Season 22 U21 Talk & Predictions Thread

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    ZizouZizou
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      *Key – All categories like Top Earner, Key Player, etc are determined by FM.


      This is the 23rd season for the Dynasty Liga U-21 League.

      Season 20, 21 & 22 Champions:

      Flamengo completed a historic three-peat, winning the U21 trophy for the third season in a row. The faces have changed. But consistency has been Flamengo’s dominant feature for three consecutive seasons.


      Season 23 Teams:

      BOCA JUNIORS (32/3)
      Owner: BLAUGRANA
      Assistant Manager: Tite
      Captain: Arnau Tenas
      Top Earner: Benoît Badiashile
      Lowest Earner: Aleix Garrido
      Key Player: Gavi
      Hot Prospect: Matheus Gonçalves
      Zizou’s Key Player: Saël Kumbedi
      Oldest Player: Bryan Gil, 21
      Youngest Player: Lovro Zvonarek, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 12th
      Last Season Finish: 11th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 13th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 9/1

      Key Categories led: Corners, Long Shots

      Zizou’s Thoughts: Boca Juniors received a rude welcome to the league in their maiden voyage, finishing 11th on the table. This season’s side sees notable attacking options up front that will have to make up for the loss of Julian Álvarez to promotion. New faces like Florian Wirtz, Lovro Zvonarek and Fabricio Díaz will join returning stars in Gavi and Benoît Badiashile to form a formidable presence in each of Boca’s match days. The aggressiveness of GM Blaugrana’s decision-making, shipping out Armel Bella-Kotchap and William Saliba in the off-season for upgrades at other teams and other positions and shrewd spending to upgrade Boca will reflect his long-term plan to transform the club into a potential superstar factory. Saël Kumbedi will operate the right flank for Boca and he’ll have to be a key player as there are depth issues at RB behind him at least to start the season.


      FLAMENGO (32/3)
      Owner: ProPAIN
      Assistant Manager: Marcelo Gallardo
      Captain: Tanguy Nianzou
      Top Earner: Nuno Mendes
      Lowest Earner: Malamine Efekele
      Key Player: Nuno Mendes
      Hot Prospect: Roony Bardghji
      Zizou’s Key Player: Joško Gvardiol
      Oldest Player: Patrick Wimmer, 21
      Youngest Player: Julian Rijkhoff, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 4th
      Last Season Finish: 1st
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 6th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 11/2

      Key Categories led: Fitness

      Zizou’s Thoughts: For a third season in a row, Flamengo captured the U21 Championship, leading the table for nearly the entire season for the better part of the last three, highlighting the greatest era for any manager at U21 in Liga history. Compared to the Senior leagues, the U21 league sees much more yearly turnover due to graduations & early promotion. This makes ProPAIN’s feat of winning three titles in a row that much more impressive. From Leao & de Ligt in 2020 to Havertz & Mount in 2021 to Tonali & Camavinga last year, the baton has passed for Flamengo every season and after season, the call has been answered. And now the call rings again for the chance to win a fourth and teams as dogged as ever to knock them off their perch. Despite having lost key players to trade and graduation, it would be silly to write-off ProPAIN and Flamengo in their bid to make it four titles in a row. The new inclusions of David Datro Fofana, Bradley Barcola and the season loan for Patrick Wimmer provide GM ProPAIN ample offensive weapons with which to defend their title and there are no notable weaknesses on paper for Flamengo, giving them the edge once again heading into this season.


      GUADALAJARA (32/3)
      Owner: james
      Assistant Manager: Roberto Di Zerbi
      Captain: Stefano Turati
      Top Earner: Anthony Elanga
      Lowest Earner: Matchoi Djaló
      Key Player: Xavi Simons
      Hot Prospect: Rayan Vitor
      Zizou’s Key Player: Ez Abde
      Oldest Player: João Gomes, 21
      Youngest Player: Newertton,17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 13th
      Last Season Finish: 2nd
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 9th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 7/1

      Key Categories led: None

      Zizou’s Thoughts: History will likely only remember Flamengo’s history three peat and not the brave challenge Chivas put forth, giving them a run for their money for the better part of U21 Season 22. Hanging with Flamengo for as long as they could, they ultimately proved to be no match for the defending Champions, finishing 2nd in the table. Key promotions which in turn become key losses for Chivas include Luke Thomas, Martín Satriano and Raphael Onyedika – all of whom featured heavily last season. Anthony Elanga and Fabio Carvalho return and welcome newcomers Álvaro Rodríguez and Arthur Vermeeren in what will have to be a new-look, well-rounded side. Ultimately, their biggest upgrades will come from within as Xavi Simons, Alejandro Balde and Ez Abde look primed to up their contribution for James and Chivas Guadalajara.


      LA GALAXY (32/3)
      Owner: Ramer
      Assistant Manager: Kieran McKenna
      Captain: António Silva
      Top Earner: Ander Barrenetxea
      Lowest Earner: Felix Afena-Gyan
      Key Player: Ander Barrenetxea
      Hot Prospect: Dennis Seimen
      Zizou’s Key Player: António Silva
      Oldest Player: Félix Correia, 21
      Youngest Player: Tom Rothe, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 11th
      Last Season Finish: 13th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 5th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 11/2

      Key Categories led: Aggression, Balance

      Zizou’s Thoughts: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. there was the dawning of a new era. When a new GM inherits his teams, it is often the U21 team that provides the most immediate satisfaction. For starters, the players first released can be instantly replaced via free agency. And it’s much easier to put your stamp on a youth team while allocating less of your high value assets than either Senior team. Ramer continued Roberdino’s journey in starting his own, keeping players António Silva, Josh Doig and Tino Livramento and adding some major players via free agency in Oscar Gloukh, trade in Johann Lepenant, Amad Diallo, Tyler Morton and Adil Aouchiche. GM Ramer inherited a team with a lot of graduations with last season’s Crew not paying off for Roberdino. With many a hole to fill, GM Ramer assembled a fine roster with quality depth in every position. That kind of easy acclimation and performance in acquiring all of this talent is all anyone can hope for at first. So, you can say things are off to a fantastic start.


      LAFC (32/3)
      Owner: Zizou
      Assistant Manager: Javier Mascherano
      Captain: Eric García
      Top Earner: Ansu Fati
      Lowest Earner: Jelle Van Neck
      Key Player: Ansu Fati
      Hot Prospect: Jorrel Hato
      Zizou’s Key Player: Charles De Ketelaere
      Oldest Player: Eric García, 21
      Youngest Player: Mika Godts, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 1st
      Last Season Finish: 4th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 1st
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 2/1

      Key Categories led: Anticipation, Determination, Passing, Tackling

      Zizou’s Thoughts: Picked by Football Manager to win for the third season in a row, it surely has to happen this year for LAFC shouldn’t it? Much like their real life version, LAFC has had high expectations from the start and has come up short time and again, finishing fourth in each of the last two seasons. Not since U21 Season 18 with Dynamo Dresden has Zizou tasted U21 glory. Some players in their final year of eligibility like Eric García, Charles De Ketelaere, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Malick Thiaw and Khephren Thuram are surely seeking to write this chapter of LAFC history. With new faces Mika Godts and Jorrel Hato looking to take this club into the future after this season, it will stand to be decided whether they finally add hardware to the mantel. LAFC like all the others have not been able to overcome the threat of Flamengo and will look for this season to be different.


      NEWELL’S OLD BOYS (32/3)
      Owner: Kawai
      Assistant Manager: Thomas Frank
      Captain: Victor Kirstiansen
      Top Earner: Anthony Gordon
      Lowest Earner: Denis Franchi
      Key Player: Michael Olise
      Hot Prospect: Alfie Devine
      Zizou’s Key Player: Evan Ferguson
      Oldest Player: Keane Lewis-Potter, 21
      Youngest Player: Stefan Bajčetić, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 7th
      Last Season Finish: 8th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 12th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 8/1

      Key Categories led: None

      Zizou’s Thoughts: How cruel is fate at times? Two seasons ago in GM Kawai’s first season, Newell’s Old Boys almost went all the way. Falling short like a gazelle being stalked to death by the Cheetahs of Flamengo, they could not help but be overcome down the stretch. Still, a second place finish was a hell of an accomplishment especially in one’s first season. Last year will surely have been a disappointment. This year will only up the stakes. Gone is back stopper Illan Meslier and midfield maestro Conor Gallagher, both players promoted. Gone are Moises Caicedo and Armando Broja, both traded before their U21 eligibility had expired. But Newell’s and Kawai are banking big on their moves. In needing to replace the exodus of a glut of players and making 13 free agency bids as a result, Kawai will look to his established returning players in Michael Olise and Anthony Gordon to help acclimate the likes of Lewis Hall, Leon King Victor Kristiansen. The introductions of Hall and Kristiansen will certainly look down that left flank position for years to come. The question is, can they live up to their once hype or was it just a fleeting glimpse?


      NEW YORK RED BULLS (32/2)
      Owner: JR
      Assistant Manager: Wayne Rooney
      Captain: Mateo Tanlongo
      Top Earner: Piero Hinapié
      Lowest Earner: Juan Sforza
      Key Player: Jurriën Timber
      Hot Prospect: Kobbie Mainoo
      Zizou’s Key Player: Alejandro Garnacho
      Oldest Player: Gaizka Ayesa, 21
      Youngest Player: Kobbie Mainoo, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 3rd
      Last Season Finish: 10th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 7th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 11/2

      Key Categories led: Acceleration

      Zizou’s Thoughts: A quiet trade window means that GM JR had to replace nine callups, not counting the additional releases, at U21. An aggressive free agency approach meant a lot of money spent but some real talent the likes of Gabri Veiga and Nicolas Jackson will join the forces at NYRB. The sole trade made for U21 in the acquisition of Facundo Pellistri may prove beneficial but Red Bull’s wings of Nico Williams and Alejandro Garnacho are as good a 1-2 as there are in the league. Once Champions (Season 19), New York has since been missing hardware but have a formidable side that can pose a real threat to Flamengo’s reign should the manager sort out the tactics. One would think the established Jurriën Timber and Yunus Musah will have to have big seasons in order for NYRB to achieve their goals this season. However if they don’t, with only 4 outfielders in their final year of eligibility, this young Red Bulls team will look to be a thorn in the side for seasons to come.


      OTTAWA ATLÉTICO (32/3)
      Owner: Gooner
      Assistant Manager: Patrick Vieira
      Captain: Fabio Miretti
      Top Earner: Giorgio Scalvini
      Lowest Earner: Kerr Smith
      Key Player: Karim Adeyemi
      Hot Prospect: Archie Gray
      Zizou’s Key Player: Adam Hložek
      Oldest Player: Folarin Balogun, 21
      Youngest Player: Ashley Phillips, 17
      Average Age: 18

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 14th
      Last Season Finish: 9th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 10th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 15/2

      Key Categories led: None

      Zizou’s Thoughts: There was arguably no bigger shock move and no bigger splash than Jobe Bellingham’s brother being traded for a monster package. The gleam in Gooner’s eye must’ve faded the day the decision was made. And if not for the overpayment, it’s certain that no deal would have been made. As a man would have to be insane to deal Belly. That is what Ottleti now have to contend with. In the gaping absence of Belly, two key pieces from the trade will surely feature as newcomers Fabio Miretti and Giorgio Scalvini will join free agency coups Rico Lewis, Wisdom Amey and new acquisition Adam Hložek to signal a new era for Gooner’s U21. With that said, the inexperienced youth that will need to be relied on is pretty large and thus, Football Manager has predicted they will finish bottom of the league.


      PALMEIRAS (32/3)
      Owner: evilo
      Assistant Manager: Didier Deschamps
      Captain: Sivert Mannsverk
      Top Earner: Mykhaylo Mudryk
      Lowest Earner: Robin Risser
      Key Player: Mykhaylo Mudryk
      Hot Prospect: Eliesse Ben Seghir
      Zizou’s Key Player: Rayan Cherki
      Oldest Player: Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21
      Youngest Player: João Veloso, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 2nd
      Last Season Finish: 3rd
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 2nd
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 4/1

      Key Categories led: Bravery, Composure, Vision, Strength

      Zizou’s Thoughts: Risky trades in acquiring Rayan Cherki, Manu Koné, Georginio Rutter, Armando Broja, Jacob Ramsey and Ousmane Diomande give Palmeiras plenty of optimism heading into this season. Despite high expectations, Palmeiras couldn’t keep up for the duration of the season and were the last horse to fall out of what became the two-horse race between Flamengo and Guadalajara, finishing 3rd in a very crowded field. Certainly an improvement over 8th & 5th, their prior season finishes respectively, but not what GM evilo had been hoping for. Renewed optimism in São Paulo thrives for the Brazilian giants as the returning Gonçalo Ramos and Ukie Superstar Mykhailo Mudryk will lead the line for Palmeiras, combining with free agent signings Sivert Mannsverk and Caleb Okoli in a completely revamped side that will see Mudryk the only returning player from Palmeiras’ last Starting XI.


      SÃO PAULO FC (32/3)
      Owner: LITN
      Assistant Manager: Steven Gerrard
      Captain: Curtis Jones
      Top Earner: Harvey Elliott
      Lowest Earner: Melvin Zinga
      Key Player: Harvey Elliott
      Hot Prospect: Isaac Babadi
      Zizou’s Key Player: Brian Brobbey
      Oldest Player: Curtis Jones, 21
      Youngest Player: Isaac Babadi, 17
      Average Age: 20

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 9th
      Last Season Finish: 14th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 4th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 5/1

      Key Categories led: Work Rate, Teamwork, Free Kick Taking

      Zizou’s Thoughts: In what will be his first full season at the helm, GM LITN will look to a slightly older team, the oldest in the league, with a remade team much changed from the one last season. But you wouldn’t really know it if you looked at his lineup with all but 4 players available to retain their place in the Starting XI. Certainly one of the acquisitions of the off-season was Armel Bella-Kotchap joining São Paulo as part of the one of the largest deals of the period. And while the losses of Ryan Gravenberch and Wirtz in the deal, two players difficult to replace at this level, LITN certainly did well for himself in acquiring Jakub Kaminski, Bjorn Meijer, Santi Giménez, Dango Ouattara and all-around stand-up gentleman Alex Baena via free agency, a fantastic crop of excellent young talent that will bode well for São Paulo now and in the future. Tactically, LITN’s reliance on closer-to-ready players in the pipeline means that they are made to contend and contend with right away.


      CS SFAXIEN (32/3)
      Owner: Zooka7
      Assistant Manager: Kolo Touré
      Captain: Abakar Sylla
      Top Earner: Jhon Durán
      Lowest Earner: Joshua Wynder
      Key Player: Nathan Collins
      Hot Prospect: Leny Yoro
      Zizou’s Key Player: Momo Cho
      Oldest Player: Odilon Kossounou, 21
      Youngest Player: Ferrán Quetglas, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 5th
      Last Season Finish: 12th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 14th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 14/1

      Key Categories led: Jumping Reach, Positioning, Heading, Marking

      Zizou’s Thoughts: Speaking of first full seasons at the helm, new GM Zooka7 will debut in Dynasty Liga this season taking the helm for the irreplaceable Luigi. And while he remade each of his teams to put his stamp on them, Sfaxien was not immune to the slew of changes. Only 3 players from the last Starting XI are eligible to return this season, as the rest were cut, moved or promoted. The slate is completely clean for Sfaxien and for Z7, as well and sometimes, that is the best place to be. Z7 made 13 individual U21 bids including aggressive trades for Momo Cho and Nathan Collins. Aggressiveness notwithstanding, the name of the game for any GM is asset management, especially while one is just starting to put his fingerprints on his clubs. And while there were a number of players that would have and could have contributed towards a potentially better and more successful Sfaxien team, Z7 chose to elevate some players early like Moises Caicedo, El Bilal Touré & Noah Sadiki among others to “spread the wealth” and make the more important teams better, providing the younger and lesser established players at Sfaxien a chance to flourish.


      SEATTLE SOUNDERS (32/3)
      Owner: Santiger Munez
      Assistant Manager: Rúben Amorim
      Captain: Nicolas Seiwald
      Top Earner: Yeremy Pino
      Lowest Earner: Daouda Guindo
      Key Player: Yeremy Pino
      Hot Prospect: Gabriël Misehouy
      Zizou’s Key Player: Lee Kang-in
      Oldest Player: Lassina Traoré, 21
      Youngest Player: Filippo Mané, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 3rd
      Last Season Finish: 5th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 5th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 11/2

      Key Categories led: Pace, Flair, Technique, Dribbling, Finishing, Penalties

      Zizou’s Thoughts: Despite his initial reluctance to increase U21 roster sizes, GM Santiger Munez has utilized the expanded rosters to fortify as strong a Sounders team as he’s built. Whether that can be attributed to the additional spots only he can say but the plan appears to be taking shape. Aggressively zeroing in on high-value free agency targets like Pedrinho and Micky Van de Ven combined with new trade acquisitions Yeremi Pino, Lee Kang-In & Hugo Ekitike have revamped the Sounders, transforming them into a legitimate threat this season. Last season’s fifth-place finish only seemed to inspire changes within the Sounders organization and the changes that have taken place are a sign of that. With that said, there are some areas of concern for Seattle especially out wide on defense, where there will have to be much of a platoon job to cover if reinforcements are required.


      VASCO DA GAMA (32/3)
      Owner: Xavi4life
      Assistant Manager: Marcelo Bielsa
      Captain: Manuel Ugarte
      Top Earner: Danilo
      Lowest Earner: Kaiky Melo
      Key Player: Manuel Ugarte
      Hot Prospect: Lorran
      Zizou’s Key Player: Thiago Almada
      Oldest Player: Luiz Henrique, 21
      Youngest Player: Guilherme Biro, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 10th
      Last Season Finish: 6th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 3rd
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 9/2

      Key Categories led: Decisions, First Touch, Leadership, Agility, Stamina, Concentration, Off The Ball, Crossing

      Zizou’s Thoughts: The former U21 Champions (Season 14, Season 17) pride themselves on their scouting. And ultimately, a third and a sixth place finish in the last two seasons haven’t felt like they’ve been good enough. But Vasco and GM xavi4life pride themselves on their scouting so much because they believe in it. And they believe in it so much that they only recruit in South America, having the ultimate distinction of being specially-run. And despite those, what some would call “obstacles” in scouting and player recruitment, the expectation never changes. The expectation remains as ever; a return to glory. And despite a transfer window he’d tell you himself that he bungled and could have gone better, the elation that he felt after it was over said it all; he believes. The understated free agency acquisitions might seem underwhelming in 2023 but if history is any indication, some of them won’t be come this time a year or two from now. However, despite the recent pickups, strength for xavi4life will come in the form of their returning star players Yuri Alberto, Manuel Ugarte and Danilo dos Santos. Short of a long-term injury to Luan Cândido, Vasco’s lone natural LB, it should be another exciting campaign for Vasco as they look to reclaim their spot on the U21 throne.


      WYDAD CASABLANCA (32/3)
      Owner: Xerxes
      Assistant Manager: Walid Regragui
      Captain: Bafodé Diakité
      Top Earner: Noni Madueke
      Lowest Earner: Djeidi Gassama
      Key Player: Noni Madueke
      Hot Prospect: Arda Güler
      Zizou’s Key Player: Destiny Udogie
      Oldest Player: Ersin Destanoğlu, 21
      Youngest Player: Kenan Yıldız, 17
      Average Age: 19

      Last Season Prediction (FM): 8th
      Last Season Finish: 7th
      This Season Predicted Finish (FM): 11th
      Odds to win Championship (FM): 8/1

      Key Categories led: Free Kick Taking

      Zizou’s Thoughts: The end of last season proved that the best spell of play for Wydad, leading them to a 7th place finish on the table, one they likely would have improved upon if the season were longer. This unfortunately is the downside of a long season. Form will come and go. What remains are your ideas. For Xerxes, the idea was clear as he brought in 12 new faces via free agency and 2 additionally through trade. The plethora of talent out wide is remarkable with Noni Madueke and Kamaldeen Sulemana available at opposite wings. The array of budding maestros is also apparent as new boys Bilal El Khannouss and Fares Chaibi give Xerxes plenty to be excited about. And despite the slew of changes and additions made at Wydad, all but 3 players from their last Starting XI are able to return. Ultimately, however, much of their talent is very raw and still very young so depth on this team will provide a challenge should it be tested as Xerxes, among others, is still searching for that illusive first league championship with now everything to play for.

      Notes:

      • Plameiras has the highest Average Player Salary and the highest Average Player Transfer Value of any team.

      • Atlético Ottawa is the youngest team in the league.

      • São Paulo FC is the oldest team in the league.

      • Flamengo leads the league with the most internationally capped players with 9.

      • The youngest player in the league is João Veloso (Palmeiras).

      • Gavi (Barcelona) is the highest-rated player in the league.

      • Lucas Román (Guadalajara) is the shortest player in the league at 5’3″. Lucas Bernström (LA Galaxy) is the tallest at 6’8″.

      • The shortest team on average is Boca Juniors. The tallest team on average is CS Sfaxien.

      • LA Galaxy are the most diverse team in the league, representing 25 nationalities.

      FM Predicted XI of the season:
      GK: Trubin (Flamengo)
      RB: Timber (NYRB)
      CB: García (LAFC)
      CB: Gvardiol (Flamengo)
      LB: Mendes (Flamengo)
      RM: Williams (NYRB)
      CM: Gavi (Boca)
      CM: Ugarte (Vasco)
      LM: Balde (Guadalajara)
      ST: Fati (LAFC)
      ST: Adeyemi (Ottawa)

      FM Golden Boot Predictions:
      01. Ramos (Palmeiras), 7-2
      02. Alberto (Vasco), 11-2
      03. Traoré (Seattle), 7-1
      04. Hložek (Ottawa), 15-2
      05. Fati (LAFC), 10-1
      06. Broja (Palmeiras), 12-1

      FM Golden Ball Predictions:
      01. Gavi (Boca), 5-1
      02. Mendes (Flamengo), 15-2
      03. Fati (LAFC), 8-1
      04. Ugarte (Vasco), 17-2
      05. Gvardiol (Flamengo), 9-1
      06. Timber (NYRB), 11-1

      Zizou’s Predicted Table:
      01. LAFC
      02. Vasco da Gama
      03. Flamengo
      04. Palmeiras
      05. New York Red Bulls
      06. CD Guadalajara
      07. Seattle Sounders
      08. São Paulo FC
      09. LA Galaxy
      10. Newell’s Old Boys
      11. Boca Juniors
      12. Wydad Casablanca
      13. Ottawa Atlético
      14. CS Sfaxien

      Zizou’s Predicted Golden Boot Winner: Yuri Alberto

      #11949
      Zooka7Zooka7
      Moderator

        zizou you’re a legend. sfaxien’s goal this season – don’t finish dead last

        #11950
        eviloevilo
        Moderator

          Thanks man !
          This time I’ll try to beat expectations !
          Though this U21 season will be tough given my complete overhaul. I was all in last year with seven 2000 born starters, including Fofana, Lacroix, Vitinha, Tchouameni and Gouiri who were the backbone of my teams. Heck, my best backups were Simakan and Caqueret who were 2000 too. Disappointed not to get better than 3rd tbh.
          So I was worried how competitive my team would be this year with huge movements (and I didn’t want to weak my two senior teams in trades).
          So I’m pretty happy to see I was arguably able to get better at least on paper.

          We’ll see and there are many teams that will be hard to beat, starting with the unbeatable Flamengo. Top 5 is a good target for this younger team.

          • This reply was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by eviloevilo.
          #11952
          KawaiKawai
          Moderator

            Brilliant writing as I’ve come to expect!
            Thanks for all your work Zizou

            #11953
            JRJR
            Moderator

              #11957
              RamerRamer
              Moderator

                This is amazing! Thank you for the work you’ve put in and I’m excited for the season ahead!

                #11958
                Xavi4lifeXavi4life
                Moderator

                  #11965
                  LITNLITN
                  Moderator

                    all-around stand-up gentleman Alex Baena

                    Lol

                    #12012
                    BLAUGRANABLAUGRANA
                    Moderator

                      Not expecting much as I need FM to catch up to the players in some cases. I think a lot of the season will rely on Colombo bringing the goals or not. Either way this team will only go so far, but I wasn’t aiming to win this division at all.

                      #13929
                      ZizouZizou
                      Keymaster


                        UPDATE AFTER ROUND 12, MID-SEASON:

                        Looking to pull off an incredible Four-peat, ProPAIN’s Flamengo have drawn a 4-point lead atop the table through 12 rounds. The seams in mid-table are starting to open with a widening gap separating the top half from the bottom so time is of the essence for teams to make their moves. Boca Juniors’ Lorenzo Colombo and Wydad’s Arnaud Kalimuendo lead the goalscorers chart.

                        #17133
                        ZizouZizou
                        Keymaster

                          FINAL TABLES:


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