Best Free Agents in Football Manager 2015

In Football Manager, sometimes its really hard to convince a player to sign for your club, even though the bid has been accepted by the player’s current club. The player’s wages, his agent’s commission will be a stumbling block from signing him topped with your limited funds. So, sometimes it would be better to sign a free agent available in the transfer market for the same position, with your limited funds from the club, who can also make an instant impact when brought into your lineup. There are more number of players available as free agents in the transfer market in Football Manager 2015. But you will certainly want to choose the best player available for your team, so to ease up your work, we have listed here a host of best free agents available in the game.

#1 Victor Valdes

The ex-Barcelona player is first on our list and is one of the star players to be available for free in the transfer market. The Spainard told the club officials he wouldn’t renew the contract way back in 2013 and it paved the way for Barcelona to sign the Chilean Claudio Bravo and young German Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Valdes played more than 500 matches for the club, winning 21 major titles that included La Liga, Champions League and Club World Cup Championships and has won the Zamora Trophy for a record five times. He may be aged 32 and injured at present, but he is a solid addition to any team nonetheless.

#2 Lucas Marques

The Brazilian is not well known like his compatriots, but is one among the best right fullbacks in the game. He played for Botafogo for the last three years before becoming a free agent. He is mostly the best free right back available in the game.

He is aged 26, play him for two or three seasons at your club and look at his transfer value rising. At the start of game, he will be given contract by numerous clubs, it would be wise to offer him contract as soon as possible from your club.

#3 Joseph Yobo

The towering Nigerian will always be fondly remembered for his premier league days with Everton that lasted nine years (2003-2012). He was sold to Turkish side Fenerbache where he played for two years and spent the last six months playing on loan for Norwich City.

Currently, the best centre back free agent, who can give solid performances for a year or two as he is aged 34. He can be signed for lower league clubs easily.

#4 Tomasz Kuszczak

Tomasz Kuszczak was more of an understudy during his Manchester United days and grabbed the chance to sign with Brighton and Hove Albion to be their No.1 keeper. This lasted for two years as the Polish man was released from the club and is available for free in the market. He is a good shot stopper and can be a solid addition to any lineup, mostly for lower league clubs.

#5 Piotr Trochowski

The German International last played for Sevilla before being released by the club. He an agile player who has tricky dribbling and refined technique up his sleeves. He can play as an attacking midfielder or as an winger. He was instrumental with the wins for Sevilla who lifted the Europa League cup against Benfica last season.

#6 Chris Eagles

The ex-Manchester United and Burnley player leads the list in sixth position. Eagles primarily plays as a right winger and can also play as attacking midfielder. He is aged only 28 and can offer some of his best football for your club, if you can manage to grab him first before the clubs waiting to sign him once the game starts. He last played for Bolton Wanderers and was disappointed with the club for not offering him new contract.

#7 Sotiris Ninis

This Greek International is another young attacking midifielder in this list who can become a star player in the future. He may be injury-prone, but is a constant threat for opposition with his electrifying change of pace and fearsome long-range shooting skills. He is versatile and can play as central midifielder, attacking midfielder and right winger.

Since he is aged only 24, he can return some good transfer money for your club after two or three seasons.

#8 Fran Merida

Ex-Arsenal and Atletico Madrid player, Fran Merida was a wonderkid few seaons back, but didn’t live upto his hype with the clubs as he was left to loan most times. But the player has sheer talent and can be a constant threat for opposition. The attacking midfielder left Atletico Paranaense in July after deciding not to extend his contract with them.

#9 Alou Diarra

The nomadic Defensive midfielder played for a number of clubs in France beofer signing with West Ham United. The towering midfielder was likened to Patrice Vierra for his playing style for France and clubs. He terminated his contract mutually with West Ham United in July and is available for free in market.

He can be a solid addition for your team, but is very aggressive and can sometimes earn straight red cards for his reckless tackles. However, he has a vast experience playing for top clubs like Olympique Marsielle, Bayern Munich and Liverpool and will be useful for any side.

#10 Keko

The Atletico Madrid youth product last played for Catania before being released form his club. The young Spainard is an out-and-out winger who is capable of playing in both flanks. With his age, pace and dribble he can be a solid purchase for any club and will surely be crowded with offers at the start of game.

#11 Hugo Almeida

The tall Portugese International is a consistent performer and averages 15 goals per season. He has a record for scoring one goal in every three appearences he played for clubs. He can be your goto guy or super sub when your team needs much needed firepower at front. He was released by Turkish side Besiktas this year after his contract ended. He also started for Portugal in the recently ended FIFA World Cup 2014 before getting injured.

#12 Miroslav Stevanovic

Another young winger in this list, who is versatile and can play in any attacking positions up front, but primarily plays as right winger. The Bosnian International is a talented footballer and last played for Sevilla before being released. He was mostly loaned out to smaller clubs, but the time has come for the youngster to make his mark in any senior team. The only setback being his is injury. He can be sidelined for weeks or months even for a small injury.

#13 Jamie O\'Hara

The 28-year old English midfielder is another free agent available in transfer market after being released by Wolves after this season. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur player can play in any side of midfield and can give some consistent performances for the team. He can be signed easily for championship sides.

#14 Stefan Maierhofer

The giant Austrain striker played for numerous German clubs before being released by FC Koln at the end of season. He can be a dangerous player during set-pieces and is a constant threat in opposition area controlling the play with his strength and heading. He can surely knock some crucial goals for your side and can be a cover for your strikers.

#15 Jurica Buljat

The 28-year old Croatian Central Defender is up for grabs in the market. His high attributes for strength, balance, marking and tackling makes him a strong defender in the game and he can surely give some solid performances at the back line for any team. So if your budget is low, go for this bargain buy.