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FM26: Players you should avoid at all costs
This guide for Football Manager 2026 highlights 11 well-known players who should be avoided due to hidden attributes such as injury proneness, low performance in important matches, or high controversy. The focus is on how these hidden attributes can affect player performance and behavior in the game, making them risky signings despite their seemingly desirable skills.
1. Introduction: Well-known names to avoid in FM26 🚫
- ✅ The focus is on players who, despite their reputation and skills, may underperform in the game.
- ✅ The moderator introduces 11 well-known names to avoid in Football Manager 2026 (FM26) due to various issues.
00:00 - 00:19
1. Introduction: Well-known names to avoid in FM26 🚫
- ✅ The focus is on players who, despite their reputation and skills, may underperform in the game.
- ✅ The moderator introduces 11 well-known names to avoid in Football Manager 2026 (FM26) due to various issues.
00:37 - 02:41
2. Justin Bijlow: Why you shouldn't sign this Dutch goalkeeper 🧤
- ✅ Justin Bijlow, the Dutch national goalkeeper from Feyenoord, is not recommended due to his high injury proneness (18 out of 20).
- ✅ Despite good visible attributes, his injury proneness suggests he will often be out, making him an unreliable choice for a starting goalkeeper.
- ⚠️ While injuries are rarer for goalkeepers, Bijlow's high injury proneness makes him a risky transfer compared to other options.
03:03 - 05:02
3. Rafa Marín: The problem with important matches ⚽
- ✅ Rafa Marín from Real Madrid, a 22-year-old Spanish center-back, should be avoided despite his talent because he performs poorly in important matches (rating of 2/20).
- ✅ This hidden attribute means he will underperform in crucial games like Champions League finals or derbies.
- ⚠️ His performance will be significantly worse in important matches, making him an unreliable choice for key games.
05:03 - 06:44
4. Iván Fresneda: A promising talent with a major flaw 🌟
- ✅ Iván Fresneda from Sporting Lisbon, a talented right-back, should be avoided due to his extremely low rating for important matches (1/20).
- ✅ Despite his potential and skills, he is likely to underperform in important matches, making him a risky investment.
06:45 - 08:22
5. Jérémy St. Juste: The cost of an injury-prone bargain 🤕
- ✅ Jérémy St. Juste from Sporting Lisbon B, a fast center-back, should be avoided due to his extremely high injury proneness (20/20).
- ✅ Although he seems like a bargain for around £1 million, he is likely to struggle to play due to his injury proneness, making him an unreliable choice.
- ⚠️ His high injury proneness and low natural fitness mean he will be frequently injured and his attributes will decline quickly.
08:23 - 09:40
6. Dan-Axel Zagadou: Another tempting but risky offer ⛔
- ✅ Dan-Axel Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart, a talented center-back, should be avoided due to his high injury proneness.
- ✅ Despite his strengths and potential, he is likely to spend most of his time on the sidelines due to his injury proneness.
- ⚠️ His low natural fitness means his attributes will decline quickly, making him a poor investment.
09:41 - 10:52
7. Juan Bernat: Experience comes at a price 💸
- ✅ Juan Bernat, a Spanish international, should be avoided despite his experience and skills due to his high injury proneness and low natural fitness.
- ✅ Although he is available on a free transfer, he is likely to demand high wages and not play regularly due to his injury proneness.
- ⚠️ His low natural fitness means he will decline quickly in your saves.
10:53 - 12:40
8. Allan Saint-Maximin: The risk of controversy 🎭
- ✅ Allan Saint-Maximin from Club América should be avoided despite his skills due to his extremely high controversy rating (20/20).
- ✅ His high controversy rating means he is likely to cause problems in your club, which can negatively affect team dynamics.
12:41 - 13:54
9. Rıdvan Yılmaz: A bargain with a catch 🎣
- ✅ Rıdvan Yılmaz from Beşiktaş should be avoided despite his talent and low price due to his high injury proneness.
- ✅ Although he is versatile and has good attributes, he is likely to be injured most of the time due to his injury proneness.
13:55 - 15:13
10. Renato Sanches: A former wonderkid to forget 😔
- ✅ Renato Sanches from Panathinaikos should be avoided despite his talent and low price due to his high injury proneness and low natural fitness.
- ✅ He is likely to suffer many injuries and decline quickly due to his injury proneness.
15:14 - 16:26
11. Paul Pogba: The temptation of a comeback 💔
- ✅ Paul Pogba from AS Monaco should be avoided despite his talent and low price due to his maximum injury proneness.
- ✅ He is likely to be injured most of the time due to his injury proneness, making him an unreliable and costly signing.
16:27 - 17:50
12. Neymar: The cost of a star 🌟
- ✅ Neymar from Santos should be avoided despite his legendary status and skills due to his high injury proneness.
- ✅ Although it may be tempting to have him in your club, he is likely to be injured most of the time due to his injury proneness, making him a costly and unreliable signing.