Brenden Aaronson is an American wonderkid who plays as Central Midfielder/Attacking Midfielder RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga in FM22.
Aaronson is a youth product of Philadelphia Union but had a brief 1-year stint at Bethlehem Steel when he represented them as an academy player in 2017. Aaronson rejoined Philadelphia in 2019 but was largely considered a backup player for the squad before injuries forced him to get more gametime. At the end of the season, Aaronson finished 2nd in MLS Rookie of the year 2019 and was the youngest player among the 5 finalists.
Aaronson is a technically good midfielder who can pick a pass. Possesses good pace and has the ability to take on defenders.
Brenden Aaronson: Basic Player Info
· Name – Brendan Aaronson
· Contracted to – RB Salzburg
· Date of birth / Age – 22/10/2000, 20 years old
· Nationality - American
· Height / Weight – 176 cm & 66 kgs
· Preferred foot – Right
· Value / Wage - £9.6m- £12m / £15.75k p/w
· Position –Midfielder (Centre)
· Other positions – Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
· Similar to Kevin De Bruyne
Brenden Aaronson: Starting Attributes in FM22
· Aaronson is well suited to the Austrian League and can be a star player for most sides in the future.
· Is an agile player who is good on the ball.
· Is a technical player and showcases this ability, especially when picking a pass.
· Possesses good pace and has the ability to take on defenders.
Cons
· Is not a very aggressive player and tends to back out of duels and tackles.
· Is not the best in the air.
Brenden Aaronson: Attributes in the 2031 season
· Has excellent vision and passing ratings and can pick out excellent passes.
· Is versatile and can play in a number of positions in a variety of roles.
· Is a current international and has a good amount of international experience.
· Possesses good pace and is a difficult player to mark.
Cons
· Is not a very aggressive player and tends to back out of duels and tackles.
· Is a liability in the air.
Brenden Aaronson: Career History until 2031
Brenden Aaronson: FM22 Wonderkid Review
Aaronson is one of the best American wonderkids in Football Manager 2022. He is very well-rounded and will be a top player for most sides in future saves.
In our auto-generated FM22 save, he has failed to break into the RB Salzburg midfield and has been relegated to the bench for a good part of 3 seasons. This, no doubt, has stunted his growth but however when he did get his chances, his performances have been decent. Surprisingly, he then moved to Juventus, where he initially struggled once again to become a regular in the first XI. However, whenever he did get his chances, he has performed to a high standard and, in his best season at the club, has scored an impressive 7 league goals. He has then moved to West Ham, where he has spent the last 3 seasons of the autosave, and he is now one of the best players at the club.
His average ratings throughout the autosave have been steady, and there is no doubt that under the right circumstances, especially with more attention, Aaronson has the ability to become a top-tier midfielder.