Football Manager 2022: 10 Strikers You Must Sign

10. Giacomo Raspadori

Club: Sassuolo

Nationality: Italian

Price: £21 million

With 0 international appearances to his name, Giacomo Raspadori was a hugely surprising inclusion in Roberto Mancini's Italy squad at Euro 2020. Havin bagged 6 Serie A goals for Sassuolo that season, Mancini saw massive potential in Raspadori - and the player would bag himself a European Championships winners medal as Italy toppled England to win that tournament.

Still only 21 when FM22 starts, Raspadori ticks so many of the right boxes for what you'd look for in a forward player.

Take a look at 15s across the board for finishing, first touch, acceleration, balance and natural fitness, mixed with 16s for off the ball movement and agility, and you can see that this is someone who's a natural, quick, intelligent goalscorer.

Best used in an advanced forward role, Raspadori is also a perfectly suitable option to play off either flank or be utilised in a central attacking midfield spot. Such versatility combined with his starting ability and young age does mean that the Italian will set you back around £21 million, but that's great value for a long-term investment who can help you dominate for a solid decade or more.

Authored by Andrew Pollard

Senior Writer

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Posted On: 16th Jan 2022

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