Football Manager 2017: 20 Free Agents You Must Sign

Age: 32

Position: Goalkeeper

Russian Gabulov has always been something of a bridesmaid in his career: the 32-year-old has rarely been a number 1, he's rarely played the majority of his club's sides in any season and he's not the kind of name you'd remember particularly after he retires. But he is a great option for anyone looking for an experienced keeper as back-up (or even as a starter in the Championship).

Potential Value: £1.4m

He usually goes to pretty top level sides (like St Etienne) as a back-up and if his stats are anything to go by, he's a solid back-up, playing rarely but well when called upon. That's invaluable dependency when you're blooding a younger 'keeper as your first choice (particularly if your strategy is to bring in the back-up for cup games).