I want the second case (titles, trebles, etc)... but I am insecure about how to approach this after the new update. In 2014 you could buy a player and train(old training) and see if he is a fast trainer and you could also use that guy in friendlies for Freekicks and see if he is good at them. By doing this you could decide if you want to invest in the player or not (if he is worthy of your precious rest packs xD).

But today I have no idea on how to determine if the "hidden" value of the player I am about to buy is good or not.
I've heard rumors, that the player from your own academy always come with a very positive "hidden" value and are therefore more likely to achieve a 2 goals/game stat.

Niko I really don't wanna waste my rest packs since it takes ages to collect them (25 a day). I really hope you can give me tips on how to evaluate a players future performance before investing in him. I also would like to say something personal to you, I really adore your acitivity in these forums (incl. topeleven.info forum). You are a topeleven hero!