Lim's Top 5 players to buy in FM09

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In every football manager game, there are a few precious talents that are young, cheap and waiting to explode on the scene. I have just played finished my 4th season in FM, and am proud to present to you the top 5 players to buy in FM09.

These players are all young, cheap and not meant to throw head first in a big team like ManUtd, Chelsea etc. However, they will serve you well if you are a smaller club.

Lets get rolling.

5. Daniel Aquino - AML/FC, Murcia
This Spanish striker is young, able to play on the left and has good creativity. More of a Del Piero striker than a Ruud Van Nisterooy type. Having pace and strength is what I look for in strikers, as they are able to run fast and yet shrug off challengers from defenders.
The only downside is his preferred foot is his left only.


4. Robert Lewandowski - SC, Lech
This polish striker might differ from game to game as he has a random potential. However, on my game he is RED HOT. He has pace, strength and jumping ability. A complete striker.
The only downside is his preferred foot is his left only.


3. John Fleck - AM/FLC, Rangers
This guy might be a tad difficult to get for small clubs, but in the 2nd season you can get him for around 3 million. Here is a trick I did to get him. Offer them 1 million to loan him and a 2 million option to buy. They will accept this rather than accept a 3 million offer to buy him outright.


2. Oscar - AMC, Sao Paulo
You can get him for 4 million. Its in his release clause. The only downside about him is his low passing rating. However, he still makes 100 through passes per game. What I like about him is his finishing and off the ball ability. In my game, I slapped a 50 million tag on him, and yet there are numerous clubs ready to pay.



1. Mascio - MC, Cisco
This Brazilian/Italian midfield centre has the attributes to be a tough tackling midfielder or a creative attacking midfielder. You can pick him up for 250k in the beginning of the game. Die die must buy. I bought him in my 5th season on a free transfer. If I had bought him earlier, he would have a homegrown status. Perfect for any club.


Most of the good attackers in the game are left sided. Its hard to find some good right sided players. I know there is a lack of defenders in my top 5, but I really can't find any!
Hope you enjoy this post and look forward to a pleasant FM gaming.