And because we're all about balance, here are the game's available left-backs. Again it's best to consider these as flat defensive full-backs as opposed to those who might bomb on past their wide men to cross balls into the box. Well, definitely in the case of the first pick...
7. Mikael Silvestre
Age: 35 Nation: France A veteran of both Arsenal and Manchester United, the Frenchman may have just signed for Indian side Dodsal, but that deal would have missed the Data Lock date for FM 13 transfers, and the player should still be available to sign in the full version of the game. One for the Championship teams or newly promoted Premier League teams looking for experience and versatility across the back line.
8. Asier Del Horno
Age: 31 Nation: Spain A forgotten man of the Chelsea revolution, the former Athletic Bilbao left-back was tough-tackling and pacey, and went on to play for Valencia and Levante after Chelsea, with his chances unfortunately limited thanks to injuries. Still, an experienced option to fill a squad hole definitely.
Other free left-backs: Sebastin Boesnich (25), Jeremy Berthod (28), Djimi Traore (32)