Chiellini was often overlooked because he was at Roma and shared a database with other high-profile Italians.
A lethal, blistering right-winger available for a nominal fee. He was a staple for mid-table Premier League clubs.
: Already a known quantity, but FM06 cemented his status as a "must-buy" elite winger. Sergio Agüero (Independiente) football manager 2006 wonderkids upd
By Christmas, Hénin had 28 goals in 20 games. Woking were top of the league. The physics engine of FM2006, notorious for its ability to let pacey teenagers destroy semi-professional defenders, was working in overdrive. Hénin didn't just score; he embarrassed people. He would receive the ball on the halfway line, knock it past the full-back, and sprint into the channel. The crowd (represented by a text description saying "The crowd are roaring their approval") was going wild.
16. The American dream. The false prophet. Every save had a different Adu. In some, he became the greatest #10 of all time. In others, he rotted in your reserves on £40k a week. That uncertainty was the magic. Chiellini was often overlooked because he was at
: The absolute best young goalkeeper in the game. His reflexes and handling made him a world-class shot-stopper who could remain at your club for 15+ seasons.
in FM06 saves but struggled with journeyman careers or early retirement in the real world The Higher Tempo Press 9 Football Manager 2006 Wonderkids: Where Are They Now? : Already a known quantity, but FM06 cemented
(Independiente): A must-buy young striker with elite scoring stats. Wayne Rooney
Scoring goals wins games, but these kids kept clean sheets for a decade.