Free Agent Guide (Winter update)

 

 

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Sometimes when you start a new save. You may look at your squad and come to the conclusion you need a number of additions to your team. Sometimes your budget doesn't allow you to sign all those wanted players. Here is a guide to players that you will be able to sign for FREE at the start of your save.

 

Ronaldinho Gaucho

Age:36

Position:AMC/AML/AMR

Approx Wage: £70k

 

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If you don’t know who this guy is, You probably don't know football. The former Barcelona and Gremio legend is a must for any team that can afford him.  He can play anywhere in the attacking role but would be suited to the no.10 role behind the striker.

 

Maicon

Age: 34

Position: DR/WBR

Approx Wage:£70k

 

 

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Another Brazilian free agent. The 34 year old is another one to look at. If you’re looking for a rb option. Can play as a fullback or a wing back with 15 crossing and 15 dribbling expect him to run with the ball and get those crosses into your strikers. His Stamina is a bit of worry but he would definitely be a must for an experienced cover.

 

Alex Menendez

Age: 24

Position: LB/ WBL/ ML/ AML

Approx Wage: £17k

 

 

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One of the younger options on this list. At just 24 this former Sporting Gijon academy product. Could develop into a long term option at Left back. He is the kind of player with regular playing time and right training method those blue ratings could soon turn green as he becomes a reliable part of your team.

 

Lassana Diarra

Age: 31

Position: DM/MC

Approx Wage: £43k

 

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The French ball winning midfielder is a great option at the heart of the midfield for any team, His hard tackling style and great stamina will make him a must starter sitting in front of the back four.

 

Raul Meireles

Age: 33

Position: DM/MC

Approx Wage:: £65k

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The Portuguese defensive midfielder is a good choice for most premier league sides outside the top 6. He has a glittering career winning leagues in turkey and portugal, also winning the champions league with chelsea in 2012. Despite his age he would be an experienced centre midfielder option for any side looking to control the battle in the middle of the pitch.

 

Dimitar Berbatov

Age: 35

Position: AMC/ ST

Approx Wage:: £70k

 

 

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Despite his age the big bulgarian can still more than do a job for any premier league team. Although not blessed with pace, his control and technique more than makes up for it.He would be better suited in a two striker attack. In his most suited role of DLF he will no doubt play the creator  for a the younger strike partner to play off of.

 

Mirko Vucinic

Age: 32

Position: ST/AMC/AML

Approx Wage:: £75k

 

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Another proven goalscorer available for free. The former Juventus and Roma striker still has much to offer at just 32. He can provide an option  as a lone striker or in the advanced playmaker role providing that creative spark behind the front man.

 

Robbie Keane

Age: 35

Position ST

Approx Wage: £55k

 

 

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The last one is a bit of a bias pick from myself. The all time record goal scorer for the Republic of Ireland with 146 caps and 68 goals. He could be a reliable choice for managers who favour the poacher role in their striker. Still rated highly in movement and technique and despite his age still rating a reasonable rating in stamina. Could be a choice to come off the bench to get you the crucial goal like he did many times for club and country, which could be vital role needed in a promotion push or saving from relegation.

 

Hope these guys will help you out as you start out on your new careers thanks for reading.

[BattleBravelyRelegation]

Gutted that Suleyman Koç is after getting himself a move. Champion League quality winger who'd join championship clubs 

 

[Dar J]

I used Mendez before the update and hes a great player both as a wingback and as a winger 

[Emer71]

Good choice is also Tavares as a DC.

[Dec]

Nice list. Shocking how many legends of the game are free agents at the moment.

[KennyMiller27]

Just a note on Alex Melendez - most clubs down up to the fringes of League One can sign him given enough time(at least as I've experienced it as nobody seems to pick him up quick)

Piotr Trochowski's also a good snag - his physicals may have cratered but he's a good mentor to young CMs and if you can persuade him to be a coach he can do wonders

[Fish18ish]

17 hours ago, KennyMiller27 said:

Just a note on Alex Melendez - most clubs down up to the fringes of League One can sign him given enough time(at least as I've experienced it as nobody seems to pick him up quick)

Piotr Trochowski's also a good snag - his physicals may have cratered but he's a good mentor to young CMs and if you can persuade him to be a coach he can do wonders

Problem with Trochowski is that he spends 60% of the season out injured and when he's not injured he is too unfit or his stats have been hit too hard to play him.

[poetry1004]

Where to didier drogba?

[kts365]

I would like to mention the following players.

Still has it and that tackling stat will go green too.

Poor shooting but good for a DLF role

Nothing amazing but will sign for smaller clubs and is a good defender.

If you want a Ball winning midfielder then give this guy a look

[KennyMiller27]

On 3/31/2017 at 15:43, Fish18ish said:

Problem with Trochowski is that he spends 60% of the season out injured and when he's not injured he is too unfit or his stats have been hit too hard to play him.

I've never had the crocking issue with Trochowski - granted I usually set-up as a Fitness coach and ease him off IT but I've never had him be hurt more than 2 weeks