Few Players
Ive only ever played upto season 2 in fm 2010. But at the start the mexican keeper Ochoa can usually be signed for 2.5 M. In fm 09, i think everyone knows how good he used to become. He would end up rated at 15 M playing for a top team. Hes only 24 Also

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A good right back is a Morrocan international. He can play right and also centre back. Never bought him but hes a class act. Think he plays for a french team.
Afew good left backs r depending on whom u r. Anderlect have two, ok ones. Damme or sumthin and des sumthin lol. They are pretty cheap. I also signed a youngster from boca monzon im sure his name is. Costs me usually 2-3 M and he is 23 years old. Can be a pain to get a work permit, but i signed him for sporting lisbon lol.
I usually seem to sign cheaper people lol, so a good versatile winger/striker, is two other mexicans. Fonquesca and Bafusita( not spelled right ). They are both 29 ,but can both be signed for 1 M at the start of the game. They done a terrific job for me, while at Milan and Chelsea.
Standard Have Defour and Wisla (?). Think thats what the second guy is called lol. They are both young and talented youngsters. Not sure how much u would have to pay. But certainly worth a look.
Upfront i usually go for Gignac from Toulouse. At the start hes usualy just under or over 10M pounds. He is now into the national french team in real life. Seems to score goals for fun in the game. Another is a morrocan chap again lol. Think he also plays for a french team again lol.
PS On the demo u used to be able to sign Jadson from shaktar on a free at the start of the game. Arriving in the first winter transfer window. Im not sure if he is still free at the start, or if he has signed a bosman with another team. Im sure someone will verify if hes free in this thread later on
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