They're class players, but I think you're paying too much in wages. My two 16 yr old defenders in the starting eleven are paid the amazing amount of 90 pounds a week.
I think this guy is godlike. And yes to all those who say RTE, it is highly possible to get a value of 35m, considering 23 caps/12 goals, consistent performance and attributes to die for. He may have high defensive stats due to the fact he had a midfielder position as well- i know players in MC...
It seems to me my youth academy is being real weird- after I upgraded my facilities to excellent, I sort of expect half-decent youth to come out. Nope, not happening. It doesn't even compare to my 188 PA youth player that was born out of just average coaching. I now just get a 4* followed by...
I'm going to try this with Lens- but I don't think they have a good enough striker. I'm tired of not winning against sides i really should be against.
In between Alberto Bueno, Julien Toudic, Ali Mathlouthi and David Pollet (who seems to be the best for this role)
In real life- injuries tend to happen in training more than on pitch (for a clue, just watch the EPL and count the number of players having to be taken off the pitch because of a bad leg), and even then fairly rare.