THE FAILED WONDERKIDS OF FOOTBALL MANAGER

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Football Manager has an incredible track record for predicting the amazing careers of Football's biggest stars.
However... with every incredible wonderkid going on to be world-beaters, there is a tale of the FAILED WONDERKID.
In today's video, we investigate the stories of the wonderkids of FM - such as Freddy Adu - that failed to live up to their hype in a video essay style. We look at their player profiles and explore their failed potential.
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@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Did you enjoy this style of video essay for a video? I'm thinking of making more... Let me know :) And also, Subscribe whilst you're here! Love xx

@tannencrawford5625 Жыл бұрын

Eder Alvarez Balanta has to be in part 2. He was an absolute tank at CB from FM 13/14/15

@BourneIdentity45 Жыл бұрын

So true there was a good few years where I’d buy him right away in my save

@alextarmus455 Жыл бұрын

RIP

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Amazing CB!

@jackyarnell4707 Жыл бұрын

Always cheap aswell

@ideservesomehappinessinmyl5500 Жыл бұрын

Humam Tariq was world class at fm 15

@nicolasgarcia7984 Жыл бұрын

Hachim Mastour is also a failed wonderkid, just to add to that list.

@yan40629 Жыл бұрын

Ganso had a knee injury in 2010/11 and after that, never was the same player he was at his "peak". One of the biggest what if's here in Brazil is "what if Ganso never had that knee injury?"

@lubomirgenov4346 Жыл бұрын

I have signed him a lot on fm2012 he was great, but very injury prone.. it seams fm got that right too

@Minamoto67 Жыл бұрын

@@lubomirgenov4346 The Brazilian media still hyped Ganso a lot even knowing of his injury record 10 years ago, but Seedorf spoke in good Portuguese at a local program that he wouldn't make it in Europe unless he ramped up his intensity or if he became more dynamic. The rest of the story we already know.

@charliemorris4641 Жыл бұрын

reminds me of Derrick Rose

@dusanterzin8139 Жыл бұрын

Ganso"s coach said that Ganso didnt wanted to train much. When Neymar got his kid, Ganso joined him in celebration of babys birth instead of training.

@bionicgeekgrrl Жыл бұрын

Sadly true for a large number of promising talents in football.

@iamleebarry Жыл бұрын

This hit my hard. I saw Freddy adu play live for Philadelphia Union and he was levels above anyone in his team. Also saviet signing for the toon was a disaster, we forgot he was there

@tigre2154 Жыл бұрын

U could say Freddy played his best ball for the Union he came in like our 2nd yr we didn't really have shit going on beside him and Sebastian Le Toux up top for a mad link up

@Boy10Dio Жыл бұрын

Bojan and Giovanni dos Santos, were crazy in fm08. CRAZY.

@en1324 Жыл бұрын

Anthony van den Borre in FM 2007 was a must-have in your squad!

@andien6115 Жыл бұрын

babacar too

@garethpaixaowilliams3832 Жыл бұрын

Need a part 2 with Nicolas Milan and Sherman Cardeneas

@aidankelly2513 Жыл бұрын

Kerrison in fm09 was an absolute beast. 30+ goals every season

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

So many Brazilian failed wonderkids...

@craiggibbons8228 Жыл бұрын

I5 seems to be their mentality. They lack a proper stubborn mentality. So when they hit Europe and see the party life and massive money they all suddenly loose motivation, and focus. Not all. But most.

@finfog4590 2 ай бұрын

Weird transfer, just like Christensky.

@inforabenny Жыл бұрын

I'd have to add Enes Ünal to this list. Has actually gone on to have a decent career in Spain but was an absolute worldbeater on FM14-16

@boney__70 Жыл бұрын

if I'm not mistaken...he came from Man City right??

@inforabenny Жыл бұрын

@Boney __ they signed him based on the hype but he didn't come through their academy

@OliFrench1 Жыл бұрын

Fierro was my go to striker in FM12 and 13. Absolutely prolific. You should do a part 2.

@densmores Жыл бұрын

Him and Sanogo

@MightHelpYouTESL Жыл бұрын

I was shouting at my phone saying he's got to include Henri Saivet! Great list! I'd love a part 2!

@Stephen.Foskett Жыл бұрын

Part 2 is very much needed here Keep up the incredible content

@philiusthe3rd213 Жыл бұрын

G'wan, give us a part 2. Also, that awkward moment where the 3D for the Fierro goal was as good, if not better than FM23's engine

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

👀

@martynhawthorne7294 Жыл бұрын

Kerlon was my favourite I seen him do his seal dribble amazing. Unfortunately didn’t work out for him did sign for inter but never got a game shame really

@nickwhitehouse9347 Жыл бұрын

Loved Kerlon

@johnpethick4911 Жыл бұрын

Cheryl Samba (Argyle legend) has to be in part 2 and how's about Lauri Dalle Valle.

@graememoore4830 Жыл бұрын

Evandro Roncatto, Lulinha...more than a few to choose from.

@TomFM Жыл бұрын

Ganso was incredible for me in a save with Santos back in the day! Going back to CM03/04 I signed a kid called Ryan Wilkie and he went onto win me Champions Leagues and was a Scottish national team hero. In reality I don't think he ever progressed past the Liverpool youth team 💔

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, we should do a video where we put these failed Wonderkids into non-league teams on FM23

@craiggibbons8228 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Now that is a great idea. Fill up non league with failed wonder kids all the same starting age, lock them in from ever moving clubs, and see how many divisions they climb before they retire.

@Heribery Жыл бұрын

The commentary with the all the photos makes this an amazing video. Well done clayts

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Thank you - a lot of work went it!

@thethomascobbgroup5001 Жыл бұрын

The best player I ever signed was Antonio Cerrajero, a 14-year-old from Atletico Madrid on FM2007. I never looked at the database back then due to running the game on a potato, so I have no idea if he had a fixed PA or if he just turned out good in the only save I had on that edition. I got over 50 season into that save before my potato fried.

@bionicgeekgrrl Жыл бұрын

So many you could pick for future parts. Sadly often, a combination of unlucky timing, bad injuries and things just not working out can make or break a career at a young age. Even some of the world's best players that did live upto their hype (at least to some degree) suffered from this, suffering a key injury that meant they were never the same again (Owen could be considered a good example).

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

100% - agree with everything you said

@jamiesmith2184 Жыл бұрын

Leandro damiao is another good shout, most likely spelt that incredibly wrong

@MarekillaBee Жыл бұрын

You guys missed Maxim Tsigalko, an absolute legend on CM03/04.

@ghodd9983 Жыл бұрын

my favorite wonderkid was Tonton Zola Moukoko back in CM days. I wonder if he's related to yosouffa moukoko? 🤔

@stephenking8505 Жыл бұрын

He was unstoppable as a 17 year old in 99/00 for derby

@JesusTorres-sg8jl Жыл бұрын

Fierro will always be an icon for me, as a Guadalajara fan, he scored a late winner that domino-affected us winning the league that year. A solid talent that never had the work ethic to properly shine, a great player Mexico missed for sure 🇲🇽

@PhilCebollas Жыл бұрын

El gol es en el que Campestrini la regala?

@zygarPL Жыл бұрын

In FM 08 was Marvin Angulo RB, Bogdan Stancu ST, Gabriel Torje RW I think and Pablo Piatti such a shame that they never did more in professional football also Dawid Janczyk was wasted talent. Greetings to all "football managers"😊

@jamesalexander6864 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video fella. Brought up all the feels of previous FMs

@MaxRoboPT Жыл бұрын

I really liked this video! Really hoping for a part 2! 🙏 Amazing job!

@gimmibox Жыл бұрын

Carlos Fierro and Erick Torres, the Mexican duo I always signed during that period.

@wijnaldumthefirstofhisname3878 Жыл бұрын

Valeri Bozsinov was a bulgarien wonderkid too in early fm but he has not been a player like Stoichkov!

@nicolasbrouwers Жыл бұрын

Loved this video ! The music, your tone of voice, the drawings as pictures, you got everything right ! Would love a part 2 !

@shaunskill6081 Жыл бұрын

Love the new video style. Great watch as always!

@ginooti9515 Жыл бұрын

Saivet was dynamite in FM08!!

@aidenjordan27 Жыл бұрын

Something that is always crossed my mind that would probably tempt me if I worked for SI. Do you think they've ever boosted someone's in an attempt to affect the real world. Choosing some young academy player with a bit of flair and claiming he's the next Messi would definitely get some clubs looking. We saw how Sky Sports used FM stats to compare others it's not impossible teams are using it for real scouting.

@rhyschecker Жыл бұрын

We need a Part 2 of these

@thebighoney9034 3 ай бұрын

The media painting Bojan as "the next Messi" when he's only 3 years younger hilarious. He even retired before Messi too.

@Eibarwoman Жыл бұрын

There's was a Tranmere Rovers striker named Harry Farley that in FM21 would not consistently be a wonderkid of Premier League quality. It was either not improve and be a semi-pro quality player or a Premier Leaguer in that game randomly in saves. He has seemingly disappeared in later games and from Transfermarkt (which means probably well down the non-league game).

@arunkrishnanr2544 Жыл бұрын

There was another player in FM11 alongside Neymar who was set to be a star. Ryder Matos. Man was a beast

@toebes14 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel Torje

@TiimoTiimo Жыл бұрын

you cant make one of these and not include the legend that is Cherno Samba and Supat Rungratsamee! Part two, i hope we see them both :D

@willywonka9785 Жыл бұрын

Thats a real FM player talking 🫡

@kikygustami3359 Жыл бұрын

Both of them is real player

@craiggibbons8228 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention Joseph Dodo. Always knocking in goals galore. Yet in real life he is always in the lower leagues.

@benmoore3006 Жыл бұрын

How time flys. Brilliant work. Tell me part 2 features Dória 😂

@whitelivesmatter2 Жыл бұрын

Robinho? beast in fm 05

@jamieconnelly54 Жыл бұрын

That intro is brilliant

@rhyschecker Жыл бұрын

Suprised you have time to make these videos along side all these NWG sessions haha

@honestjohn7513 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@tjay908 Жыл бұрын

really good thumbnail clayts

@FransSitorus Жыл бұрын

Henri saviet man, i love that guy, him messi and bojan on the front three of my barca save in fm 08 was perfect. Every fm iteration i checked out henri saviet because i miss that guy so much

@bigtomhill2612 Жыл бұрын

There used to be a Finish striker years back who was insane, can’t remember his name though 🤔

@dimirelis 10 ай бұрын

Mika Aaritalo in fm08?

@pavfm6797 Жыл бұрын

More of this!!

@BourneIdentity45 Жыл бұрын

Naci Ünüvar should be on the next list tbh he went from someone I’d buy every year to someone who I completely forgot about and then I’d check my fm 22 save to see where he was and he was nowhere near the 5 star prospect he promised to be and in real life he’s also nowhere near Ajax first team

@robertlecomber481 9 ай бұрын

cherno samba has to be included in a part 2

@thewhole18yards24 Жыл бұрын

part 2 pls x

@queenzoroark Жыл бұрын

I still remember the program where Seedorf (who had played for Botafogo) and some other reporters were discussing if Ganso was ready to play on Europe, the reporters thought he was the biggest new thing but Seedorf managed to shut them up, saying he was too slow and couldn't keep up with the speed of European football.

@garymousley2080 Жыл бұрын

Pagguy Zunda , Swedish goal machine pretty sure he 1 clubbed it at Djurgarden

@jamiesmith2184 Жыл бұрын

Fierro was an absolute beast for me back in the day

@ArnarLaufdal34 Жыл бұрын

Part 2 please

@de132 Жыл бұрын

Hearing "San Jose" said like Jose Mourinho made me giggle, sorry (not trying to be rude, very good video, love your filters on the photos)

@manbearpiglett-4110 Жыл бұрын

Dani Carvalho, Diego, Anderson, Nani, Butland, and basically every young player Wenger had.

@petergreatorex1203 Жыл бұрын

yaya sanogo shame his career did not go well

@notgarybrown Жыл бұрын

Freddy Adu played against against England for USA at one point and when he played poorly and failed to live up to his touted hype in FM the British tabloids ran with the headline "Much Adu about nothing". Savages.

@oliverwoodcock5307 Жыл бұрын

How on earth are Cherno Samba and Alessio Cerci not in this video?!?

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

He’s getting his own dedicated video

@oliverwoodcock5307 Жыл бұрын

@@Clayts Sweeeeeet

@joaovinha5220 Жыл бұрын

Freddy Adu....such hype only to end like this.. the worst part is Benfica had a below average team at the time and was possible to see a positive impact whenever Adu was on the pitch.

@Lcfcluigi Жыл бұрын

when you and other fm youtubers say without further adieu I always think ahh should have said without Freddy Adu

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

I’m going to say “without Freddy adu” in a future video and see if you notice

@YAlejandro 10 ай бұрын

Cherno Samba is still the one for me! Absolute killer in the game and absolute fail irl

@kev2893 5 ай бұрын

The problem Freddy Adu had was that the football media and organisations were just desperate to spread football to the USA so any American player who had the tiniest bit of hype around him was automatically gonna be the best player ever

@bigzardman Жыл бұрын

Cherno samba, moses ashikodi, maxim tsiglako, the Greek guy papadopoulos

@themilkywayuniverse6962 Жыл бұрын

I genuinely wonder what was left out about these players Bojan and Messi are distant cousins and Bojan’s anxiety isn’t mentioned at all which kinda suck :(

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

He’s not his cousin - it’s like they have the same great-great-great-grandfather ffs. And I didn’t go into the reasons of any of the players because that’s not what the video is about…

@brotherfecil4092 8 ай бұрын

Erick Torres was another one for me personally, he was class on FM as a youngster but never lived up to the hype

@robertpowell3634 Жыл бұрын

Tonton zola molouku, something like that anyway, don't remember him living up to the hype of FM

@stephenking8505 Жыл бұрын

In 99/00 he was a monster

@robertpowell3634 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenking8505 real life or FM? I remember him scoring 100+ goals a season for me but I don't remember him even scoring a few professional goals for any side

@stephenking8505 Жыл бұрын

@@robertpowell3634 in FM. I looked him up a while back and his real career was a total non starter.

@robertpowell3634 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenking8505 yeah he was so good on FM, whomever scouted him for SI got that very wrong 🤣🤣

@panic_seller Жыл бұрын

Failed WonderKid or Failed Scouts, you know we've all had scouts in the game that give 5 star ratings but they're really 1 star

@GDworld69 Жыл бұрын

Thr trophies Bojan won , solidifies him as the best failed wonderkid

@thezeebra2555 Жыл бұрын

Mark kerr was always great for me in.. 01/02 I think it was

@callumray7760 Жыл бұрын

Convinced America only nicknamed adu the new Pele because they hadn't seen a player that good at the time but if he was in Europe at that age he would've been considered average at best

@tommytommi5002 Жыл бұрын

Another video please nate

@ideservesomehappinessinmyl5500 Жыл бұрын

Humam Tariq develop just like like messi in fm 15

@vitaminc2161 Жыл бұрын

My fav in 2016 is Yaya Sanogo

@grobariza Жыл бұрын

Moukoko will also be like this

@loganadams1205 Жыл бұрын

Big fan of the AI art

@darkforest4891 Жыл бұрын

This is Maxim Tsigalko erasure. Yes I know it was cm01/02 but he'll alway be my top boy.

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Quite the opposite… he’s gonna get his own bespoke video

@BlackCard321 Жыл бұрын

The greatest of all time for me 🎉

@tonyoseiakowuah4749 Жыл бұрын

Where's the mighty Cherno Samba?

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

Dedicated video - coming soon

@zack60 Жыл бұрын

Pietro pellegrini??

@jamespaine4550 Жыл бұрын

Lionel Morgan cm01/02 I believe Career ending injury in real life ended him

@toonfan123567 Жыл бұрын

daniel opare

@BoxallGames Жыл бұрын

Tom Davies & dele Ali & jaden Sancho

@ziyaadbobat646 Жыл бұрын

Fabio Paim

@BourneIdentity45 Жыл бұрын

Is it harsh to put Vincent Aboubaker on a potential list, sure he played at Porto for a bit but was nowhere near his dangerous fm version

@crushalot8588 Жыл бұрын

what about yaya sanogo ?

@bhall9129 Жыл бұрын

Willie Howie

@anthonypower8289 Жыл бұрын

Tonton zola and cherno samba

@Remianen Жыл бұрын

Um, Maximiliano Romero?

@jonathan_hijers4330 Жыл бұрын

Next one is Moukoko

@TheDifernando Жыл бұрын

Santon from Inter

@daanzhafrullah2478 Жыл бұрын

Beast of fm12

@knawaz7249 Жыл бұрын

Alessandro simonetta, alessio cerci...

@theqaz1828 Жыл бұрын

Andri sigporrsson, onesimo

@williamcross210 Жыл бұрын

Willie Howie, Tonton Zola Moukoko, Kennedy Bakircioglu. Howie was a sad story

@MrDikketet Жыл бұрын

Yaya Sanogo

@xYovth.Z Жыл бұрын

what were messi’s stats at 18 bruh 0:13

@yan9493 Жыл бұрын

Pavel Savitskiy and Zakaria Bakkali for pt.2

@leakeice Жыл бұрын

I think this shows why AI will never get it completely right.

@azizulhakimtimin4871 Жыл бұрын

Pep killed Bojan career at Barca.

@thibautnarme6402 Жыл бұрын

Feel like you passed on the older wonderkids of the CM era... Do anybody was there when Tsigalko was the sh*t?

@Clayts Жыл бұрын

(Standalone videos planned on Maxim Tsigalko and Cherno Samba)