Football Manager 2006 Wonderkids [verified] May 2026

: In FM06, Messi was just breaking into the Barcelona first team. He was an essential signing, though his value skyrocketed almost immediately as he transitioned from a wonderkid to an established star by the 2007 edition.

For many of us, FM06 wasn't just a game—it was a crystal ball. Some of those "wonderkids" became the greatest to ever play the game, while others remain frozen in time as digital legends who never quite made it in the real world. Here is a look back at the icons of FM06. The Ones Who Conquered the World football manager 2006 wonderkids

(Anderlecht): A defensive pillar available for a moderate fee before his move to Hamburg/Man City. Sergio Ramos : In FM06, Messi was just breaking into

(Deportivo Cali): A highly effective striker available for around £2.5 million. Sports Interactive Community Forums Some of those "wonderkids" became the greatest to

(Barcelona): Starting as an 18-year-old, he is widely considered the ultimate wonderkid of this edition, quickly becoming the best player in the game. Cristiano Ronaldo

Thomas looked down at his hands. They were older, rougher. He wasn't the gamer anymore; he was the gaffer. The reality settled in like a heavy winter fog. He was inside the game. It was August 2005.

: Famous for the "seal dribble" in real life, he was a creative powerhouse in FM06 with massive potential that sadly didn't translate to real-world longevity. Anthony Vanden Borre (Anderlecht)