Football Manager 2019: 10 best free agents to feature in the game

Football Manager hit the stores on 2 November 2018 for Windows and MacOS. The game is unlike any other regular football simulation for it allows the player to directly step into the shoes of the manager and guide their team to glory with unrivalled tactical prowess.

Managing teams in the lower leagues or teams that are tight on a budget is a real challenge in FM19 as one needs to work harder to build a competitive team due to budget limitations. However, one could still sign a couple of good players during the first season without spending a cent as these free agents are not bound by contract to any club in the game.

Moreover, securing the services of these players could give you that added advantage to stay more competitive in the league.

Let us not wait any longer and look closer at the ten best free agents available in Football Manager 2019.

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#10 Didier Ndong

Ndong is a very good addition to any team in FM19

Didier Ndong is a 24-year-old central midfielder from Gabon who has played a decent number of games in Europe’s top leagues. Ndong’s time in the Premier League and Ligue 1 saw him score 3 goals along with setting up three others.

Being only 24 years old, Ndong is a very good addition to any team in Football Manager 2019.

#9 Robert Huth

Robert Huth is a 34-year-old German defender who currently finds himself without a club for the 2018/19 season. Huth has previously plied his trade Leicester City and Chelsea, securing multiple Premier League titles in the process. The German’s experience and good stats for defending make him an excellent choice for clubs looking to secure a solid a defender for free.

#8 Jan Kirchhoff

Jan Kirchhoff is a 27-year-old defensive footballer who has previously plied his trade for the likes of Bayern Munich, FSV Mainz 05 and Bolton Wanderers.

Kirchhoff is a free agent in FM19, and he could turn out to be a valuable purchase for teams looking to break into the ranks of top-flight football for he has at least three good years under his belt.

#7 Ederson

Ederson is a 32-year-old attacking midfielder from Brazil who is available as a free agent after playing for Flamingo for the last three years. Previously, Ederson has played for the likes of Lazio, Lyon and OGC Nice, showcasing his natural goal-scoring instinct.

#6 Mathieu Flamini

Flamini is an effective defensive midfielder

Mathieu Flamini is a 34-year-old French midfielder who finds himself without a club for the 2018/19 season. In the past, the Frenchman has plied his trade of AC Milan and Arsenal, which showcases his big match experience.

In FM19, the player could be utilised a deep defensive playmaker to help the sides set up attacks from the heart of the midfield.

#5 Michael Essien

After playing for the likes for Chelsea and Real Madrid in the past, Michael Essien is currently available as a free agent in Football Manager 2019. The player from Ghana has featured in over 500 professional football matches and is one of the best defensive midfielders who doesn’t cost a cent in FM19.

#4 Obafemi Martins

Obafemi Martins is yet another player with Premier League experience who is available as a free agent on FM19. The 34-year-old Nigerian centre-forward has over 150 goals to his name during his long career, which testifies his natural goal-scoring ability.

The player is a great purchase for second division teams that need a solid striker but are on a tight budget.

#3 Guiseppe Rossi

Rossi is deadly in front of the goal

Signing Guiseppe Rossi is a huge plus for any team as the Italian striker is only 31 years old. Rossi has at least another two years under his belt and could well be used as a super-sub as he is very good in front of the goal. The Italian has scored over 100 goals in over 300 games in his career so far.

#2 Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov is 37 years old and is no longer the lethal striker that he once was. However, the Bulgarian is still a very effective buy in the first season for all the teams that need to bolster their attack to break into the ranks of top-flight football.

#1 Samir Nasri

Samir Nasri is easily the best free agent available on the game. The 31-year-old French midfielder is a wonderful buy for any first division side that is short on funds to purchase an attacking midfielder.

Nasri is not only good providing great passes but is also very effective in putting the ball into the back of the net. Mid-table sides signing Nasri in the first season could help them challenge their rivals for a Europa League spot.

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