10 times Football Manager predicted the future

Modified Jun 14, 2017 09:47 GMT

Football Manager 2017 was released on November 4, 2016

#7 The Bald Magician

GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 24: Arjen Robben of PSV warms up before the Dutch First Division league match between FC Groningen and PSV Eindhoven at The Oosterpark Stadium on 25 January, 2004 in Groningen, Netherlands. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) — Arjen Robben came a long way from PSV

We all can agree that Arjen Robben is one of the best wingers in world football. The Dutch wizard has been tormenting Europe’s top defences all his career, but little did anyone know that a young, non-bald Robben would play at the highest level. Except for the Football Manager team.

Robben was 16 and was playing at his boyhood club Groningen when FM developers spotted him and gave him a rating of 19, almost same as the Brazilian legend Ronaldinho.

Premier League scouts noticed his rise in potential in the game. Manchester United and Chelsea approached him during his time at PSV Eindhoven, and Robben chose the latter one. And I guess we all know how that turned out.

Edited by Staff Editor