The veterans shortlist FM27 by AJ brings together football legends aged 35 and over in one list for your save. The idea came from Ronaldinho being in the game this year. However, AJ went further and tracked down other veteran stars who are still in FM27.
What the veterans shortlist FM27 does
A shortlist is a list of players the game keeps an eye on for you. In other words, once you load it, you see all these names on one screen, with each player’s club, contract and value. Then you decide who is worth bringing in.
According to the author, many of these veterans can still perform at an elite level, which is a surprise. So the list is not just for nostalgia: it can give you a signing with plenty of experience.
A list made only of legends aged 35 and over (Image: FMPortugal)
The author’s video
AJ also made a video on his YouTube channel, AJ does FM. In it, he picks the best possible eleven from the players on the list. So if you do not know where to start, it is a good place to begin.
Who it is for
It is for managers who enjoy unusual challenges, like building a team of veterans or giving a legend one last trophy. It also suits clubs on a tight budget that need experience in the dressing room. If you would rather go the other way, check the Baz Got Banned wonderkids shortlist. Also, to assess each name before signing him, try FM27 Guy Scout.
Download the veterans shortlist FM27
It is a single .fmf file of 338.58 KB, from 8 November 2026. It also needs no mods, because it is a standard in-game shortlist.
The folder where the file goes (Image: FMPortugal)
- First, copy
AJ does FM Aged 35+.fmftoDocuments\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 27\shortlists. If the folder does not exist, create it. - Then open your save and go to your Shortlist.
- Finally, open the list’s options menu and choose the option to load a shortlist. Then select the file.
Things to watch
Ages count from the start of the game, so these players get older with you. As a result, in a long save some of them may have retired. Also, nobody has commented on the list yet, so there are no known issues. To remove it, just clear the shortlist in the game or delete the file from the folder.
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