Hey guys, I have prepared an informative post for you today. From now on I’ll be posting ‘player profiles’ from time to time, in order to share with you some of Football Manager 2011’s best buys and cheapest players. Today’s player of choice is Leonel Galeano, so lets take a look this Football Manager 2011 wonderkid.
Leonel Galeano
Age — 18 years old
Position — Centre back
Club — Independiente
Nationality — Argentine
Value — £2.1 million
Price tag — £4.5 — 7.0 million
Media comparison — Touted as the next Walter Samuel
Galeano’s starting attributes
I started a new game and the above screenshot is that of Galeano’s starting profile. The Argentine centre back already has decent attributes and lots of room to grow at just 18 years old. Galeano joined Independiente a few years ago and is relatively new to Football Manager. I attained a scouts report from Arsenal’s Cagigao, he seemed impressed with Galeano. Rating the Argentines current ability at a two star and potential ability at three and a half star. However, I feel this report under rates the 18 year old.
During my Ultimate European Challenge, I noticed Galeano after accepting the Argentina national job. This was in 2015. The centre back signed for Real Madrid in my game and has become one of the best players around. Galeano is available for £4.5 — 7.0 million. Take a look at his attributes in 2015, while playing for Real Madrid.
After four or five seasons, Galeano becomes a real beast. His potential is undeniable and those fairly low physical and mental attributes shoot through the roof. Of course, this wonderkid needs a decent training schedule and will benefit from first team football early on. Setting him to attack the far post during corners as the taker aims for the far post can provide lots of goals.
Leonel Galeano in real life
Galeano made his Intependiente debut during August of 2009 vs Newell’s Old Boy’s. His first goal followed shortly after in October and is now 19 years of age. Leonel has scored 5 goals from 60 games for Independiente and is now a first team regular.
My best buy rating — 9/10
Well I hope you find this profile helpful, if you would like a similar report on any player, just comment below and I will try to fulfil any requests. Obviously I’ll only be doing profiles on the best buys. Thanks for reading and I look forward to your comments as always. :)These player profiles will be continued throughout the year. So below are the players I’ve covered so far.
Jake
20 февраля, 2011 at 18:22
juan iturbe
Darren Smith
20 февраля, 2011 at 18:25
I’ll take a look at him Jake. :)
plobdork
20 февраля, 2011 at 18:49
wow this is really gud i like it alot have you had a look at tom cleverly from manchester united aka the next phole scholes on my game he now plays for england and is worth 7.5 mill :)
Darren Smith
20 февраля, 2011 at 18:55
Must admit I liked him a lot when first playing FM 2011 but not sure he’d suit my tactics. I’ll research a little more though and see if he’s worth a profile. Good recommendation though. :)
Laxeyman
20 февраля, 2011 at 19:52
He looks like a quality player Darren, thanks for the tip, I’d never heard of him before. Will try and buy him if I start a game with a top flight team.
Darren Smith
20 февраля, 2011 at 21:34
He is quality Laxeyman and a player that went under my radar until managing Argentina. Definitely worth the cash!
chris
20 февраля, 2011 at 22:06
yann m’vila!i know hes sorta famous now since he played against england but hes an absolute beast in the game and i was able to get him for 5mill in my second season with middlesboro and turned into best defensive midfielder in game after few seasons, also since he plays for rennes he will go to alot of teams!proper good buy.
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 18:48
He certainly is a great player Chris. M’Vila’s a midfielder I look at when searching for big strong players. He’s got the talent to play in any team, I’ll make a note of him and maybe do a profile in the future. :)
Sears
20 февраля, 2011 at 22:24
I remember when I was Liverpool I wasn’t sure if I’d buy Galaeno.In the end I didn’t, got Phil Jones instead and in my opinion he’s a better defender. He’s English as well… Galaeno is a great defender though, looks very reliable!
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 18:58
Galeano has become a beast on my game, but Phil Jones is also a great buy. Could cost more depending when you buy him, but a great centre back all the same. Its always good to go for the English talent if managing there. :)
Frank
20 февраля, 2011 at 22:49
Hi Darren,
Haven’t commented in a while but kept reading. Firstly I want to say I hope you do lots of these as they are usefull and showing the starting attributes and attributes when older is very good. I have a suggestion of a good player for right at the begginig. His name is Miranda, Plays for Sau Paulo and is a 25 year old centre back. I think he can be got at a decent price.
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 18:52
Heya Frank, hope your well mate its been a while since I’ve heard from you. Glad you like the idea and yes I’ll be doing plenty of these, it just depends on how busy my week is as to how many though. We’ll see but I think one a week or every two weeks would be good. I am aware of Miranda, he’s a good player and at a decent price, I’ve noted him down for a profile and will see what other options there are as to whether I include him. Thanks for the tip mate. :)
Wazz
21 февраля, 2011 at 06:28
Never heard of this guy, but thanks for sharing this! I would love to have a quality centre back in my team.
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 19:01
No problem Wazz, this kid is great and would make for an excellent buy :)
matt
21 февраля, 2011 at 10:46
douglas costa
matt
21 февраля, 2011 at 10:48
and lucas(sao paulo)
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 19:04
Thanks for the tips Matt. I’ll check out those players.
CsAtlantis
21 февраля, 2011 at 15:57
Hi Darren, nice that you’re doing player profiles too, theres an interesting central midfielder from my UEC called Alexandre Coeff who plays for Lens in Ligue 1 who i got for free because his contract was running out first season, i think he has great potential and deserves a look
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 19:16
Thanks for the tip mate, Coeff is talented but doesn’t progress in my game without first team football. I’ll note him down to keep an eye on though. Cheers.
Sibo
21 февраля, 2011 at 16:19
Serder Serderov of CSKA Moscow, he is 15 but not a regen at the start, does he have any potential?
Darren Smith
21 февраля, 2011 at 19:17
I haven’t heard of him before but will defo take a look. Thanks for the recommendation Sibo. :)
Timmy
22 февраля, 2011 at 10:34
Hey,thanks for posting galeano,im already think to buy him,this answer the question.You should post this man too:
Lucas,Lucas Piazon(Sao Paulo)
Sercan Yildrim(Karyesssispor or something?)
Yann M’Vila
Kevin(Zaragoza)
Tiago Alves
Hon Seung Min(HSV)
Dodo(make sure the young one)
cheers :)
Darren Smith
22 февраля, 2011 at 11:54
Thanks for the tips Timmy. I’ll make a note of them all and check through my list before the next player profile is decided. :)
jimbo
24 февраля, 2011 at 01:30
u should have a look at luc castaigios i bought him 4 2mill and scored a hat-trick against west brom on debut.he is only 18 and is a striker
jimbo
24 февраля, 2011 at 01:44
also look at lucas from sao paola turns out as a major talent
Darren Smith
24 февраля, 2011 at 11:55
Cheers Jimbo, I’ll look at both of them in more detail as they’ve failed to impress in my games so far. Maybe they need the right guidance. Thanks for the tips and I will look at them. :)
jimbo
24 февраля, 2011 at 15:49
how about jonjo shelvey
Darren Smith
24 февраля, 2011 at 19:48
Yep he’s a great player…though I think most people would avoid him due to just signing for Liverpool…could be worth a profile though Jimbo. Another name hits the list :)
GS Fan
24 февраля, 2011 at 19:16
Hey Darren,
Nice find!
Have a look at Nuri Sahin from B. Dortmund.:)
Darren Smith
24 февраля, 2011 at 19:52
Thanks GS Fan, I’ve tracked Sahin for the last three FM’s. One of my favourite CM’s but could have a big price tag…great tip though mate.
GS Fan
24 февраля, 2011 at 21:23
He is hard to sign and his price tag keeps going up and up.
Another Turkish player to track is Emre Colak of, wait for it, of course Galatasaray (hehe)
He comes very close to Nuri Sahin territory. Young and talented.
Darren Smith
24 февраля, 2011 at 21:37
Cool, I’ll take a look mate…wow, I have a lot to look at!
MortyG
22 марта, 2011 at 00:17
Jonjo shelvey Becomes a World class Midfielder, and is good for 20 goales and 25 assist every season as a Centre midfielder:) Bought him for Liverpool at the age of 21.
Danny Wilson from Liverpool also gets great attributes, if ur looking for a good Centre back.
Darren Smith
22 марта, 2011 at 19:01
Thanks MortyG, I have both players down as full of potential too and may do a profile on them. Wilson is one of my favourite CB’s, very versatile!
Chris
31 января, 2012 at 18:40
He sounds like a great player and I think that the scouting report that the Arsenal man got for you is probably about right, don’t you think because that report is judged in comparison with Arsenal, so 3 and a half stars for one of the best clubs in the world isn’t bad is it? Good coice though! Have you considered Ganso from Santos? Young, attacking midfielder, quite pacy and a very good player. :)
Darren Smith
31 января, 2012 at 20:26
I actually think this kid develops beyond any of the Arsenal defenders, that is why I think he deserves a better rating. As for Ganso I have profiled him but not sure where it is as I’m on FM12 now.
Chris
31 января, 2012 at 21:58
wow, i’ll sign him on my one then! i noticed that because i’m going through all of your posts one by one and I saw it a few mins after! Another interesting player is Adam Lallana (Southampton) he’s a great player but the main reason i like him is he is really really creative and interesting to watch, he has style, and would probably work quite well as one of your wingers because he is quick as well! Keep up the good work!