Football Manager 2017: 20 Free Agents You Must Sign

Age: 30

Position: DC

Brazilian centre-halves have never been the most gloriously heralded in world football, but occasionally a gem comes along for little money and you'd be mad not to snap them up.

Felipe Santana has played for Dortmund and Schalke and while he's lost his way somewhat in the past couple of years his stats are reflective of a player with teams like that on his CV. He scores a 15 in lots of key defensive attributes, he's quick, his capable and he's a monster in the air.

Potential Value: £850k

Despite the comparatively low value, Santana will become a very strong player for you: his ratings come in above 7.20 over more than 30 games, he scores goals (thanks to his leap) and he'll also assist a couple. He's a very complete player for a freebie, basically and he will improve your squad at most levels.

Which of these free signings will you be signing first? Share your favourite picks below in the comments thread.