Football Manager 2006 Wonderkids Guide

A defensive rock who was available for a relatively modest fee before his real-life move to Hamburg and later Man City. The "Virtual Greats" (The FM Legends)

Often dubbed a bigger talent than his teammate Kompany in 2006, Vanden Borre was the ultimate right-back/midfielder. He could develop into a player with the attacking threat of Cafu and the passing of Zidane.

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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

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 A defensive rock who was available for a

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.

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A South African speedster who was affordable and could tear through any Premier League defense with ease.