Hi everyone!!
I have decided to post a run through of my squad before posting the conclusion to my season to let people see how they have developed and to give you some information on each of them.
Their stats go into my new season but it dosnt give too much away and I was too lazy to go back and edit them all! :)
I will post a pic of the player his stats and his career up to a handful of games into my new season which is 2025/26.
I will post the conclusion to my previous season 2024/25 when I get a chance. So lets see my players! :-
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Goalkeepers
Sergio Romero, 38 Years Old
Argentina — 18 Caps
Gauchino, 26 Years Old
Brazil — 13 Caps
Defenders (Centre Back)
Berk Celik, 24 Years Old
Turkish — 13 Caps 0 Goals
Marcao, 19 Years Old
Brazil — 4 Caps 0 Goals
Juan Pablo Mazza, 23 Years Old
Argentina — 29 Caps 1 Goal
Defenders (Full/Wing Backs)
Gorka Velasco (Left Back or Centre Back), 33 Years Old
Spain — 22 Youth Caps 2 Youth Goals
Antonio Lopez Santos (Right Back), 29 Years Old
Spain — 8 Caps 0 Goals
Aitor Azparren (Left Back), 27 Years Old
Spain — 23 Caps 0 Goals
Juan Manuel Aizpurua (Left Back/Emergency Right Back), 27 Years Old
Spain — 32 Youth Caps 4 Youth Goals
Midfield
Flavio (Defensive), 31 Years Old
Brazil — 26 Caps 1 Goal
Luis Lopez Fernandez (Complete), 31 Years Old
Spain — 73 Caps 21 Goals
Unai Atutxa (Defensive), 26 Years Old
Spain — 44 Caps 6 Goals
Mikel Arizabalaga (Complete), 23 Years Old
Spain — 2 Caps 0 Goals
Peter Lowe (Attacking), 31 Years Old
England — 45 Caps 10 Goals
Luc Castaingos (Attacking Of Course!!), 33 Years Old
Holland — 50 Caps 25 Goals
Sergey Zhandanovich (Attacking), 24 Years Old
Belarus — 20 Caps 16 Goals
Forwards
Vandinho (Tall Striker), 30 Years Old
Brazil — 17 Caps 18 Goals
Julio Cesar (Small But Quick), 27 Years Old
Brazil — 23 Caps 7 Goals
David, 31 Years Old
Spain — 79 Caps 89 Goals
The Manager
Adriana (Ana!) Garcia
Career Honours (Just Before My Final Update Of The Season!)-
5 La Liga Titles
1 Champions League
2 Spanish Cups
5 Spanish Super Cups
1 Liga BBVA Title
So thats me and my current squad!! I left out a few fringe/under used players but thats the core of my team. Hopefully it will give you some information on them. I will add the final part of my season when I get a chance and once again thanks for reading!!
Kevin Mayo
11 сентября, 2010 at 00:43
Hi Ana
Well, you have an absolutely fantastic squad with Luc Castaingos and David standing out for me. Peter Lowe is not bad either as the only Englishman in the team. I can see why you have done so well. Great stuff.
Nice photo too!
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 10:28
Yeah Peter Lowe is half English half Indian thats why he has an Asian look about him.
David is amazing probably too good for Spain he has 89 goals in 79 games…..
Castaignos has been amazing even now at the tail end he still puts in good displays, but struggles to complete 90 minutes.
Thanks! Cant remember where it was taken but only one of a few I have left on my PC!
hils
11 сентября, 2010 at 08:23
Great squad Ana. The players that stand out for me are David and Unai Ututxa!
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 10:32
Thanks!
Yeah David is easily the star man, but cash strapped Valencia just couldnt keep him. Like I said he is probably too good but he works so well with Julio Cesar.
Atuxta is the last of a real generation of star acadamy players, my acadamy has dipped a bit and we do not produce the players we used too. But he is probably the best we have, a future captain I think!
:)
Johnny Karp
11 сентября, 2010 at 09:56
Hi Ana, that’s a great squad you have there. Castaingos is an absolute legend for your club, I can’t remember seeing such a career in any version of the Football Manager game. About their manager, I can’t really picture how do the players react to harsh team talks from such a kind-looking manager :)
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 10:37
Thanks!
Yeah and a bargain price too, easily my best transfer in any game. The postion just suits him perfectly and he is a joy too watch!
Off Topic — But I cant believe I payed so much for Zhandanovich!! Must have been a panic buy!!
Thanks! I dont use harsh team talks very often if at all, I prefer to encourage my players but thanks for your kind words!!!
Sears
11 сентября, 2010 at 12:28
Hi Ana,
that’s a wonderful squad you have, you don’t seem to pay an awful a lot of money for players, apart from Zhandanovich! I guess he needs more time to adapt to Spanish football, eventhough he had a respectable campaign in 2024-25. Your so far into the future :-D David is just….. phenomenal. What a player and what a bargain for just 10million pounds! 89 goals for Spain in just 79 games is remarkable. Lovely photo too :-)
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 20:09
Hello! :)
Agreed my policy is usually not too spend too much but Zhandanovich I went a little mad I think! He has lots of injury problems, but the bits I have seen him I believe he will be a great player for my club.
Yeah! David is brilliant but I got him cheap due to Valencia having cash troubles so was really happy with him! Remarkable if not a little too far fetched I dont think that would ever be possible in real life.
Spain (Now managed by Guardiola!) play one up front David so probably the reason he scores so many!!
Laxeyman
11 сентября, 2010 at 13:14
That’s a great squad you have Ana, David looks like an incredible player, his goalscoring record is brilliant! Castaignos is a legend for you and a great buy, well done. Good luck for the rest of the season!
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 20:11
Thanks!
Yeah Castaignos was the best find I have ever had, truth be told I bought him in another game when I was at Roma and he did well then!
I hope he stays for a few more seasons but I hope also Zhandanovich can replace him, a tall order!
Darren Smith
11 сентября, 2010 at 13:42
Hey Ana, you have developed an amazing side over such a long career. David is by far my favourite and looks amazing. Don’t let that pic get to the paps lol!!
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 20:15
Thanks! :)
Yeah David is amazing however my favourite players beside David and Castaignos are both Velasco and Lopez Fernandez.
Velasco was 16 when I joined and as you can see has played 499 league games for me and is my vice captain.
Fernandez plays almost every minute of every game and is a real star in my team. He is very consistant and almost never gets injured so I really like him too!
Ha! Yeah better make sure I dont get famous! :D
Lye
11 сентября, 2010 at 17:02
Hi Ana, it’s amazing that you assembled such a talented squad in these years and not surprise that you conquered La Liga for so many seasons. Good job.
Ana Garcia
11 сентября, 2010 at 20:19
Thanks Lye,
My scouts help me find some of the more obscure players, especially in South America but being the Brazil manager helps me find some promising young players.
I also have a great assistant manager who seems to judge players very well so its a nice team effort!
Sayam Khan
14 сентября, 2010 at 13:56
Hey Ana,
Brillian squad there! David ofcourse is my favourite.
And don’t worry, Zhandanovic will be your new Castaignos!
Ana Garcia
14 сентября, 2010 at 19:56
Hello!! :)
Thanks David seems to be alot of people’s favourite!!
I hope so for the money I paid, just needs more time I think!
Andries
20 сентября, 2010 at 17:03
Hey Ana,
thanks for your update, great post! It gives more depth to your stories, seeing the faces and especially the attributes of the players.
ps. (It’s totally off-topic and totally uncalled for but) i think Ana is HOT!! :)
gr Andries
Ana Garcia
20 сентября, 2010 at 21:28
Hi :)
Was planning on doing this post for a while, better to see my players than just the names!
Oh, and thanks!
:D