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Post by nonington on Jun 21, 2011 21:40:47 GMT
We've all seen them,players that arrive like a bonfire rocket and then their career goes the same way just as quick-back down to earth. My offering is Nathan Ellington. 94 goals in his first 220 odd games (yes most were in the lower divisions but thats how most English players make their names nowadays)and then the gradual slide back down into obscurity. And then the final shame of signing for Ipswich.  |
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jun 21, 2011 21:43:09 GMT
Cherno Samba
The bloke was one of the all time greats on CM00/01 (I think it was that version) but did sod all in real life
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Post by One-Two on Jun 21, 2011 21:47:00 GMT
Freddy Adu.
Must have absolute bucket loads of natural talent with the way he generally regarded as the next big thing; but hasn't really done anything, and just keeps being shipped out on loan now from Benfica.
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Post by PenkhullStokie on Jun 21, 2011 21:56:41 GMT
Freddy Adu. Must have absolute bucket loads of natural talent with the way he generally regarded as the next big thing; but hasn't really done anything, and just keeps being shipped out on loan now from Benfica. Perfect example. Was the best player in his age group aged 15/16. Had a trial at Man Utd etc Last I heard he played a few games for some Portuguese club. EDIT! In the Turkish 2nd division now, Chist! |
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Post by PenkhullStokie on Jun 21, 2011 21:58:10 GMT
Jeez, worse than I though.
2004–2006 D.C. United 87 (11)
2007 Real Salt Lake 11 (2)
2007– Benfica 11 (2)
2008–2009 → AS Monaco (loan) 9 (0)
2009 → Belenenses (loan) 3 (0)
2010 → Aris (loan) 9 (1)
2011 → Çaykur Rizespor (loan) 11 (4)
Was the youngest ever player to get a pro contract aged 14, and scored in the MLS aged 14 too!
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Post by Bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2011 22:03:09 GMT
Samba/Adu are he perfect examples of players hyped up because of Football Manager. Adu may be helped because in reality he's 30 now, so was coming into his prime back then!  Darren Anderton could have done better. He was a very good player and should have done more in the game that he did. |
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Post by One-Two on Jun 21, 2011 22:05:02 GMT
If Marco Verratti doesn't win the make it big, I'm including him! ;D FM 2010 God!
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jun 21, 2011 22:07:07 GMT
Maxim Tsigalko is another one
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Post by Bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2011 22:10:16 GMT
I haven't played on FM since the 06 one. Sergey Kisliy was a beast on that along with Adu.
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jun 21, 2011 22:14:12 GMT
What's Celso Borges up to these days?
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Post by Bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2011 22:16:34 GMT
23 in 53 for Fredrikstad according to Wiki. Not bad.
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jun 21, 2011 22:18:04 GMT
He's on the rise then
I'd be a toss manager in real life. Scouting network would be solely FM ;D
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Post by Sonko's Head on Jun 21, 2011 22:20:09 GMT
Danny Cadamartri (sp?), Francis Jeffers, John Oster, Simo, Nicky Weaver, Stephen Hughes, John Halls
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jun 21, 2011 22:20:53 GMT
Richard Wright anyone?
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Post by Bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2011 22:22:33 GMT
It says he's a central midfielder, that record is outstanding for a central midfielder even in the Norwegian league. I'm presuming Kisliy is dead or just not in football any more!  |
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Post by Sonko's Head on Jun 21, 2011 22:27:15 GMT
Good un that! Pablo Counago & Finidi George (during his Ipswich stint) |
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Post by Bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2011 22:28:44 GMT
On the 'keeper front-Chris Kirkland. Brilliant 'keeper for a game a season.
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Post by nonington on Jun 21, 2011 22:36:28 GMT
Wasn't Ritchie Humphries the next big thing for a while?
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Post by Donkey on Jun 21, 2011 22:43:28 GMT
Ronaldinho
He is already considered one of the greatest players ever and won the WPOTY award a couple of times. But with a bit more longevity he could of left Pele and Maradona in his shadow easily. He had a few years at the top (05-07) where no one could touch him and his incredible skills were worthy of the trophies he and Barcelona got. But these skills meant he had won everything from domestic cups right up to the World Cup. It is evident that this made Ronnie think he didn't need to do anything anymore so his game dropped and he put on a bit of weight, probably due to some partying. He moved to Milan where he started to show his brilliance again, but his best has surpassed him by then and he was a shadow of his former self.
I can't help but think if he'd put the same amount of effort into his game from 07 onwards than he did from 05-07 he would of been the[/b] best player of all time.
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Post by One-Two on Jun 21, 2011 22:44:41 GMT
John Halls is a top call Donks!
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