Football Manager 2023 is here and with many new features. Not every team can buy the best wonderkids in and create the perfect squad. Building a successful team can be tough without a huge transfer budget. Sometimes a free transfer can make a huge difference to a team without paying anything for their transfer.
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These are the 10 best free agents in Football Manager 2023; just keep in mind they will still want to play at a similar level to where they were playing before. Some may also demand a similar wage as they were previously earning but it will be much cheaper to sign than players in a contract.
10 Jonathan Amon - AM RL
23-year-old USA International Jonathan Amon is a free agent after leaving FC Nordsjælland in 2022. He is a fast and tricky winger that can play on both flanks; he excels at beating a full back and running in behind.
Jonathan Amon has been involved with the USA national team since he was 14 years old and has made multiple appearances for the senior team. He is a great bargain for any team looking for a young aspiring winger that can bring pace and power to any team.
9 Nikola Maksimovic - DC
Experienced center-back Nikola Maksimovic is a 6ft4 powerhouse that has played at the very highest level in the Serie A with Torino, Napoli, and Genoa. He is surprisingly agile for his height and can play with his feet, as he has previously played in defensive midfield.
The 30-year-old Serbian international has more than 300 career appearances and can bring experience, leadership, and quality defending to any team. He will be fighting for a starting place in any squad and is a great option for any team looking for reinforcements in defense.
8 William - D/WB RL
Olympic gold medalist William is a versatile Brazilian full-back that can play on the left or right of defense and also as a wingback. He was an important part of the squad that won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
William has also played in the Brazilian and German first divisions. 83 Bundesliga appearances for the 27-year-old show that he can play at the highest level. He is a great choice for teams that lack depth at full-back with a lack of funds.
7 Faouzi Ghoulam - D/WB L
Algerian international Faouzi Ghoulam is a quick and powerful full-back and wing-back. The 31-year-old is best known for his 8-year spell at Italian giants Napoli. They were astonished when he joined the “Blues” as he had the best medical test results they had ever seen, even surpassing Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani.
He was named Algerian player of the year in 2017 and has won 4 trophies with Saint-Étienne and Napoli. Faouzi Ghoulam can bring great experience, power, and pace to the left side of any defense, which makes him one of the best free agents in Football Manager 2023.
6 Santiago Arias - D/WB R
Santiago Arias is a 30-year-old Columbian right-back and right wingback. He is a proficient passer and excellent defender that has played all over the world including, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. He was named the Eredivisie player of the year for his incredible 2017-2018 campaign.
With 6 major trophies to his name and more than 300 career appearances, Santiago Arias is a winner. He provides stability in defense and the ability to play out from the back and start an attack at will. The Columbian has experience at the highest level, including appearances in the Champions League and Europa League, and is a great signing for any Football Manager 2023 team.
5 Jerome Sinclair - AM RL ST
Jerome Sinclair was once labeled the next Micheal Owen after incredible success in Liverpool’s academy. The 26-year-old English forward hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations but the raw talent and skills are certainly there.
He can play as a lone striker or on either wing, both Brendan Rogers and Jurgen Klopp both commented on his talents. Jerome Sinclair has all the makings of a fantastic footballer but hasn’t quite found his feet. He may be worth the gamble to sign for free, with nothing to lose he may just be the exact player a team needs.
4 Han Kwang-Song - ST
Both Manchester City and Liverpool were close to signing North Korean prodigy Han Kwang-Song. His impressive talents and skills brought the attention of scouts all over the world, but he ended up signing for Cagliari in Italy due to political complications. After impressing in Italy he signed for Juventus to become the first Asian player in history to be called up to the senior squad of the Italian giants.
He then signed for Qatari side Al-Duhail for €7 million and was a huge part of them winning their domestic league. However, despite his continued success politics have often gotten in the way. He was forced to leave the Qatari champions due to sanctions against North Korea. Any team in Football Manager 2023 that is able to sign him will have a highly skilled and proficient striker who deserves to show his skills on the world stage.
3 Diego Perrotti - AM RLC
Europa League winner Diego Perrotti is a technically gifted winger that can play on both flanks and also as an attacking midfielder. The Argentina international has more than 400 career appearances and has played all over the world. Italy, Spain, and Turkey are just some of the countries he has shown his talents. He is best known for his Europa League-winning campaign with Sevilla and his impressive 4-year spell at Roma.
He has had an impressive career, but recent injuries have left him on the sidelines. Any team that can keep him fit will have a highly skilled experienced winger that can bring a lot to any attack.
2 Javier Belman - GK
Javier Belman is a product of Real Madrid’s phenomenal academy. The Spanish goalkeeper guarded Real Madrid B’s goal for 3 years before losing out the Luca Zidane the son of Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane. He then signed for Fuenlabradad where he was plagued by injuries.
The now 24-year-old goalkeeper hasn’t had much luck in his career but is a skilled goalkeeper that has a lot of room to grow. He is the best goalkeeper that is a free agent on Football Manager 2023 and is well worth signing for any team.
1 Fernando Llorente - ST
World Cup winner and Athletic Bilbao legend Fernando Llorente is now a free agent after a fantastic career spanning 19 years with more than 200 career goals. He has played in the top divisions in Spain, Italy, and England. Now, 37 years old he is looking for a new club to make his mark.
His huge physique and 6ft4 stature make him an excellent target man. Despite his age, he is a menace for any defense and will score for any team that wants to play long balls and crosses into him. Fernando Llorente is the best free agent on Football Manager 2023 and still has a lot to give to any team that gives the veteran a chance.
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