In the 2006 edition, Rooney was frequently the most valuable wonderkid in the game, valued at roughly €36m.
The game’s database was a snapshot of a transitional moment in football history, featuring the likes of a young and Cristiano Ronaldo just as they were beginning to conquer the world. The Legends Who Lived Up to the Hype
Nuri Sahin, Fredy Guarin , Francesc Fabregas, Giovanni Dos Santos football manager 2006 wonderkids
If you're booting up a retro save, these were the go-to names to build your squad: Top FM 2006 Picks Igor Akinfeev , Rene Adler , Oscar Ustari Defender Sergio Ramos , Anthony Vanden Borre , Felipe, Paletta Midfielder
Perhaps the most famous "failed" wonderkid, Adu was the quintessential signing in FM 2006. In the game, he was "America's Pelé"; in reality, his career never reached those dizzying heights. In the 2006 edition, Rooney was frequently the
Famous for his "seal dribble," Kerlon was a flair-heavy attacking midfielder that every manager tried to sign for the spectacle alone. Top Wonderkid Targets by Position
Some names are etched into FM history not because of their real-life Ballon d’Or trophies, but because they were unstoppable in the game engine. In the game, he was "America's Pelé"; in
A South African speedster who was affordable and could tear through any Premier League defense with ease.
Just breaking into the first team in 2006, Messi was a "must-buy" whose potential was already through the roof. By FM 2007, he was already an untouchable star.
