FM09 Top players to buy *Updated!*

Since there are alot of people from various parts of the world coming to my blog to see my FM post on my list of Top 5 players to buy in FM, i thought I will do an update on that since the latest patch is now 9.03.

As the database has now been updated, many players have their stats changed. You won't find Mascio anymore. Such a pity as he was immense for me.

As I love playing the the club I support, which is Derby in case you don't know, most of this players are suitable for a club around Derby status. All money is in pounds and every player cost less than 5 million.

In no order of importance,

1. Frazier Campbell, SC - Man Utd
This guy is on loan with Tottenham in the first season, but in the 2nd season you can pick him up for as low as 2.5million! He is young, fast and able to finish well. Although he won't become a super star, he is good enough for mid-table clubs.

2. Frederico Laurito, SC - Udinese
This Argentinian is the complete striker. He has good pace, acceleration, jumping and strength. You have to buy him in the first season at a cheap price of 1.5million, but you won't be able to use him until the 2nd season as he is on loan. In the 2nd season, he will return to his parent club (Udinese) and they will sell him at 5 million+. So, get him while he is cheap.

3. Mauro Zarate, AM/FRC - Al-Sadd
This Argentinian is quite famous already, so no need to talk much about him. He is on loan at Lazio for the first season, so you can only get him in the 2nd season. In the first patch, Lazio will always exercise the first option clause, so you can't get him. However, in patch 9.03, they won't. You have to act fast though as many clubs are interested in him. Once he goes back to Al-Sadd, bid for him for 3.5million. He is very quick and able to score spetacular goals!

4. Joe Mattock, DL - Leicester City
In my previous guide, there wasn't any defenders, so this time I will add 2. Joe Mattock is only 17 years old, so if you buy him in the first season, he can become home-grown in 3 years time. A solid leftback that you can get for only 2.5 million first season.

5. Mark Beevers, DC - Sheffield Wednesday
This defender has good marking, heading and tackling ability. The bad thing about him is his pace and his determination. Both are around 11. If you can get someone with a high Determination stat to tutor him, he can be very good. Liverpool made a bid of 20 million for him in my game! He only cost 1.5million in season 2.

Have fun playing!