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FM25 is just around the corner, meaning FM24 has been out for a year already—and a year is forever in the world of football. Which players’ real-life performances have underperformed compared to their Football Manager counterparts and demand a downgrade? Here’s a look at some players who we think deserve a reduction in Football Manager 25.
🇩🇪 Leroy Sané
FC Bayern | M RL, AM RLC | Inverted Winger
Sané’s recent performances have not consistently met expectations, with his impact on games being less influential. A slight downgrade in CA would better reflect his current form for Bayern.
CA: 169 → Suggested: 160-165
🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray | ST | Advanced Forward
Osimhen’s goal-scoring form and his overall play hasn’t reached the levels of 22/23. A CA decrease would align with his recent transfer to Galatasaray.
CA: 169 → Suggested: 160-165
🇪🇸 Héctor BellerÃn
Real Betis | D/WB R | Wing-Back
BellerÃn’s defensive frailties and lack of consistency in attack have made him less impactful. His CA should be adjusted to reflect his struggles at Real Betis.
CA: 141 → Suggested: 130-135
🇵🇹 Renato Sanches
Benfica | DM, M/AM C | Mezzala
Sanches has failed to rediscover his best form since leaving Benfica, with injuries and inconsistency hampering his performances. A CA downgrade would reflect this decline.
CA: 140 → Suggested: 130-135
🇨🇮 Nicolas Pépé
Villarreal | AM RL | Inverted Winger
Pépé’s performances have not lived up to the standards expected of him, and he’s struggled for regular game time. A lower CA would better match his recent form at Villarreal.
CA: 135 → Suggested: 125-130
🇧🇪 Divock Origi
AC Milan | ST | Deep-Lying Forward
Origi has found it difficult to make a significant impact at Milan, with limited playing time and inconsistency. A reduction in CA would reflect his current status at the club.
CA: 137 → Suggested: 125-130
🇪🇸 Raúl De Tomás
Vallecano | ST | Trequartista
De Tomás has struggled to maintain the level of performance expected of a top striker. His recent form warrants a decrease in his CA.
CA: 136 → Suggested: 125-130
🇵🇹 Domingos Duarte
Getafe | D C | Central Defender
Duarte’s defensive performances have been shaky, and he has not met the standards from his Granada time. A significant CA downgrade would better reflect his recent displays.
CA: 138 → Suggested: 120-125
🇬🇳 Naby Keïta
SV Werder | DM, M/AM C | Advanced Playmaker
Keïta’s time at Werder has been marred by injuries and off-field issues, including a suspension for bad behavior. His inconsistency and disciplinary problems justify a significant decrease in CA to reflect his declining influence and professionalism.
CA: 136 → Suggested: 120-125
🇵🇹 Rochinha
Famalicão | AM RLC | Inverted Winger
Rochinha’s performances have been underwhelming, and his impact in games has diminished, failing to recreate his Vitória’s performances. A drop in CA would better represent his current role at Famalicão.
CA: 131 → Suggested: 115-120
- Date Created
- 04 Oct 2024 13:15:24
- Date Updated
- 04 Oct 2024 13:15:42
- Last Comment
- 07 Oct 2024 19:00:06
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Latrell yard man
All very harsh.
Footygamer
@Latrell yard man who do you think will get a downgrade? Someone has to given all the players that will get upgrades!
Latrell yard man
Very hard i would hate the task of deciding this i have a lot of empathy for people even the word downgrade does not sit right with me, i always think form is temporary and most players have age on there side where they can still reach that level given the right circumstances and environment.