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Player Manager #6
Player Manager 6: A Sports Progression Fantasy
The world’s most gifted fan is building the league’s most exciting squad in the thrilling continuation of this fun-filled European football LitRPG series.
Recovered from a near-fatal assault and rearmed with his embedded football scouting skills, former nobody Max Best has led his Chester men’s team up in the rankings and ratings both on the pitch and in the front office. But there’s no rest to be had with what’s the FA Cup.
Now, they’re playing against big-money teams with big talent and even bigger attitudes. And the elite aren’t about to let some smart-aleck, fast-talking upstart and his underdog lads make the powerhouse clubs look like fools. Unfortunately for them, that’s precisely what Max lives for. Pushing himself and his team to the limits, he’s out to prove that Chester has earned everything they’ve got.
But success on the field can’t protect Max from a surprise attack that takes things to an entirely new low. With brutally biased press jackals digging up some serious dirt, Max’s past, personal life, and very integrity are under threat. Someone out there wants him not just damaged but destroyed. If he’s going to survive this season, he’ll have to play low-block defence like never before—and wait for one perfect moment to take one perfect shot at a win.
The sixth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Recovered from a near-fatal assault and rearmed with his embedded football scouting skills, former nobody Max Best has led his Chester men’s team up in the rankings and ratings both on the pitch and in the front office. But there’s no rest to be had with what’s the FA Cup.
Now, they’re playing against big-money teams with big talent and even bigger attitudes. And the elite aren’t about to let some smart-aleck, fast-talking upstart and his underdog lads make the powerhouse clubs look like fools. Unfortunately for them, that’s precisely what Max lives for. Pushing himself and his team to the limits, he’s out to prove that Chester has earned everything they’ve got.
But success on the field can’t protect Max from a surprise attack that takes things to an entirely new low. With brutally biased press jackals digging up some serious dirt, Max’s past, personal life, and very integrity are under threat. Someone out there wants him not just damaged but destroyed. If he’s going to survive this season, he’ll have to play low-block defence like never before—and wait for one perfect moment to take one perfect shot at a win.
The sixth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2025
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January 25, 2026
finally figured out what bug me so much in this series. the men can be whoever-old bald guys, young German kid, nice, mean, whatever. however, the women in this series are almost always these perfect, beautiful 10/10 bombshells that always are flirty with Max. they're often first described by their psychical features, but rarely by their actions (or when both happens, the author finds it important to describe how pretty this woman is before she can do anything). why aren't the women written as people? who knows.
with that being said, the above happens pretty infrequently, and the soccer part of this story has trapped me from start to finish and I will keep reading, but I wish the author was better at writing off the pitch/training ground
with that being said, the above happens pretty infrequently, and the soccer part of this story has trapped me from start to finish and I will keep reading, but I wish the author was better at writing off the pitch/training ground
February 1, 2026
As I commented on another review for this book here, I wonder what it says about me that I find these books surprisingly non-sexist. Probably that my bar is set really low? As a woman (who also plays football), I expected the worst when I picked up the first book, so I guess when I realized women's football would be taken seriously I decided to forgive everything else.
In any case, Book 6 is still addictive and still makes me imagine dropping everything and embarking on building a professional football career (just kidding, I'm on a visa). However, sticking to my less-than-five-stars-if-there's-too-much-Old-Nick rule.
In any case, Book 6 is still addictive and still makes me imagine dropping everything and embarking on building a professional football career (just kidding, I'm on a visa). However, sticking to my less-than-five-stars-if-there's-too-much-Old-Nick rule.
February 22, 2026
how long do I have to wait for number 7
People in the future, book 7 will be out and this will be a non issue for you. But I am high coming off reading all six of these novels straight through. I didn’t care about English football, or any football, but I care about Max Best and his crew. These books entertain and teach lessons in morality as well as football.
People in the future, book 7 will be out and this will be a non issue for you. But I am high coming off reading all six of these novels straight through. I didn’t care about English football, or any football, but I care about Max Best and his crew. These books entertain and teach lessons in morality as well as football.
July 2, 2025
Absolutely showstopping comedy. There is no one funnier than Max. I devoured the book way too quickly and must suffer once again from withdrawal. If I could have hundred of these books, I would die happy.
October 17, 2025
Book 6 continues the story of Max Best.
I have loved all 6 audio books and am very sad there are no more to listen too.
If you love football and especially English non league and premier league then you should really enjoy these books.
I have loved all 6 audio books and am very sad there are no more to listen too.
If you love football and especially English non league and premier league then you should really enjoy these books.
December 15, 2025
The reason I went back to Royal Road.
January 18, 2026
wow what a reaveal
Please finish writing book 7, this is insanely good!
Wow was I sad then happy then suddenly at the end sad the in the last two pages estátic.
Great job
Please finish writing book 7, this is insanely good!
Wow was I sad then happy then suddenly at the end sad the in the last two pages estátic.
Great job
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