Football Director DS (Europe) (Japanese title: フットボールディレクターDS) is a sports management simulation video game developed by British studio Gusto Games for the
Nintendo DS. The game was released in Europe in 2008 and is part of the Football Director series. In Football Director DS, players take the role of a football club manager and are responsible for managing their team's finances, scouting for new talent, negotiating contracts, and setting up training sessions. Players can also choose to play matches themselves or just manage the team from the sidelines. The game features two single-player modes (Player Manager and Club Manager) as well as a two-player mode. In Player Manager mode, players take the role of a single player and are responsible for managing their team's finances, scouting for new talent, negotiating contracts, and setting up training sessions. In Club Manager mode, players take the role of a club manager and are responsible for managing all aspects of the club, including its finances, scouting, training, and other administrative duties. In the two-player mode, two players can play against each other in a turn-based match. The game features a wide selection of clubs from Europe, including teams from the English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German leagues. Players can also choose to create their own custom teams and compete against the AI or other players. The game also features a variety of game modes, including friendly matches, league matches, and cup tournaments. Football Director DS is an enjoyable and challenging sports management simulation game that offers a deep and engaging experience for fans of football. Players will have to manage their team's finances, scout for new talent, and make strategic decisions in order to build a successful team. The game also offers a two-player mode for those who want to compete against each other.