# Exporting and importing a player template > Documentation release: **FMRTE 26** (published release). Export saves a reusable player profile. Import copies your selected categories into an existing player; it does not create a clone. ## Export a known profile 1. Open the source player's **Information** page. 2. Select **Export** in **Options**. 3. Save the file with a recognisable name, such as `box-to-box-midfielder`.  ## Choose what import is allowed to change 1. Open **FMRTE → Settings → Import/Export**. 2. Expand **Attributes to import → Player**. 3. Select only the categories you want to copy. 4. Save Settings.  ## Import into the intended player 1. Open the target player and select **Import**. 2. Choose your exported file. 3. Check the changed fields before selecting **Save Changes**. 4. Reopen the player in Football Manager and confirm the result.