Football Manager 2014: 11 Wonderkids You Must Watch Out For

1. Neilton - Santos

Santos FcNationality: Brazilian Position: ST/AML/AMR The New: Neymar Being saddled by the label of "the new Neymar" is hardly fair if the reason it's being bandied about is because you look like the player. The resemblance between young Santos star Neilton and the new Barcelona attacker is uncanny, but it's not just there that the similarities shine through: Neilton is a genuine wonderkid, with versality, massive potential and the inevitable attention that comes with being a young Brazilian forward these days. Santos needed a ready made replacement for Neymar, and Neilton has so far proved his ability, scoring 4 goals in 11 appearances at the end of the Brazilian league, and drawing plaudits thanks to his technical ability and occasionally mesmerizing ball skills. Tottenham were linked in the summer - as they were with every player in the world at one stage - though their move was rebuffed, according to MailSport,and the player has reaffirmed his desire to stay in Brazil for now, just as Neymar did before his move to Barcelona this summer. FM14 players can expect pace, trickery and creativity, and goals from wider attacking positions, and if the Mail's £7 million valuation is actually anywhere near the truth, we might be looking at a bargain-price wonderkid. Who else do you expect to be this year's biggest wonderkids in Football Manager 2014? Share your own picks below in the comments thread.
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