Many times I had youth signed, token or not, train very slowly so I put him on the starting lineup.
If you are still wondering how did I made a 1* player the MOM?

Oh this one spawned this season so he is a 2*

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I pulled ridiculous stunts before like replacing a 4* ST with a 1* on the second half, who scored 2 goals, gained MOM and secured my victory, in a cup quarter final no less. Too bad I couldn't see my opponent's face when that game ended.

If you don't notice the significance of the hidden "motivation" status I talk about all the time, you will never materialize the hidden depths these players possess.

Rarely, token youth may be a bad starter but he get better once you figure out how to use them.