Why You Should Manage Cruzeiro on FM22

Cruzeiro is a massive club, but relegation has left this proud giant of the Brazilian game floating in absolute limbo.

Cruzeiro is a massive club, but relegation has left this proud giant of the Brazilian game floating in absolute limbo.

Looking for a new team to try out in FM22? Then we have broken down a list of the thirty-three best clubs to manage in Football Manager 2022. To help you find the best games to enjoy and the most gratifying experiences, be sure to try some – or all – of these clubs. Each stand at various points in the football pantheon, offering different experiences and ideas from one another. In this article, we will look at managing Cruzeiro today.

 

What is Cruzeiro’s history?

Formed in 1921, Cruzeiro are regarded as royalty in Brazilian football. The Minas Gerais-based team has a rich history and has a strong connection to Italian immigrants within the country. The team plays in a 62-000 seater stadium and has won a pair of Copa Libertadores titles as well as the national league title four times.

This is a massive club, but relegation has left this proud giant of the Brazilian game floating in absolute limbo. Can you finally restore them to the top flight after the shock of being sent down in 2019? It might be a massive challenge, but one well worth taking on.

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What is Cruzeiro’s objectives and finances?

The club is entering its centenary year, so you are expected to ensure that it goes by smoothly. This means being promoted – no ifs, no buts. You must be promoted in the first season, and if you even look like slightly missing, you will be sacked. A club like Cruzeiro cannot afford to be in the second tier, and as such, you are required to ensure you get promoted right away.

Fans expect attacking football, and the board expects winning football supplemented by the club's academy. So, you must build a team without much money – being relegated has emptied the club's purse – and you must be winning while blooding together a curious mix of young stars and old veterans playing for a storied club.

There is much work to do, and massive expectations to overcome without really having any slip-ups. This is a high-pressure, demanding challenge.

 

Who are the best players at Cruzeiro?

Norberto and Ariel Cabral provide you with cover on the right and left-hand side of midfield and defence and provide you with consistent professionals who you can trust. You might also wish to make space for Airton, a young attacking midfielder/forward, and also for wing duo Wellington Nem and William Pottker.

In terms of young stars, make sure you make time to play Marco Antonio, Matheus Pereira, and Thiago. All three are under 20 and provide you with the backbone of a highly talented team. Thiago is a key asset, an excellent young striker, while Pereira is a rapid full-back and Antonio is a reliable attacking midfielder.