Best Free Agent Players in Football Manager 2022 | FM22

Here's our FM22 shortlist of best free agents, or free transfers, that you should sign for your club on Football Manager 2022.

Here's our list of best free agents, or free transfers, that you should sign for your club on Football Manager 2022.

For anyone trying to build a team on Football Manager 2022, the old adage is true: you are only as good as your worst player. Trying to find the best players to bring in to bulk up your team? Then check this list out. 

In here, we will break down the finest free agents that you might wish to pick up on FM22. While the other clubs are in the middle of squabbling over fees, which stars could you be picking up for a pretty penny?

Which freebies could help to turn your team around starting today?

Willy Caballero, GK

He might be a fairly vintage 39-year-old now, but Willy Caballero is a top-quality goalkeeper for clubs looking to find their place in the top-flight. He would also be a signing for anyone looking to solidify their defence in a big South American or Asian club.

Caballero offers a wealth of experience and could be someone who you could rely upon to really offer solidity to your backline. Given his age and his experience, you might find him surprisingly easy to negotiate with if you move early.

Sidnei, CB

The powerful big Brazilian would be a fine addition for just about any club in Europe’s top five leagues. He would be an absolute coup for anyone outside of that – if you are managing in a league with a strong Portuguese-speaking presence, or any of the big clubs in South America, then Sidnei would be a no-brainer add-on to your team.

He’s got experience with teams like Real Betis, and at 31 offers a huge amount of experience. Definitely, someone to think about asking details of.

 

Winston Reid, CB

Though Reid might be in his early 30s now, just about any club in the English Championship or similar could find him a good addition. Reid was a stalwart for West Ham United and has a wealth of international experience behind him. He would make a smart pick-up for most clubs, so we highly recommend adding him to your list of signings if you are based in the UK and are either at a higher Championship club and/or are competing in Scotland with Celtic or Rangers-sized clubs.

 

Yuri Zhirkov, LB

If experience is your aim, then a man with 105 caps for Russia might be a good idea. At 37, you might not get much out of Zhirkov – but for pure experience and know-how, he could be a great addition. If you end up managing in Eastern Europe or you are at a team in a league that might not be quite as physically demanding as others, he could be a wise player to speak to.

Veterans are always good to have around the place, and he offers ample veteran expertise.

 

Francis, RB

If you fancy picking up a solid right-back with good overall ability, then look into Francisco Javier Guerrero Martin, or simply Francis. The right-back has built up a pretty strong cache of performances in Spain, and could be a solid fill-in for most teams. Though he might take some coaching to work out his rough edges, any lower-to-mid La Liga or ‘big five’ side could find a diamond of a player waiting for them here.

However, you will need to move fast as he will not be shy on offers.

 

Ljubomir Fejsa, DM

At 32 he might not be around much longer, but ‘Lubo’ Fejsa is a fine addition to any midfield. He is a grafter, a fine presence in midfield for his professionalism, and a reliable performer. He has been around at some big clubs, and in his career, he has more often than not played for winners. That shows in his excellent mental stats, and his reliability when it comes to the physical side of the game.

Robust, strong, and reliable; the ideal DM if your transfer budget is limited.

 

Jack Wilshere, CM

At 29, fans of football who seen Jack Wilshere blow onto the scene will be flabbergasted to see him so down on his luck. A good player even today, injuries have ravaged a fine talent of much of his previous zip and zest. If you can get him to talk to you (clubs in the top two tiers in England, teams competing in Europe, and teams in leagues like the MLS should have a good shot) then you could land a premium quality playmaker in-need of a chance.

 

Lewis MacLeod, CM

Though the Scot has failed to live up to the big expectations bestowed on him as a youngster in Scotland, MacLeod would be a fine pick-up for any clubs competing for honours in Scotland and/or trying to get promoted in the English second tier. He’s a good player with a solid engine, though you might not want to get too attached as a series of injury issues (like Wilshere above) have made him somewhat of a risk.

If you can fix his injury woes, though, you have a player on your hands.

 

Diego Perotti, LW/RW

On the market for a quality winger? Then you should absolutely look to veteran winger Perotti. Though he might be 33 years of age, he is a player who has kept themselves in good condition physically and should be more than capable of playing at this level.

He offers a fine level of quality on and off the pitch and would be a great addition for any team in a top-five league or competing for honours in South America/smaller European leagues.

 

Fernando Llorente, CF

At 36 he might only give you a year, but what a year it could be. Fernando Llorente is a well-regarded striker who has been a part of some major winning teams in his career, including at the likes of Juventus. The big Spaniard could offer you everything you need to help complete a team; goals off the bench, the ability to win headers, and huge experience late on in games.

If you need a presence in your dressing room in any Spanish-speaking club, Llorente is at least worth contacting to see if he would be interested.