Alright so this page will all be about the current squad (as of 1st January 2025)
Would just like to say that my problems with the squad come in the form of a pesky ‘Home Grown’ rule that the Swedish league has in force, whereby you need to field at least 9 players who have trained for 3 years in Sweden before their 21st birthday. Unfortunately the rule still applies if you get Swedish citizenship (like some of my players have..) which is a little frustrating to say the least!
This is why I try and bring in as many youngsters below the age of 17 as I can, so they can eventually apply for the rule when they have been at the club for a certain amount of time. That said, I do also try and find players in the market who are good enough ‘Home Grown’ players that could play in the side. None to date yet though, most of them are really old and the ones that aren’t don’t make the cut :(
Anyway, here are the current players…
Goalkeepers
Francisco Bertolotti
Francisco is my number 1 goalkeeper at the club. Managed to grab him for £3.4M from Hajduk back in 2021 and has been in top form throughout his Varberg BOIS career. One of the reasons that the club is where it is today thanks to his brilliant shot stopping capabilities. Wondering why he hasn’t had a cap for his country yet..?
Kevin Angleborn
Kevin is my second fiddle keeper. A great servant nonetheless and will do a job when necessary, much like he did with his MOM performance against Fiorentina in the Europa League final. Might need replacing for a younger keeper in the future as he is disappointed about the lack of first team experience he is getting.
Full Backs
Viktor Selmer
Originally from Finland, switched his nationality so he could play for Sweden. Plays most of the games at left back and he isnt half bad to be fair. Joined from Finnish club Jaro for a free back in 2017 and still going strong at the age of 30.
Andre Scherer
My best fullback at the club, predominantly playing on the right hand side. Signed for a mere 250k from Viborg back in 2020, its a little strange that he has yet to play for Denmark. Still, he becomes a Swedish citizen in 50 days so we’ll see if he makes the switch because he is more than good enough.
Filip Stenström
Signed for 650k a few years ago, Filip has been a rotational fullback in my squad. The only reason I got him was due to the fact I needed ‘Home Grown’ players to fill out my squad. Still, has been quite solid for us when he plays and scored a magical goal (my entry for this months ‘Goal of the Month’).
Niklas Andersén
Again, signed due to the ‘Home Grown’ rule. Niklas was introduced last season on a free from Holland. He is getting more games than Filip at the moment though, beating Viktor Selmer to a starting spot.
Center Backs
Chris Smalling
Signed as a backup due to Luciano getting injured for 3 months. Surprisingly quite a solid choice due to his experience, and has played for us frequently in Europe scoring a couple of goals. He is getting on a little now at 35 though, and his pace has gone to potty. Will most likely be leaving us at the end of this season.
Erwin Theissen
Hardly gets any games now for the first team. Been at the club since 2017 due to being released by Liverpool, he flourished as a kid and had a regular spot in our first team a few years ago. Now though he is a bench warmer, due to the fact that he is another ‘Home Grown’ player..
Kemal Uysal
Bought Kemal for 300k from Lyngby when he was 17 and he looked a brilliant prospect. He is a regular starter in our side, although for me isn’t as solid as his stats may suggest due to his poor mental attributes. Still, been a great servant and has switched his nationality from his native Turkey when he got his Swedish citizenship. Also qualifies for the ‘Home Grown’ rule which is a great bonus for us :)
Luciano
Brazilian wonder-kid signed from Corinthians at age 17 for 6.6mil. Hasn’t improved as much as I would have liked in all fairness, but that is probably my own fault as the training facilities aren’t the best, and neither are the staff. Still, gets his ‘Home Grown’ status in June which is great and is ever present at the back.
Janne Puronaho
The 30 year old, originally from Finland, came to the club back in 2015 when we were in the 2nd tier of Swedish football. Ever present at the back in the early days, has regained his form and is playing the odd game. A club icon, and current captain of the side, he gained his Swedish citizenship and is a starter for the national side.
Center Midfielders
William Olsson
Picked him up for a cool 2.8mil from West Ham. A decent recruit, he is a rotational player in the current side. Very happy with the signing as he is also ‘Home Grown’. Much better than the older, less able backups that we have at the club.
William Öhman
This lad was introduced at the start of the 2022 season for 450K. Has played numerous games for us and is still present in league fixtures. Again, signed for his ‘Home Grown’ status, he has played a couple of times for Sweden which is great to see.
Kasper Storgaard
Absolutely lightning in the center of midfield, Kasper has become a regular starter in Europe when I play a defensive midfielder. I obtained his services for a mere 400k back in 2021 and has been a present figure in my side ever since. Very good all round player too, but still hasnt played for Denmark..
Samir Johansson
This youngster was obtained by me from Swedish side Elfsborg back in 2021 for 200k. Hasn’t played many games for us and I might left him go out on loan for some first team football as he looks to be quite a decent footballer. Didn’t flourish as much as I thought he might have done.
Sandro
Getting on a little now unfortunately, was obtained on a free a couple of seasons ago and helped us to cement our place in Europe. Still, he is used as a back-up now and again where midfielders are injured. Will probably end up retiring at the end of the season.
Bruno
This Brazilian was also obtained on a free, he came at the start of last season and has been an excellent addition to our squad. Unfortunately, there are numerous clubs who want him and he has stated his desire to leave. Still, he has been brilliant and was vital to our success in the Champions League this season. Might make a healthy profit :)
Sigbjørn Ravlo
Norwegian midfielder who has been an ever present figure in the side since his 40k switch from Brann back in 2018. Great midfielder, a favourite of mine, and fans alike he has wrapped up more than 130 apps for us alone which is great to see. He is a rotational player now that Bruno was added into the squad but as he may leave, he will become a more notable player.
Wingers
Sebastian Svensson
Might starting right winger, he has electrifying pace down that flank and can score/create goals like it has gone out of fashion. Got him for 190k from Malmo a couple of seasons ago and has wormed his way into the starting 11. Already has 82 apps and 40 goals for the club which is a great return on investment.
Brian Gaarde
Been at the club for a couple of seasons from the tender age of 15. Looked a hot prospect and his 1.2mil price tag justified that. Now 17, he has been a rotational player in my side. Just hope that he put his head down and trains well as I would love to see him on the left flank in the future.
Ronaldo
Another Brazilian, Ronaldo was signed for 90k from Fluminense a few seasons ago. My first choice left winger, he has been one of the best players to grace the club with loads of goals and assists in 88 appearances for us. Just signed a new contract so with any luck, i will keep prying eyes away from signing him.
Strikers
Bastos
Signed this lad at the start of last season and what a brilliant capture that was. Had just lost Beto to Gremio and needed to find a replacement. 6mil later, we found him tucked away in Fluminense. A return of 26 goals in as many games with 10 assists to boot. Cant say fairer than that can you?! Can fill in on the right wing if we are short too.
Milan Djuric
Signed on a free last season, and has put in a shift when needs be. At 34, he is getting on a little but the talent is still there. A backup to the main strikers, will most likely retire within 2 years but a great professional that helps around the club, which is a bonus.
Luka Mijaljevic
Again, came in on a free with Djuric last summer. Only signed him as we needed ‘Home Grown’ backup. Is moaning at the moment about not getting a place in the first team. No big loss if he goes though.
Mikael Furuholm
Was once my star striker. Signed for 375k back in 2018, he used to wrack up the goals alongside Bassey and Kuparinen. Although not starting as many as he would like this season, he has been a club icon with 112 goals in 113 appearances, winning Swedish premier league player of the season back in 2020 and 2022.
Adam Lecomte
Save the best till last I think. Got this lad for a gut-wrenching 14.5mil from French giants OM, but has been well worth the money. Thing is, i needed to sign a wonder-kid to become a ‘Home Grown’ player in the future so I thought I would go all out and signed the best around. The Frenchman hasn’t disappointed in the couple of seasons he has been here with 45 goals in 43 appearances shows his undoubted talent. Bit worried about his future at the club though, Chelsea and Newcastle are looking to gun in with £30million bids to sign him. No doubt that my chairman will accept the extortionate amount of money.
Future Transfers
Adriano
Signed for 2million a season ago, he doesn’t come until the summer. Still, he looks like a really bright prospect. Just hope that Botafogo can develop him further so I get a nicely rounded center midfielder to work with :).
Go to the next page to find out more about the current standing of the club…
Johnny Karp
2 мая, 2011 at 15:12
Excellent post Jake, it is long but I loved reading it. This is one of my favourite stories from the forum and I am proud to have it on the main site now. Now give us that bloody Champions League! :)
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:11
Thanks Johnny :)
I’ll be fighting to the bitter end don’t worry!
CsAtlantis
2 мая, 2011 at 15:45
Feels like I’ve read this before, but you seem to have done a good summary, will be good to keep track of your progress in the Champions League from here, only goal to reach now is success in Europe! :D
Good luck Jake, Liverpool will be a good challenge for your team
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:12
Haha.. You might just have mate ;)
They are a really good side with some amazing regen’s. It will be tough, but you never know what we are capable of..
Timmy
2 мая, 2011 at 15:58
Wow,you are really great,never see your story(sorry)
like your writting style,clean and neat
and just want to ask,how can you be stay on one club more than 10 years?(i can’t stay on the same club more than 5 years)
goodluck on your Varbergs and Uruguay
:)
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:14
Cheers Timmy, always great to get some new support! :)
Well, my heart has been at this club since day one so my desire to do well is there. Don’t want to give it up until they are the best club in the world :)
Laxeyman
2 мая, 2011 at 17:09
Great to see you posting on the main site Jake, your story in the forums was great and I’m sure it’ll be even better now. I didn’t know you’d won the Europa League, so congratulations on that :) Looking forward to seeing how you get on the Champions League, good luck!
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:16
Hey Laxey! Long time since I have seen you :)
Yeah, i know you were away for a while but you missed quite alot on all the stories. Luckily we had a bit of success since you went.
Thanks mate, ill try and do us proud.
Stromson
2 мая, 2011 at 17:11
Woot, onto the main site! I’m familiar with the progress, but that was a great summary of your success (I really like the «before» and «after» shots)! Can’t wait to see where you take the team from here, and I’m looking forward to some Champion’s League glory!
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:27
Hey Jon :).
Haha yeah, I know you are.. Hope it is in the next few years. Fingers crossed! :D
Darren Smith
2 мая, 2011 at 18:00
Welcome to the team Jake, great to have you on board. A very nice introduction that will get everyone up t speed too. You have a promising squad and amazing history since taking over. You’ve transformed the club in style. The home grown players rule seems to have held you back a little, but with time the Champions League will be yours! ;)
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 19:43
Thanks for the support Darren, much appreciated :).
I would put it more down to my players than myself, they have been brilliant. Especially with this Home Grown rule..
Just need to keep improving those facilities.. The Champions league is next! ;)
Sayam Khan
2 мая, 2011 at 20:37
Hi Jake, You have done an outstanding job with this team. It’s pretty cool your grandfather designed the stadium for this team. It’s amazing how much patience you had with your team. By the way, what year are you in?
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 20:49
Thanks Sayam :)
At the moment the date is: 1st January 2025!
daniel
2 мая, 2011 at 21:11
Congrats on making it to the main site Jake and although i didnt read it the post to every little detail i extensively read through every page :) and from what I can see its a very good story and i cant wait to read your future posts. You have also managed something i havent done since fm 2007 which is make it to 2025
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 22:25
Thanks Dan!
Well done for getting through most of it mate, I wouldnt have bothered myself ;)
Haha, its been a long, hard slog but I am finally through most of it. Might be somewhere around 2040 before I get to win the Champions League..
daniel
3 мая, 2011 at 00:30
haha dont worry i predict 2028 then you will win it but what wull you do after that will you carry on or make a new save
Excessive
3 мая, 2011 at 01:11
Probably going to be closer to 2040 I think ;).
Haha, well I’ll be trying to win the world cup with Sweden..
Have to also:
— Get over 19 league titles
— Get over 15 league cups
— Max out facilities at the club
— Leave the club in a state of European dominance.
We are quite a way off all of that yet so there are still atleast 10 seasons in it yet!
JamesBush
2 мая, 2011 at 21:21
Forget making it to the main site, that stadium name is a mouthful!
Jokes Jake, well done and Congratulations :)
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 22:26
Haha, I know mate! SI are so inventive with their stadium names.. ;)
Thanks James, i’m glad you enjoyed it!
Billy
2 мая, 2011 at 22:33
Great to see you move from the forum to here
Good Luck with it
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 22:41
Cheers Billy :D
Ana Garcia
2 мая, 2011 at 22:36
Welcome to the team Jake!
One of my favourite stories so I know whats going on!! :)
I look forward to see if you can win the champions league, it will be fantastic if (or when! ;)) you do!!
Good luck!!
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 22:43
Thanks Ana :)
Haha i know that you have been following, thanks for your support!
Will try and win that Champions League trophy sooner rather than later.. Might be the later, though. We just don’t have the quality at the moment.
Alex
3 мая, 2011 at 00:09
Welcome to the main site, I’ve seen your forum story, it was very popular :D
You have brought this squad a long way, last year you even had European success, time for Champions League glory :). If your games against Barcelona were a knockout round, you would’ve won!
Excessive
3 мая, 2011 at 01:15
Hey Alex, was nice to see you following the forum post. Thanks for your support :)
If only mate! Will be a few seasons yet, but we will get there in the end :D
Kevin
3 мая, 2011 at 00:13
Hi Jake
Welcome to the main page and it’s look like you have a great career going here :)
Excessive
3 мая, 2011 at 01:18
Cheers Kev, I hope it’s decent enough for everyone to enjoy it! :)
hils
3 мая, 2011 at 18:46
Hi Jake,great post there!!!!!!!! You have got a good career going for you!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
Excessive
3 мая, 2011 at 19:38
Thanks Hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BrainKiller
4 мая, 2011 at 09:44
Congrats on getting to the main site! Enjoyed reading your post, and CL glory is coming soon! I can smell it!
Excessive
4 мая, 2011 at 11:16
Cheers BK, I hope so too :D!