It was released for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X on 18 October 2006, with Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable versions following in December 2006.

[1] As a result of user feedback and continued evolution of the game in general, Sports Interactive introduced over 100 new and revised features to Football Manager 2007.

The smaller club may benefit from lucrative friendly matches against their parent side and get the first option on signing players released by the larger team.

Fans of Sports Interactive argue that the uncommonly close relationship between the design team and the players led to the inclusion of such desired features.

The Strawberry demo includes playable leagues for Brazil, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, and Sweden, many kits and player photos, and language support for many other regions.