Football Manager 2020: 15 CHEAP Wonderkids You Must Sign!

9. Jonathan Gonzalez - Monterrey

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If you've been searching for a dogged defensive midfielder who is going to help allow the more creative players in your squad to flourish in the final third, then look no further than Monterrey's Jonathan Gonzalez.

For a lad who is only 20-years old in the game, some of his statistics put other defensive midfielders to shame. His aggression (19), work rate (17), stamina (17) and marking (17) all prove that he's going to be snapping into tackles left, right and centre in the middle of the park. He really does have the potential to be the next N'Golo Kante or Fabinho if given the correct coaching.

If there's one criticism that could be given to himl, it's that his passing is less than elegant. If you buy him and think you're getting Mexico's answer to Andrea Pirlo, then you'd be better off getting someone else. However, if you need the next Javier Mascherano or a player who isn't afraid to get stuck in, for £434,000, you'll be hard-pressed to find someone better.

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