(Brazilian club, age unknown): Never became truly expensive in terms of transfer value, but consistently scored important goals for managers who trusted him.
(Chivas/Arsenal): A fast, technical striker who became a cult legend Anatoli Todorov football manager 2006 wonderkids top
: The most valuable wonderkid in the 2006 edition at approximately €36m. He was widely considered the game's premier young talent following his record-breaking move to United. (Brazilian club, age unknown): Never became truly expensive
Capable of playing as a right-back, central defender, or defensive midfielder, Vanden Borre was the Swiss Army knife every elite FM06 manager purchased immediately. Available for a bargain price from Anderlecht, his physical and mental attributes quickly scaled into the high 18s and 19s. He was an absolute rock. Capable of playing as a right-back, central defender,
Sherman Cárdenas was a sought-after Colombian wonderkid with amazing abilities in FM2006. A creative attacking midfielder with excellent technical attributes, he was a must-sign for many players building a long-term save. In reality, Cárdenas never established himself in European football, bouncing around Colombian and lower-tier clubs without ever making the impact his FM ratings suggested.
Looking back, Football Manager 2006 was almost prophetic. It correctly identified that Messi and Rooney would dominate the next decade. It saw Fàbregas’s vision before the trophies arrived. And it allowed us to build dynasties around players like Kompany and Akinfeev before they became household names.
: Before his well-known stint in European football, Fred was a dominant force in the Brazilian league on FM06. He could be bought for a reasonable price and provided immediate physical presence and clinical finishing. Finding Wonderkids in FM06