

The Inter striker begins any new game save out on loan which is a blessing and a curse.

His pace (15) and strength (15) are two of his standout attributes at the start of any new game save, but with time, he can develop his tackling (12), passing (13) and marking (13) abilities to become a high-performer with huge resale value. He can easily do a solid job for a Championship side or could feature in the back four of a team in Europe’s top five leagues. For less than £10 million, you can sign a solid starter and a player who is available to sign by pretty much anyone who can afford him. He doesn’t always clock in as being a four or five-star player, but he is without a doubt one of the most reliable full-backs and available for a cheap fee.īella-Kotchap may not have the most potential of the defenders on this list, but with all things considered, he is one of the smarter purchases.

Don’t be fooled by the scouting report you conduct on him either. Given that he plays in Germany’s second division, it won’t be hard prising him away and he offers the versatility of being able to play at both right-back and left-back. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking charge of a Premier League side battling relegation or mounting a title push, Vagnoman is capable of slotting in with most teams on FM21. Given that most sides don’t have the biggest transfer budgets to begin with, Assuncao is someone who is easily affordable and packs plenty of potential. He is a little raw in the first season, but under the right guidance, he can easily become one of the game’s best defensive midfielders. His standout attributes include passing (15), technique (15), tackling (14), teamwork (15), composure (16), decisions (16) and concentration (15). The Brazilian holding midfielder has excellent stats and given that he plays for one of Portugal’s lesser-known sides, he is available to sign by pretty much any team in Europe’s top-five leagues. If you’re looking for your typical purchase for a few million who can eventually go onto become one of the very best, look no further. You may have to wait a few years for him to reach his potential, but he can be signed by pretty much most sides on FM21 given that he plays in Italy’s second division. But he is still somebody you should sign as soon as possible because he has the potential to become one of the best defenders in FM21. Papetti may be the only player listed here who can be purchased for a cheap fee and has genuine world-class potential. As a bonus, we’ve provided a starting XI of players at the bottom of this article who cost a lot at the start of a game save but should be able to be signed at a reasonable price from your second year onwards. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but simply a collection of players who have been tried and tested across hundreds of hours of gameplay, so if you think we’ve left out your favourite signing, let us know in the comments. So, here is our list of the best Football Manager 2021 wonderkids you need to buy, listed in order of their estimated transfer fee. We’ve also listed each player’s estimated cost. For newer Football Manager players, every player is given a statistical rating out of 20, with 20 out of 20 being the highest and 1 ouf of 20 the worst. Each player’s age refers to their age at the start of any new game save in FM21. Of course, if you want to pay a lower fee, you may wish to include sell-on clauses. When bidding for a player, make sure you exclude from the negotiation the following two clauses: “percentage of profit from next sale” and “percentage of next sale” from your offer. Ideally, with any negotiation, you want to avoid having any sell-on clauses. When signing young players, consider this tip. We also haven’t just listed players for the sake of it, instead only profiling players we’ve tested across hundreds of hours of gameplay, so some positions may be more populated than others. Most players fall well below that asking price. The cut-off point here is £70 million, which may seem steep, but there are two players listed here well worth that expenditure. Here at The Athletic, we’ve put together a list of the best young players below the age of 23 who you need to sign. Expensive wonderkids like Kylian Mbappe and Alexander Isak, despite their brilliance, are not included in this list, as they are too expensive. The Italian midfielder has long been one of the best wonderkids to sign on FM21 and there’s always a sense of joy when you see someone you signed on the game shine in real life. Global audiences are beginning to appreciate the talents of Manuel Locatelli at Euro 2020, but for Football Manager fans, his performances come as no surprise.
