Player development - B Teams

[jmf1488]

I am managing Real Madrid. The b team plays in the second division. I would like to develop my players from the u19s to the B team then into the first team. I know from previous FMs that first team professional football is more beneficial to the development than playing youth football. Though youth football is more beneficial to players at a very young age. 

I suppose my question is this, does the game recognise the b team is playing at a professional standard or will it treat my players as still playing youth football?

The b team is set as an affiliate. Which would lead me to believe its treated as professional level but does anyone know for sure?

[phantombandit]

My understanding has always been that the better the quality of football the players play in the better their development. The reason why being on a youth team is better for young player is because those coaches will have higher working with younger players attributes. As far as if the B team is professional or not, see if it competes in the normal professional league, or if it has its own B team league.

[fc.cadoni]

Make sure that B team plays competitive matches and not just friendlies. And of course league reputation (aka more competitive matches) the better, but low playing rating has also an affect. Cautious approach I would say.

[Platinum]

A player should play at a level that is appropriate for their ability. So if they are good enough for B team football they should play there. If the B team is in a senior professional league then yh its a professional level.

Edited March 28, 2023 by Platinum

[el_manayer]

The second division in Spain is definitely professional. You should move players there once they are 18 or 19. However, I always have my best prospects in my first team, no matter the age, so that they train with my best coaches, and then I assigned them to play with the youth or the B team accordingly to their age and level. If a player is above B team level but he wouldn't get regular play in my first team yet, then I loan him out.

Edited March 28, 2023 by el_manayer