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Football Manager 2006 Wonderkids: The Golden Generation of a Gaming Classic

In the pantheon of sports management simulations, Football Manager 2006 (FM06) holds a near-mythical status. Released in October 2005, it was the second standalone iteration of the series after the split from Eidos, and it perfected the formula. It was the last game before the introduction of "2D Classic" became the standard, relying on the text-based commentary engine that forced players to use their imagination.

| Player | Club | Position | FM06 Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lionel Messi | Barcelona | AM RLC, F C | Already magical but injury-prone. Could become the best player in FM history. | | Wayne Rooney | Man Utd | AM C, F C | Complete forward. Strength, finishing, creativity. English captain material. | | Cesc Fàbregas | Arsenal | M C | Deep-lying playmaker. Passing and creativity were off the charts. | | Vincent Kompany | Anderlecht | D C, DM | The ultimate ball-playing defender. Captained Anderlecht at 16. | | Carlos Tevez | Corinthians | AM/F C | Aggressive, hard-working forward. High determination and flair. | football manager 2006 wonderkids

• Position: F (C)
• Verdict: The ultimate striker bargain. He is usually listed or available for £2M–£4M. He scores 30+ goals a season consistently. A must-buy for any mid-table Premier League team.

4. Giuseppe Rossi (Newcastle / Man Utd / Italy) Football Manager 2006 Wonderkids: The Golden Generation of

"No," Thomas leaned forward. "At Real Madrid, you are a marketing tool. At Middlesbrough, I will build the team around you. Position: F (C) Verdict: The ultimate striker bargain