The players you want on your team

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Old players don't perform worse then young ones. They just train less fast. The difference in performance nevertheless between young and old might be explained by their development during the season. (if he trains fast) IMO by en large a player who performs will keep performing/getting good stats. So, I either try and snatch the fastest trainer possible (18-20/21 high MV/low wage), or an old player with good stats. The higher lvl you are, the less obvious it is to determine fast trainers through MV/wage ratio.

I don't really look at weight, but I do prefer tall players, except for AMR/AML, as I had plenty of outstanding wingers who were short-ish. For MC's, I try and look for either or left footed on the left MC position. Allthough I had plenty of right footed players do well, I had more succes on that position with either or lefties.

A 1-3 star player may perform well in a star studded team, but don't field too many of them.

Last, if |I don't find anything, I just sit and wait, be patient, an older player with 6's will most likely not be any better then a 5Q lower player I already have.

just my 2 cents

edit in: lastly, don't be satisfied too easily, even with GK's or MC's who get 6 on average, though they are prone to getting bad ratings, it will come and bite you in the %$# sooner or later.