Football Manager 2016: 20 Central Midfielders You Must Sign

9. Thiago Maia

You simply don't pick up a more solid 18-year-old than Thiago Maia. Not only are his stats impressive, but he's solid across the board, meaning you can have fun specialising in certain areas to mould him into your team. The 18-year-old is valued at £350k but he may cost around £4m, but consider that for a moment. You're paying £4m for a potential decade and a half of service. I'm not saying he definitely will last 15 years in your team, but his value will skyrocket alongside his ability. You'll get a tremendous player for years to come or a massive profit. Win-win.