The Official Nordic Talent Collective FM20

[Hoarau]

 

Finally! It's been too long in the waiting, I've been trying to get this thread up and running for a while now. This year's FM like those before it is loaded with potential gems and bargains all plying their trade in the freezing conditions of the Nordic lands. Previous incarnations of this thread were deemed popular and I've seen numerous threads requesting its return, I'm looking at previous contributors like @Ronaldo Beckham and of course the king of the unknown @Welshace to uncover those we may not be too familiar with.

Par with the course, a slight disclaimer is needed. I, like many others, tend not to play all in FM game time in England or even at "larger" clubs so a lot of these players may very well not be up to your usual standards. But for some people these players can prove very valuable within our squads, also I've decided not to just limit it to those whos nationality is from one of the above nations but anyone playing their football in the leagues above as there are a number of quality African and South American players who really are worth a look.

Player Name : Patrick Berg
Position : MC
Age : 21
Club : Bodo/Glimt
Value : 425K

 

 

Player Name : Jonas Wind
Position : AMC/STK
Age : 20
Club : FC Kobenhavn
Value : 1.3m

 

 

Player Name : Onni Valakari
Position : M/AMRLC
Age : 19
Club : Tromso
Value : 575K

 

Player Name : Lasse Vigen
Position : MC
Age : 24
Club : Brondby
Value : 875K

Player Name : Evander
Position : AMC
Age : 21
Club : FC Midtjylland
Value : 3.2m

[Pavi]

Daramy at FC Kobenhavn is another good shoutout. You can pick him up for around € 1.5/2M at game start. On I save I did with Werder Bremen he was elected European Golden Boy in 2020/21.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Pavi

[Ronaldo Beckham]

Thanks for tagging me as I love me a Scandinavian talent, I am currently doing a save with Burton so I will see if I can get some bargains and post them in here.

[Welshace]

Some of my favourites are :

 

Nelsson: perfect starting CB for smaller teams and great for developing for bigger teams.. and can play all through the middle.. great utility man

 

 

Young cheap fullbacks are a premium this day and age in the game but Bjorkan fits the bill nicely.. can also do a job further up field down the left wing.

 

Tankovic: the ex Fulham man has improved massively and is a perfect creative forward, I like to play him as an f9 as those are at a premium in game, but can play play anywhere in the final third and do a wonderful job..  I think he's my favourite scandinavian bargain this year so far.

 

Adam Andersson: again, fullbacks are hard to find cheap, this guy can play both sides well, and apart from his physicals, he's top notch.

 

And just a few real youngsters to bring in to develop:

 

Big Max Normann is a huge 6'3 already as a 15 year old with impressive stats to go along with it, has some potential and will be a star or someone to develop and sell.

 

Faghir : tipped for big things irl as the next Ibra apparantly.. looks decent in game too ... pick him up now, but also keep an eye on him for the winter update, suspect he'll get a boost.

 

 

Ceide : also tipped for big things is this tricky winger / amc depending how you want to train him.. 

 

 

 

[Welshace]

Few more... can't resist.. the nordic leagues are a literal gold mine as always..

 

Love this guy... so talented, so cheap.. and a set piece specialist, which always makes me love them more.

 

 

Jacob .. 18 year old dmc who can play already in the second league of top countries i think

 

[Ronaldo Beckham]

I come across this player in my Burton save, he is currently on loan to St Pauli from Brighton so don't know if he counts as he is already at a decent club and would cost a fair bit but his name is Viktor Gyokeres, he is a striker and plays best as a Pressing Forward.

[macca72]

Posted this guy in the hidden gems. Planning on signing him as backup for my DLP(D) position. He's borderline 2 footed as well.

Edited February 8, 2020 by macca72

[Gross_Ballon]

I love Scandos even more then South Americans 

 

update Onni Valakari Cypriot First Division club Pafos transferred this window

[fidelitywars]

Most of the top talents in the region already mentioned but would also add:

Daleho Irandust - been rated for some time but still in Sweden with Hacken. Gifted playmaker, if a little lacking physically:

Alhassan Yusuf - well-rounded midfielder with potential for the top leagues:

Simon Olsson - classy deep-lying passer:

Nils Frohling - pacey, direct striker, maybe lacking a little creatively but looks worth developing:

Oscar Linnér - giant 'keeper; not the greatest with his feet but good at all the traditional skills:

Frederik Nielsen - another giant, this time a centre back in the Danish 2nd tier with good-playing skills:

[fidelitywars]

And a few from the next generation - seems that the Norwegians have a few following Odegaard and Haaland...

Odin Thiago Holm - seen as the next big thing in Norway IRL, could be set for a breakthrough season in Oslo:

Bryan Fiabema - will be at Chelsea come the winter update but for now, remains in Tromso and looks well worth developing:

Erik Tobias Sandberg - on loan for the first season but has the makings of a very good, well-rounded centre back:

Joshua Kitolano - raw but physically impressive brother of Wolves prospect John:

And a couple outside of Norway...

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - son of ex-Villa midfielder Joey Gudjonsson, seen as a big prospect in Sweden:

Mikkel Damsgaard - big favourite of mine both in FM and IRL but recently agreed an end-of-season switch to Sampdoria. Still, qualifies for now and is a wonderful, if slight, creative midfielder:

[karanhsingh]

@fidelitywars I can confirm that Alhassan Yusuf is amazing from my 2 seasons at IFK. Got Lyon bidding up to 5 million for him as well. 

[Welshace]

 Jens Petter Hauge - talented winger, can play both sides, wanted by big clubs.

 

 

Trondsen - never has the term utility man been more applicable .. been a decent pick up for a fair few games now.

 

Fred Winther - wanted by big teams at the start of the game, looks a decent prospect, never had him ingame though.

 

Boniface - injured at the start i believe, but worth keeping an eye on.. decent prospect

 

[Jogo Bonito]

@Welshace I took Victor Boniface to Hammarby, currently in my reserve side but is developing well and scores plenty at that level. Only a matter of time before he gets promoted to the main squad.

I don't have screen shots of all the players I signed there but can post the squads if people want to check them out? I think only four were taken from outside the Nordic region and I was particularly keen to hoover up as many of the Swedish youth internationals as possible. One of the four was a young Thai signed by my HOYD before I changed the settings, one was from Argentina and the other two were Jamaicans. My short list also probably has a few more that I am keeping an eye on, but plenty of good names shared by you guys n here.

[Ronaldo Beckham]

This is already my favorite thread, keep up the good work people.

[Welshace]

4 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said:

@Welshace I took Victor Boniface to Hammarby, currently in my reserve side but is developing well and scores plenty at that level. Only a matter of time before he gets promoted to the main squad.

I don't have screen shots of all the players I signed there but can post the squads if people want to check them out? I think only four were taken from outside the Nordic region and I was particularly keen to hoover up as many of the Swedish youth internationals as possible. One of the four was a young Thai signed by my HOYD before I changed the settings, one was from Argentina and the other two were Jamaicans. My short list also probably has a few more that I am keeping an eye on, but plenty of good names shared by you guys n here.

 

 

This guy? he looks amazing, never tried him as he never gets a wp but he's on a shortlist of a few players i need to try when i play for a team who could get him.

[Jogo Bonito]

6 minutes ago, Welshace said:

 

 

This guy? he looks amazing, never tried him as he never gets a wp but he's on a shortlist of a few players i need to try when i play for a team who could get him.

Looks interesting, my one was a midfielder called Theeraphong Buaklin. 

[Welshace]

Just now, Jogo Bonito said:

Looks interesting, my one was a midfielder called Theeraphong Buaklin. 

oh don't know that one, will have a look

[EnigMattic1]

1 minute ago, Welshace said:

oh don't know that one, will have a look

Starts on a free. Swedish dual nationality I believe.

[EnigMattic1]

20 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said:

@Welshace I took Victor Boniface to Hammarby, currently in my reserve side but is developing well and scores plenty at that level. Only a matter of time before he gets promoted to the main squad.

I don't have screen shots of all the players I signed there but can post the squads if people want to check them out? I think only four were taken from outside the Nordic region and I was particularly keen to hoover up as many of the Swedish youth internationals as possible. One of the four was a young Thai signed by my HOYD before I changed the settings, one was from Argentina and the other two were Jamaicans. My short list also probably has a few more that I am keeping an eye on, but plenty of good names shared by you guys n here.

I wouldn't mind having a look. I'm always trying to sign different players that I haven't worked with before.

[Jogo Bonito]

I tried to get mainly Swedish players as the league rules mean they will be more valuable than Danes, Norwegians etc.

This is my first team squad at Hammarby. Ojeda and Nicholson were the only ones not at the club or recruited by me from outside the region

My reserve squad (image from early in first season). Only Marshall was not already at the club or was recruited from outside the region

Jack Lahne has been the pick of the bunch

  

My Under 19 squad (image from early in first season)

Kalley is my favourite here, but Westerburg, Roback and Mawana are the other ones impressing me most. Ignore Petterssen, he is a newgen

 

[EnigMattic1]

10 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said:

I tried to get mainly Swedish players as the league rules mean they will be more valuable than Danes, Norwegians etc.

This is my first team squad at Hammarby. Ojeda and Nicholson were the only ones not at the club or recruited by me from outside the region

My reserve squad (image from early in first season). Only Marshall was not already at the club or was recruited from outside the region

Jack Lahne has been the pick of the bunch

  

My Under 19 squad (image from early in first season)

Kalley is my favourite here, but Westerburg, Roback and Mawana are the other ones impressing me most. Ignore Petterssen, he is a newgen

 

I like Damion Lowe. I have signed him for Inter Miami in the past. Always works well with whoever I pair him with.

One of my 'long term' goals for an FM save is to take a highly multi-cultural club and see if I can win the Champions League using players solely of that nationality. Although, I will also look at dual nationalities as well. I just feel that it would be a good challenge.

Edited February 9, 2020 by EnigMattic1

[Jogo Bonito]

11 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said:

I like Damion Lowe. I have signed him for Inter Miami in the past. Always works well with whoever I pair him with.

Yes, a very reliable player who performs well. It's been years since I managed in MLS but with a new club like Inter Miami did you still have all the restrictions on overseas players and have to use drafts, or could you recruit who you want at the start?

In the interests of this thread, I should also mention Kevin Harletun. A young Swedish striker released by Malmo who starts as a free agent. Was being tracked by Watford and Hull and is an absolutely risk-free early signing who could become a very good player.

Players currently on my shortlist in Sweden not listed in my above post are: Alexander Jallow (DRL), Rasmus Wikstrom (DC), Jordan Kadiri (ST), David Edvardsson (MC), Anton Saletros (MC), Rasmus Lindkvist (DL) and Kwame Kizito (ST).

Edited February 9, 2020 by Jogo Bonito

[EnigMattic1]

9 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said:

Yes, a very reliable player who performs well. It's been years since I managed in MLS but with a new club like Inter Miami did you still have all the restrictions on overseas players and have to use drafts, or could you recruit who you want at the start?

In the interests of this thread, I should also mention Kevin Harletun. A young Swedish striker released by Malmo who starts as a free agent. Was being tracked by Watford and Hull and is an absolutely risk-free early signing who could become a very good player.

I have actually been trying to get players from this thread at Miami. I will have a look for that striker.

Edited February 9, 2020 by EnigMattic1

[Jogo Bonito]

A few more names from my shortlist in Sweden were added to my post above. Others I have looked at or signed from the region are:

High: Mattias Svanberg, Nikolai Laursen, Lassi Lappalainen, Sigurd Rosted, Bryan Fiabema, Oliver Abildgaard, Jacob Sorensen, Lasse Vigen, Victor Nelsson, Victor Jensen, Jores Okore, Armin Gigovic, Mikkel Damsgaard, Ayo Simon Okosun, Sammy Skytte, Jacob Christensen, Mads Emil Madsen, John Björkengren

Medium: Onni Valakari, Jeppe Højbjerg, Mathias Kristensen, Victor Ekani, Kolbeinn Sigþórsson, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Bilal Hussein, Agnaldo, Mathias Ross, Darko Lemajic, Filip Valencic, Etzaz Hussain, Kristian Thorstvedt, Malte Amundsen, Håkon Evjen

Low: Mathias Fjørtoft Løvik (tremendous young and cheap prospect), Alfons Sampsted, Finnur Tomas Palmason, Emil Bohinen, Ricardo Morris, Markus Assarsson, Mathias Bringaker, Oliver Thychosen, Dani Hatakka, Daniel Thogersen, Matvei Igonen, Michael Ibiyomi, Julian Faye Lund, Jude Arthur, Victor Kristiansen, Noah Solskjaer, Peter Bjerke, Patrick Rakovsky, Edvard Tagseth, Simon Marklund, Leo Väisänen, Martin Kuittinen, Emmanuel Toku, Darius Lewis, Andreas Osteraas, Magnus Solum, Even Ostensen

Edited February 9, 2020 by Jogo Bonito

[nextqprmanager]

4 hours ago, Jogo Bonito said:

Yes, a very reliable player who performs well. It's been years since I managed in MLS but with a new club like Inter Miami did you still have all the restrictions on overseas players and have to use drafts, or could you recruit who you want at the start?

In the interests of this thread, I should also mention Kevin Harletun. A young Swedish striker released by Malmo who starts as a free agent. Was being tracked by Watford and Hull and is an absolutely risk-free early signing who could become a very good player.

Players currently on my shortlist in Sweden not listed in my above post are: Alexander Jallow (DRL), Rasmus Wikstrom (DC), Jordan Kadiri (ST), David Edvardsson (MC), Anton Saletros (MC), Rasmus Lindkvist (DL) and Kwame Kizito (ST).

Is Harletun Championship quality eg for my Promoted Bolton?, thx

[Jogo Bonito]

23 minutes ago, nextqprmanager said:

Is Harletun Championship quality eg for my Promoted Bolton?, thx

Season 2? You might find that to be too early for him at such a high level so I wouldn't pin your hopes on him. However if he is free, I would recommend picking him up and see how his development goes for you. His attributes suggest he will deliver in time.

[nextqprmanager]

57 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said:

Season 2? You might find that to be too early for him at such a high level so I wouldn't pin your hopes on him. However if he is free, I would recommend picking him up and see how his development goes for you. His attributes suggest he will deliver in time.

Thank you for quick reply. I tried to sign him but he locked in only 1 year ! - I don`t really want to be a stepping stone

[3rik]

I have had great success with Hammarby, going to Quarter Final in CL with mostly scandinavians, my best players were Victor Kristiansen, Mattias Jakobsen, Nils Fröling, Jeppe Höjbjerg, Isak Jansson, Isak Magnusson, Isac Harrysson. With the first two I have rejected bids for 30M Euros from Premier League. 

Some other good players from Sweden is: Anel Mujanic, Tim Prica, Dennis Collander, Isak Pettersson.

[fidelitywars]

21 minutes ago, 3rik said:

Some other good players from Sweden is: Dennis Collander

Found my defence was a bit leaky with him in the side...

[Fosse]

Mido is like a Wilko Yaya Toure and will do a job in the middle of the park for even mid table prem sides. Great dribbler at like 6'4/6'5

[fidelitywars]

16 hours ago, Fosse said:

Mido is like a Wilko Yaya Toure and will do a job in the middle of the park for even mid table prem sides. Great dribbler at like 6'4/6'5

Absolute great find, that but another to enjoy before the winter patch - he's signed for a Turkish club recently.

[Fosse]

1 hour ago, fidelitywars said:

Absolute great find, that but another to enjoy before the winter patch - he's signed for a Turkish club recently.

Shame, I could never get him to sign for Vålerenga because Kristiansund inexplicably became the best team in Norway 

[Welshace]

Have we posted this guy yet?

Might have random attributes, not sure..

 

Jorgen Strand Larsen

 

Jacob Sorensen

 

Birk Risa  (posted mainly because he can play everywhere but GK! and even then has respectable 4 for gk rating)

 

 

 

 

 

[BoGdy]

Also posted this guy on hidden gems thread.

He's a beast.

8.30 rating for me in 6 games with 2 assists and 3 man of the match.

If FM20 had better central play he would have like at least 5 or 6 assists.

[Jogo Bonito]

53 minutes ago, Welshace said:

Have we posted this guy yet? Might have random attributes, not sure..

Jorgen Strand Larsen

Jacob Sorensen

Birk Risa 

Yeah, I did put JSL in my medium list on Sunday. A decent prospect IRL and I think similarly rated in my games.

I recall at Bolton always being told to sign JS as I raided his club for several of their players. He looked decent but I wanted a 100% CB or DM/CM and didn't sign him.

I haven't come across BR in game or IRL.

[Hoarau]

Love Risa welsh!

Signed him to replace Meling at Rosenberg, such a soilder wherever hes asked to play! 

[nextqprmanager]

Anyone used Joonas Tamm ?, I need a BPD, but probably not. Ive seen him mentioned a few times, thanks.

[gpassosbh]

On 10/02/2020 at 16:49, Fosse said:

Mido is like a Wilko Yaya Toure and will do a job in the middle of the park for even mid table prem sides. Great dribbler at like 6'4/6'5

Who is Mido??

[Fosse]

52 minutes ago, gpassosbh said:

Who is Mido??

I'm at Leicester so not good enough for us but would be outstanding at lower top flight/second division levels

[DeltaS7719]

Love the scandinavian leagues  topic.Congratulations for Start this!!!

 Phillip Kolberg Slordahl (18 yo, CB 350-650K)

Niclas Pignatel Jensen (17yo 675K-1M, CB). 
In Dresden Linus Wahlqvist (rb , 3M )

Alexander Jallow is another good prospect to rb. 

In Norkoping, the keeper is solid (800K, 22yo). 
Sondre Rossbach (ODD, 500K-1,2).

i used all these players in Leeds, and Places in the title campaign in 1st season Developed into prem players. 
 

 

[Gross_Ballon]

On 12/02/2020 at 08:37, Fosse said:

I'm at Leicester so not good enough for us but would be outstanding at lower top flight/second division levels

does he have a full name cant find this lad any where and I have every player and league loaded 

[Welshace]

11 hours ago, Gross_Ballon said:

does he have a full name cant find this lad any where and I have every player and league loaded 

 

Full name Amadou Diop

[Welshace]

Was this guy always this good? or is he upgraded in the update?

 

[Ronaldo Beckham]

2 minutes ago, Welshace said:

Was this guy always this good? or is he upgraded in the update?

 

Cheers for the recommendation @Welshace I just signed him for Brentford for 500k.

I will let you know he does.

[Rubentus_Juventus]

On 21/02/2020 at 08:00, Welshace said:

Was this guy always this good? or is he upgraded in the update?

 

Been the same for a while

[fidelitywars]

Couple of post-update talents...

Edvard Tagseth - former Liverpool midfielder will need to work on his strength but otherwise looks very promising.

Tobias Gulliksen - biggest talent to emerge at Stromsgodset since Odegaard... 

[FinnScout]

Brilliant discussion! Do any of you have some players either in the Finnish league or of Finnish nationality to watch out for?

[dothestrand]

1 hour ago, FinnScout said:

Brilliant discussion! Do any of you have some players either in the Finnish league or of Finnish nationality to watch out for?

Onni Valakari has been mentioned most likely.

[Welshace]

2 hours ago, FinnScout said:

Brilliant discussion! Do any of you have some players either in the Finnish league or of Finnish nationality to watch out for?

Marcus Forss

Jere Uronen

Moshtagh Yaghoubi

Robert Taylor

Will Jaaskelainen

Aapo Halme

Fredrik Jensen

It's not a country rich with talent in the game tbh ... Petteri Forsell is my favourite Finnish player overall though, love the guy

 

[Ronaldo Beckham]

41 minutes ago, dothestrand said:

Onni Valakari has been mentioned most likely.

Yeah he done well for me in my Brentford save.