

The role was popularised in the 1990s, with PSV Eindhoven providing a notable early example.Īt PSV, Frank Arnesen moved from his role as Assistant Manager to assume the newly created post, acting as DoF from 1994-2004. The Director of Football originated in European football as a broad link between a club’s manager and board. With words of advice from commentator, journalist and avid FM fan, Michael McCann. Here’s how they can help and why you should seriously think about employing one. In FM, if you’re not utilising a DoF you’re, potentially, not becoming the best boss you can be. While DoFs in the real world are increasingly commonplace, they are still perhaps underappreciated and underutilised in Football Manager. These are but a few of the best FM21 cheap wonderkids and more exist for those with a budget.The Director of Football (DoF) may seem like a role which merely gets in the way, someone who takes tasks out of the manager’s hands. But, more recently we’ve seen many examples of a DoF working alongside a manager to propel the club forward helping a manager to make key decisions and allowing them to focus more on tactics and team selection. Now worth £69 million in the year 2027 Oddei joined Juventus before Real Madrid racking up £156 million in transfer fees. Operating from the right Brian shows amazing speed, dribbling ability and all round creativity. A product of youth from Sassuolo Oddei shows great promise in FM 2021 and can be purchased for £900K. The screenshot below is from 2027 where Wilfried is worth a staggering £56 million.īrian Oddei – 17 years old – AMR/ST – Sassuoloīrian Oddei was born in Ghana but is eligible to play for Italy. Lighting speed, agile ball control and an eye for goal make Gnonto the bargain buy of FM21, costing just £700K. You’d be forgiven for thinking his career over yet the 16 year old is highly rated in Football Manager 2021.
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Released by Inter in 2020 Gnonto joined Swiss side Zurich on a free transfer. Wilfried Gnonto – 16 years old – ST/AMC – Zurich Costing just £1.2 million he is much more than a utility man as shown by Arsenal’s persistent interest in the game. By 2027 Rovella develops 13 or above in 26 of his 36 attributes. Moving up-field we have Nicolo Rovella, an 18 year old, versatile Midfielder capable across many roles. Nicolo Rovella – 18 years old – DM/MC – Genoa With great flair, crossing and ball control this Italian Wonderkid could terrorise any backline. A flying wing back with great physicality Calafiori costs just £7.5 million. Riccardo burst onto the scene against Juventus last season and Football Manager must have seen ‘that’ wonder strike which was ruled out. Riccardo Calafiori – 18 years old – DL/WBL – Roma The future screenshot below shows great aerial presence and strength leading to FC Bayern’s bid of £300 million! Not only does Italy hold the most renowned hot prospects but it is littered with cheap, hidden gems.Īndrea Papetti – 18 years old – DC – BresciaĬosting just £2.9 million Papetti is an athletic, ball playing defender with bags of potential. We took a look through FM Stories best FM 2021 Wonderkids list to find out. Football Manager is renowned for finding top talent and revealing the next big star, so if FM can predict the future, what does it hold for Italian Football?
