Signing a successful free-transfer on Football Manager means so much more than just an extra name on your squad list. The minute that your cash-saving recruit nets his first goal he immediately becomes your new-found conversation point; a forever-lasting memory and most importantly a virtual best friend. Football Manager 2016 will once again present fans of the game with a whole new database of talented free-agents and if you choose to give them a home they could repay your faith with a string of gut-busting performances that make their former clubs regret letting them leave. This year's Bosman list is brimming with potential and offers a wide range of experience, positions and nationalities ready for you to throw a contract at. Last year's slightly disappointing selection made us all excited about the opportunity of signing El-Hadji Diouf or Victor Valdes (free of charge) but some of the names available on FM16 are genuinely world class.
15. Ron Vlaar
Age: 30 Position: Centre Back Nationality: Dutch Former Club: Aston Villa Market Value: £4.25m A well-known defender, Ron Vlaar is probably the best centre back that you can get on Football Manager 2016. He will be injured for the first three to four months due to his serious knee injury but he could be a great addition to a mid-range Premiership side or some top cover for some of Europes' elite. Vlaar made 79 appearances for Aston Villa but left the club on a free transfer at the end of the 2014-15 season. The player was hopeful of a move to Manchester United due his fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal being in charge but the move never materialised.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
