Three Ideas to Spark Your Master League Career in PES 2017

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Submitted on: 10/05/2016 by Kevin Groves

We’re about a month into Pro Evolution Soccer's (PES) 2017 release, and with completed option files appearing it’s time to jump into PES’ marquee mode, Master League. PES fans know that Master League is where you make your bones, and as manager, scout and director it’s up to you guide the ship. With that said, let’s look at some ways to get the most out of Master League in PES 2017.

1. Start With The Default Master League Players

There’s no bigger way to put your stamp on the managerial world than by starting from scratch. Being handed a group of players and having to sort out your best 11, formation and tactics resonates deeply with historical PES players. As you come to grips with your squad and add players during the transfer window, the sense of accomplishment when you finally hoist that silverware will be further amplified. The opportunity to gut your favorite club and start anew is a daunting task. Are you up to it?

2. Reclamation Project

There’s always a small portion of “fallen on bad times” fan bases that remember how they used to compete at the highest levels. Leeds United, AC Milan and a handful of other clubs around Europe were at one point dominant sides. Now that they’ve bottomed out, do you have it in you to lead them back to the promised land?

3. Be a Mercenary

Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are the exception when it comes to modern day managerial tenures. The reality is somewhere in between two and three years for you to make your impact, or else you’ll be getting sacked in the morning. Instead of living in fear of the sack, why not embrace it and take a different job every year. Master League by default operates on one-year deals so it’s quite possible to test your managerial acumen on a yearly basis. However, it won’t be easy. You will have to shop wisely and get your business done early in the transfer window to get your team chemistry rating on the uptick in your quest for trophies.

Master League, although not improved upon in recent years, can still offer an immersive and fun experience. With the amount of tactical options at your disposal, a new transfer deadline day and the on-the-pitch variance that PES 2017 brings there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had.

Now that I've discussed a few ways to enjoy Master League, tell us how you plan on approaching Master League in PES 2017?

Member Comments

# 1 J-Unit40 @ 10/05/16 11:38 AM

Well done KG.

Still deciding which way to go with ML. All options look like fun, especially with the updated option files.

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# 2 RoyceDa59 @ 10/05/16 11:45 AM

Nice,

I have been trying to decide between Serie B and La Liga 2 on which league to start with.

# 3 NY4Life @ 10/05/16 11:57 AM

I started in La Liga 2 (RCD Mallorca - liked their uniforms) with the default rosters. Even on regular difficulty, I am struggling with these guys but I am up to the challenge. Made a few signings to get some low 70's free agents to boost the team a bit. Having fun thus far.

# 4 KennyJ1976 @ 10/05/16 01:24 PM

Haven't started my ML yet, still doing some minor editing. (I hate generic shoes) Was planning on taking a team in Liga NOS, other than the big 3, and turning them into a Portuguese powerhouse. Either that or another league I haven't played like Ligue 1 or Eredivisie.

# 5 Fraser G. @ 10/05/16 01:28 PM

I've started with the Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. ML default players of course. It has been a real struggle so far, but a few loan signings have boosted our spirits lately. I'm enjoying myself far too much, even when I lose.

# 6 TheDutchDad @ 10/05/16 01:30 PM

I like the mercenary idea. I started a weak team in Ligue 2, and I'm planning to move around quite a bit before I do a ML with a team I really love, like Man Utd or Milan.

# 7 KG @ 10/05/16 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Unit40


	Well done KG. Still deciding which way to go with ML. All options look like fun, especially with the updated option files. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thanks Zook! I was debating on whether to use

Lyon
Everton
Rayo Vallecano

I ultimately decided on Rayo because:

They are truly Madrid's little brother
They have great kits of course
Playing in Spain and trying to get on Barca/Real/Atletico's level is a true challenge in PES

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	Nice, I have been trying to decide between Serie B and La Liga 2 on which league to start with.

Liga2 isn't bad so far. Last year I played a ton of FIFA 16 CM as Milan so I wanted a change of scenery this year. I don't want to brag but I did lead Milan back to glory with 4 straight Scudetto's, 2 Champions League titles AND an entire season undefeated. Take that you Gooner!

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Originally Posted by Fraser G.


	I've started with the Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. ML default players of course. It has been a real struggle so far, but a few loan signings have boosted our spirits lately. I'm enjoying myself far too much, even when I lose.

I am getting my butt handed to me with the default players. I raised some cash but couldn't get too many good players to want to join my side. Those Go Ahead kits look like they're sponsored by McDonalds lol.

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Originally Posted by TheDutchDad


	I like the mercenary idea. I started a weak team in Ligue 2, and I'm planning to move around quite a bit before I do a ML with a team I really love, like Man Utd or Milan.

I played a ton of PES 2015 as Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot. Again, they had incredible kits. Managed to get lead them to a 2nd place Ligue 1 finish but could never dethrone PSG. If you have the time you could always try to work your way to that club. By then a lot of the big guns could be gone at United but I'm sure they'll replace them and you could really put your stamp on the squad.

# 8 FraserOliver17 @ 10/06/16 07:44 AM

I'm waiting for the tactics for the Championship to be done before starting properly so I'm doing a Man U.
But I've been making the players in my Football Manager team of youth products in BAL and saving them into my ML youth team. Though currently they aren't good enough to get in the team over the glorious players already in there, several of whom I'd started to fall in love with already. I'm hopeful that I can develop my youth team into either being serviceable players, or to generate a nice profit so I can say to myself - Yeah, I have enough money to upgrade my stadium. Not that it matters, but I've started with PES United and made my home ground "Sports Park" which looks like it seats about 12 people. When I get to a certain amount of money in the bank I will upgrade it to a better one. I apparently have become far too immersed in my small fiction

# 9 bxphenom7 @ 10/06/16 11:32 AM

I'll be trying to lead Marseille back to the UEFA CL. In reality, it seens we've settles for mediocrity smh

# 10 RoyceDa59 @ 10/06/16 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bxphenom7


	I'll be trying to lead Marseille back to the UEFA CL. In reality, it seens we've settles for mediocrity smh

Yeah losing Steve Mandanda has really hurt the team. IMO, he is one of the most underrated Goalkeepers in the World, crazy to think he went to Crystal Palace on free.

# 11 bxphenom7 @ 10/07/16 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	Yeah losing Steve Mandanda has really hurt the team. IMO, he is one of the most underrated Goalkeepers in the World, crazy to think he went to Crystal Palace on free.

Losing him and Batshuayi have hurt for sure. Gomis is decent, but our goal feels so much wider for strikers without Mandanda in it. Management didn't strengthen the team, just lost players.

# 12 papinho81 @ 10/18/16 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bxphenom7


	Losing him and Batshuayi have hurt for sure. Gomis is decent, but our goal feels so much wider for strikers without Mandanda in it. Management didn't strengthen the team, just lost players.

When you list all the players OM sold this last couple of years without significant replacement (with exception of the lucky landing of Lass) despite the money they made, it is easy to understand that they are struggling this year.

(Payet, A Ayew, Imbulla, Michy, Mandanda, N'Koulou, Mendy, Lemina...)

If you add to that a coach that is very unexperienced and is forced to make use of the youth academy which has never been a strength of the club, this season will be quite long and painful.

Let see what are the new investor plan, but I doubt the team will finish anywhere close to European spot this year.

It is also my plan to do ML with them and try to bring them back to glorious days. The amount of money they have at the start of a ML is quite important (25MEuros) compared to their recent spending. The venue of Frank McCourt, with hopefully some fresh cash fueled in the club, makes it a bit more realistic. I am still wandering if I will wait the January transfer window before starting strengthening the team for realism sake.

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