Football Manager 2009 is the latest installment in the popular Football Manager video game series. Released on November 14th, 2008, it brings with it a multitude of new and improved features, allowing you to take full control of your favorite football team and lead them to victory.
From managing team finances and training sessions to negotiating transfers and contract negotiations, Football Manager 2009 puts you in the shoes of a professional manager and gives you the tools you need to succeed. With its realistic match engine, detailed player stats and in-depth tactics, Football Manager 2009 offers an unparalleled football management experience.
1. Marek Hamšík
Midfielder
Career
- 2001–2002: Jupie Podlavice
- 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
- 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
- 2004–2007: Brescia
- 2007–2019: Napoli
- 2019–2021: Dalian Professional
- 2021: IFK Göteborg
- 2021: Trabzonspor
- 2003–2004: Slovakia U17
- 2005–2006: Slovakia U19
- 2006–2007: Slovakia U21
- 2007–2022: Slovakia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:24, 5 January 2023 (UTC)
Hamšík started his career at Jupie Podlavice in the Czech Republic. He joined Napoli in 2016 and has since become a key part of their midfield. Hamšík is known for his hard work on the pitch, as well as his ability to score goals from set-pieces.
His contract with Trabzonspor expires in 2021 and there are rumours that he could be leaving Turin soon. Hamšík would be an excellent signing for any club looking to strengthen their midfield options, and will no doubt continue to improve over the next few years.
Marek Hamšík is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Slovakia national team.
Hamšík began his career at Slovan Bratislava, before moving to Italian side Brescia in 2004. He then joined Napoli in 2007 where he has since made over 100 appearances and won two league titles. In 2019, Hamšík moved to the newly-promoted.
Turkish club Dalian Professional after leaving Napoli. He will be looking to help them avoid relegation this season.
Hamšík represented Slovakia at youth level, making six appearances between 2002 and 2004 inclusive before earning his first senior call up in 2006 for the U21s.
After winning back-to-back league titles with Napoli in 2018 and 2019, Hamšík was named Serie A Player of the Year both years by Italy's La Gazzetta dello.
Sport newspaper, becoming only the second player (after Paolo Maldini) to win consecutive awards whilst playing for different clubs in Italy’s top division.
Hamšiik has been capped 136 times by Slovakia since debuting against Hungary U17 in 2003.
Also Played For: slovakia, super lig
2. Sergio Asenjo
Goalkeeper
Career
- 2005–2006: Valladolid
- 2006–2008: Valladolid B
- 2006–2009: Valladolid
- 2009–2014: Atlético Madrid
- 2011: Málaga (loan)
- 2013–2014: Villarreal (loan)
- 2014–2022: Villarreal
- 2022: Valladolid
- 2006: Spain U17
- 2007: Spain U19
- 2009: Spain U20
- 2008–2010: Spain U21
- 2016: Spain
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 September 2022
Sergio Asenjo is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Valladolid. Asenjo started his career with San Juanillo before moving to Valladolid in 2005.
He has been a regular starter for the La Liga club and helped them reach the Copa del Rey final in 2014–15, where they were beaten by Sevilla. In 2016–17, he was part of Spain's World Cup squad but did not feature in any of their matches as they were eliminated at the group stage.
Asenjo signed an extension to his contract with Valladolid earlier this year which will keep him at the club until 2020.
Sergio Asenjo began his career at Valladolid, playing for the club from 2006 to 2009. He then moved to Atlético Madrid and played there until 2014, when he was loaned out to Villarreal.
In 2016, Asenjo made his international debut for Spain against Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier. He is currently with Valladolid once again, having signed a contract extension in September of that year.
Also Played For: real valladolid cf, spanish fut
3. Breno
FC Bayern Munich
Career
- 2003–2007: São Paulo
- 2007: São Paulo
- 2008–2012: Bayern Munich
- 2010: → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan)
- 2015–2017: São Paulo
- 2017: → Vasco da Gama (loan)
- 2018–2020: Vasco da Gama
- 2008: Brazil U23
Breno is a Brazilian centre-back who has played for Bayern Munich and São Paulo. Breno is a tall centre-back who is known for his aerial ability and strong tackling.
Breno has been a regular for Brazil at youth level, and made his senior debut for São Paulo in 2007. Breno joined Bayern Munich in 2008, and made 21 appearances for the club before being signed by São Paulo in 2012.
Breno is a regular for São Paulo in the Brazilian Série A, and has also been capped by Brazil at U17, U20 and senior level. Breno is a key player for São Paulo, and is expected to be a key part of the side that challenge for the Brazilian title this season.
Breno is a defender with a good temperament, and is known for his leadership qualities in the dressing room. Breno is a versatile player who can play at centre-back or as a defensive midfielder.
Breno is expected to be a key part of São Paulo's defence this season, and is likely to be a key player in Brazil's 2014 World Cup campaign.
Also Played For: football manager 2010
4. Henri Saivet
Bursaspor
Career
- 1999–2002: US Cergy Clos
- 2002–2007: Bordeaux
- 2006–2010: Bordeaux B
- 2007–2016: Bordeaux
- 2011: Angers (loan)
- 2016–2021: Newcastle United
- 2016–2017: Saint-Étienne (loan)
- 2018: Sivasspor (loan)
- 2018–2019: Bursaspor (loan)
- 2022: Pau
- 2005–2006: France U16
- 2006–2007: France U17
- 2007–2008: France U18
- 2010–2012: France U21
- 2013–2019: Senegal
Henri Grégoire Saivet was born in Dakar, Senegal in 1990. He started his career at US Cergy Clos before joining Bordeaux in 2006. Saivet has made 134 appearances for Bordeaux, scoring 17 goals.
He joined Pau in 2016. Saivet has represented Senegal at U-20 and U-23 level. He is a midfielder and is known for his prowess in the air. Saivet is a regular for Pau and is expected to help them challenge for promotion this season.
Henri Grégoire Saivet is 32 years old and is an influential player for Pau. He is a talented midfielder who is known for his creativity and passing ability. Henri Saivet is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a winger for Newcastle United and Saint-Étienne.
Saivet began his career at hometown club ASC Jeanne d'Arc before joining Newcastle United in 2011.
He made his Premier League debut in September of that year and went on to make 18 appearances for the club. He transferred to Saint-Étienne in 2016 and has since made 27 appearances for them.
Saivet was loaned to Bursaspor in 2018 and Sivasspor in 2018-2019. He has made 15 appearances for Pau in France. Saivet has represented Senegal at international level since 2006.
He was a part of the Senegal squad that participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. Saivet is a fast and skillful winger who is known for his attacking play.
Also Played For: senegal national football team
5. Óscar Cardozo
Club Libertad
Career
- Club 24 de Junio
- 2003–2004: 3 de Febrero
- 2004–2006: Nacional Asunción
- 2006–2007: Newell's Old Boys
- 2007–2014: Benfica
- 2014–2016: Trabzonspor
- 2016–2017: Olympiacos
- 2017–: Libertad
- 2006–: Paraguay
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:24, 27 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16
Cardozo is a Paraguayan footballer who currently plays for Libertad in the Paraguayan Primera División. Cardozo started his career at Club Libertad, before moving to Argentinos Juniors in 2004.
He was part of the Argentinos Juniors side that won the 2005 Copa Libertadores. Cardozo joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in January 2014, and helped the club to win the 2014 Turkish Super Lig. Cardozo has also represented Paraguay at international level, making his debut in October 2006.
He has represented his country at the 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. Cardozo is a natural striker, and is known for his powerful shot and good movement on the pitch.
He has been described as a "complete striker", and is known for his hard work off the pitch as well. Cardozo is a regular member of the Paraguayan national team, and is considered one of the country's most consistent players.
6. Pavel Pogrebnyak
Russia national football team
Career
- 1989–2002: Spartak Moscow
- 2002–2005: Spartak Moscow
- 2003: → Baltika Kaliningrad (loan)
- 2004: → Khimki (loan)
- 2005: → Shinnik Yaroslavl (loan)
- 2006: Tom Tomsk
- 2007–2009: Zenit Saint Petersburg
- 2009–2012: VfB Stuttgart
- 2012: Fulham
- 2012–2015: Reading
- 2015–2018: Dynamo Moscow
- 2018: Tosno
- 2018–2021: Ural Yekaterinburg
- 2004–2005: Russia U21
- 2006–2012: Russia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Pavel Pogrebnyak is a Russian striker who spent most of his career with Spartak Moscow. Pogrebnyak is one of the most prolific scorers in Russian football, having scored over 100 goals in his career.
He is also known for his physicality in front of goal, and is a threat to score from anywhere on the pitch. Pogrebnyak was a member of the Russian national team, and played in the 2002 World Cup. He retired from professional football in 2017, after spending two seasons with Tosno.
Pogrebnyak is currently a football coach at Spartak Moscow's academy. Senior career totals may not equal total career totals due to injury. Indicates player spent time at another club before joining current club.
Indicates player is currently a coach. Pavel Pogrebnyak is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Russian Premier League club Tom Tomsk and the Russian national team.
Pogrebnyak began his career with hometown club Baltika Kaliningrad, before transferring to Khimki in 2004. He moved to Russian Premier League club Shinnik Yaroslavl in 2006 and then to Tom Tomsk the following year.
Pogrebnyak joined German side VfB Stuttgart in 2009, scoring 68 goals in 68 appearances. He then moved to English side Reading in 2012, where he finished his career in 2015. Pogrebnyak made a return to Russian club Dynamo Moscow in 2018.
He has represented Russia at international level, playing 33 times and scoring eight goals. Pogrebnyak was born in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is of Ukrainian descent. Pogrebnyak is a physical forward who is known for his strong shooting ability and strong hold-up play.
7. Diego Buonanotte
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Career
- 2001–2006: River Plate
- 2006–2011: River Plate
- 2011–2013: Málaga
- 2013–2015: Granada
- 2014: → Pachuca (loan)
- 2015: → Quilmes (loan)
- 2015–2016: AEK Athens
- 2016–2022: Universidad Católica
- 2022–: Sporting Cristal
- 2008: Argentina U23
Diego Buonanotte is an attacking midfielder who has played for River Plate, Sporting Cristal and Racing Club. Buonanotte was born in Teodelina, Argentina in 1988.
He started his career at River Plate in 2001 and went on to play 105 games for the club. Buonanotte joined Sporting Cristal in 2019. Buonanotte is a regular in the Argentina national team and has played 25 games for the country.
Buonanotte is 1.61 metres (5 ft 3 in) tall and is known for his creativity and passing ability. Diego Buonanotte is a popular player with the fans and is considered one of the best midfielders in Argentina. He is a hard worker who is always looking for the ball and is a threat on the attack.
Buonanotte is a popular figure in the Sporting Cristal team and is highly respected by his teammates.
8. Rodney Sneijder
RKC Waalwijk
Career
- 1997–1999: DOS[1]
- 1999–2011: Ajax
- 2011–2012: Ajax
- 2011–2012: → Utrecht (loan)
- 2012–2014: RKC Waalwijk
- 2014–2015: Almere City
- 2015: Dundee United
- 2016–2017[2]: Jong Utrecht
- 2017–: DHSC
- 2008–2009: Netherlands U17
- 2009–2010: Netherlands U19
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Rodney Sneijder is a Dutch midfielder who currently plays for DHSC. He started his youth career at DOS before signing with Heerenveen in 2009. Sneijder made his debut for the Netherlands in 2011 and has since made over 50 appearances.
He has been a part of the Netherlands' squad for the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016. He is known for his playmaking ability and is a key player for the Netherlands. Sneijder is married and has two children. He is a free agent at the end of the 2017-18 season.
Rodney Sneijder is a versatile midfielder who can play in several positions. Rodney Sneijder was born on December 17, 1985 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
After playing for several Dutch clubs, Sneijder moved to Serie A club Milan in 2007. He made his debut for the Netherlands in 2006 and has since played at the international level for his country.
He joined Ajax in 2011 and helped the club win the Eredivisie title that year. He joined Utrecht in 2012 on a loan and then moved to Almere City in 2014. He joined Dundee United in 2016 and helped the club win the Scottish Premiership that year.
He rejoined Ajax in 2017 and has since played in the Dutch Cup and Europa League. He has also represented the Netherlands at several international tournaments, including the World Cup and the European Championships.
Sneijder is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be joining a new club in the near future.
9. Bogdan Stancu
Romania national football team
Career
- 1998–2005: Argeș Pitești
- 2005–2006: Argeș Pitești
- 2005–2006: → Dacia Mioveni (loan)
- 2006–2008: Unirea Urziceni
- 2008–2011: Steaua București
- 2011–2012: Galatasaray
- 2011–2012: → Orduspor (loan)
- 2012–2013: Orduspor
- 2013–2017: Gençlerbirliği
- 2017–2019: Bursaspor
- 2019–2021: Gençlerbirliği
- 2021–2022: Eyüpspor
- 2006–2009: Romania U21
- 2010–2017: Romania
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:06, 12 July 2020 (UTC)
Bogdan Stancu is a Romanian footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for German club Eintracht Frankfurt. He started his professional career at Romanian club Argeș Pitești in 2005, before moving to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014.
He has made more than 100 appearances in the German Bundesliga and Europa League, scoring 23 goals.
He was named the Romanian Footballer of the Year in 2013, and the Eintracht Frankfurt Player of the Year in 2016. He was also part of the Romanian national team that reached the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup.
Bogdan Stancu is married and has two children. He is a citizen of Romania, but holds a German passport. He is known for his powerful and accurate left foot. Bogdan Stancu is considered one of the most promising Romanian footballers of his generation.
10. Nathan Delfouneso
Blackpool F.C.
Career
- 2006–2008: Aston Villa
- 2008–2014: Aston Villa
- 2011: → Burnley (loan)
- 2012: → Leicester City (loan)
- 2012–2013: → Blackpool (loan)
- 2013–2014: → Blackpool (loan)
- 2014: → Coventry City (loan)
- 2014–2015: Blackpool
- 2015–2016: Blackburn Rovers
- 2016: → Bury (loan)
- 2016–2017: Swindon Town
- 2017–2020: Blackpool
- 2020–2022: Bolton Wanderers
- 2022: → Bradford City (loan)
- 2022–2023: Accrington Stanley
- 2006–2007: England U16
- 2007–2008: England U17
- 2008–2010: England U19
- 2010–2012: England U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:15, 26 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11
Nathan Delfouneso is a striker who has played for Aston Villa and Burnley in his career. Delfouneso first came to prominence at Aston Villa, where he scored goals in his first two seasons.
He joined Burnley on a season-long loan in 2012, and went on to score four goals in 11 appearances. In 2014, he joined Leicester City on a permanent basis, and went on to score 21 goals in his two seasons at the club.
Delfouneso has represented England at under-21 level, and is currently a regular for the national team. He is currently with Aston Villa's U23 team. Nathan Delfouneso is one of the most promising young strikers in the Premier League, and is likely to continue his career in the top flight for many years to come.
He is a fast, mobile striker who is capable of scoring goals from any distance. Delfouneso is a popular figure within the Aston Villa fanbase, and is highly rated by his peers.
11. Federico Fazio
U.S. Salernitana 1919
Career
- 2005–2006: Ferro Carril Oeste
- 2007: Sevilla B
- 2007–2014: Sevilla
- 2014–2017: Tottenham Hotspur
- 2016: Sevilla (loan)
- 2016–2017: → Roma (loan)
- 2017–2022: Roma
- 2022: Salernitana
- 2006–2007: Argentina U20
- 2008: Argentina U23
- 2011–2018: Argentina
Federico Fazio is a centre-back who is currently playing for Salernitana. Fazio began his career with Ferro Carril Oeste, before moving to Sevilla in 2007.
Fazio has made 148 appearances for Sevilla, scoring 12 goals. Fazio has also played for Ajax, Roma, Lazio and Napoli. Fazio is a Argentina international and was part of the team that won the Copa America in 2015.
Fazio is a regular in the Argentina squad and has made 26 appearances for his country. Fazio is a very consistent player and is known for his strong defending. Fazio is a very good ball-player, and can make some brilliant passes.
Fazio is a very experienced player, and is a key part of the Salernitana team. A versatile defender, Federico Fazio has played for Tottenham Hotspur, Sevilla, Roma, and Salernitana in his career. A product of the River Plate youth system, Fazio made his professional debut with the club in 2006.
He has represented Argentina at international level and played at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2008 Olympic Games. Fazio is a solid defender who is known for his reads of the game and his ability to clear the ball.
He is a regular in the Roma and Salernitana squads and is expected to be a key player for the national team in the years to come.
Fazio was named in the Serie A Team of the Year for 2017. He has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the recent past.
Fazio is a versatile defender who can play at center back or on the left side of the back four. He has made a significant impact in the Italian league and is expected to continue playing at a high level for years to come.
Also Played For: sevilla fc, football manager 2011
12. Steven Defour
Belgium national football team
Career
- 1993–1997: Zennester Hombeek
- 1997–2004: Mechelen
- 2004–2006: Genk
- 2006–2011: Standard Liège
- 2011–2014: Porto
- 2014–2016: Anderlecht
- 2016–2019: Burnley
- 2019–2020: Antwerp
- 2020–2021: Mechelen
- 2003: Belgium U15
- 2003–2004: Belgium U16
- 2004–2005: Belgium U17
- 2005: Belgium U18
- 2006–2017: Belgium
- 2021–2022: Mechelen (assistant)
- 2022: Mechelen
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Steven Defour is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Mechelen. Defour started his career at Zennester Hombeek before moving to Mechelen in 2004.
In 2006, Defour moved to Genk, where he spent four seasons before rejoining Mechelen in 2010. Defour has played for Belgium at Under-21, Under-23, and senior levels.
In 2015, Defour helped Mechelen reach the Belgian Cup final. Defour has also played for Ajax, Marseille, and Tottenham Hotspur in his career. In 2019, Defour announced his retirement from professional football.
Defour is married and has two children. Defour is a midfielder who is known for his attacking play. Steven Defour is a Belgian football player who currently plays for English club Burnley. Defour has played for several Belgian clubs, most notably Standard Liège and Porto.
He has made a total of 363 appearances for Belgium, and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup.
Defour has also played for Anderlecht and Burnley in England, as well as Antwerp in Belgium. He is currently the manager of Mechelen, where he has led the club to 16th place in the Belgian Pro League.
Defour has been described as a versatile player, who is capable of playing as a midfielder or a forward. He was born in Ghent, Belgium, on 25 July 1988. Defour is of Congolese descent. He has two children, daughter Milly and son Xander.
Also Played For: standard liege, standard de liège
13. Vincenzo Fiorillo
U.C. Sampdoria
Career
- 2004: Nuova Oregina
- 2004–2009: Sampdoria
- 2008–2014: Sampdoria
- 2010: → Reggina (loan)
- 2011: → Spezia (loan)
- 2012–2013: → Livorno (loan)
- 2014–2016: Juventus
- 2014–2016: → Pescara (loan)
- 2016–2021: Pescara
- 2021–: Salernitana
- 2006–2007: Italy U-17
- 2007–2008: Italy U-19
- 2008–2011: Italy U-20
- 2009: Italy U-21
- 2011: Italy U-21 Serie B
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:10, 27 June 2022 (UTC)
Vincenzo Fiorillo is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Salernitana. Fiorillo started his career at Nuova Oregina before moving to Sampdoria in 2004. Fiorillo made his international debut for Italy in 2010.
Fiorillo is 1.91 m tall and has played for Italy at under-19, under-21, and senior level. Fiorillo is a regular for Sampdoria and has helped the club reach the Serie A playoffs on four occasions. Fiorillo is a goalkeeper who is known for his shot-stopping ability.
Fiorillo is expected to continue his career at Sampdoria. Fiorillo was named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Month for October 2017. Fiorillo was named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017. Vincenzo Fiorillo was born on the 5th of January, 1992 in the city of Pescara, Italy.
Vincenzo Fiorillo started his career with hometown club Pescara in 2008. In 2011, Fiorillo moved to Serie B club Reggina. In 2012, Fiorillo moved to Livorno on loan.
In 2014, Fiorillo moved to Juventus on a free transfer. In 2016, Fiorillo moved to Pescara on a loan. In 2021, Fiorillo joined Serie B side Salernitana.
Vincenzo Fiorillo has made 213 appearances and scored 1 goal for Pescara. Vincenzo Fiorillo has represented Italy at youth level, and is currently a member of the Italy U-21 side.
14. Fran Mérida
CA Osasuna
Career
- 1998–2005: Barcelona
- 2005–2007: Arsenal
- 2007–2010: Arsenal
- 2008: → Real Sociedad (loan)
- 2010–2012: Atlético Madrid
- 2011: → Braga (loan)
- 2012–2013: Hércules
- 2013–2014: Athletico Paranaense
- 2015–2016: Huesca
- 2016–2020: Osasuna
- 2020–2022: Espanyol
- 2022–: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- 2006–2007: Spain U17
- 2007–2009: Spain U19
- 2009: Spain U20
- 2008–2012: Spain U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:08, 10 January 2023 (UTC)
Fran Mérida is a central midfielder who currently plays for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. He spent time at Barcelona and Arsenal before signing with Tianjin in January 2017.
Mérida has represented Spain at youth level and was a part of the team that won the U-21 European Championship in 2009. Mérida has made 38 appearances for Tianjin and scored one goal.
Mérida is a physical and hard-working midfielder who is known for his passing and long range shooting. Mérida is a versatile player who is capable of playing in several midfield positions.
Mérida is a hard-working and team-oriented player who is known for his work-rate. Mérida is a regular starter for Tianjin and is considered to be one of the club's key players. Mérida is a versatile player who can play in several midfield positions.
Mérida is a hard-working, team-oriented midfielder who is known for his passing and long range shooting.
15. Lauri Dalla Valle
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Career
- 1998–2005: Barcelona
- 2005–2007: Arsenal
- 2007–2010: Arsenal
- 2008: → Real Sociedad (loan)
- 2010–2012: Atlético Madrid
- 2011: → Braga (loan)
- 2012–2013: Hércules
- 2013–2014: Athletico Paranaense
- 2015–2016: Huesca
- 2016–2020: Osasuna
- 2020–2022: Espanyol
- 2022–: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- 2006–2007: Spain U17
- 2007–2009: Spain U19
- 2009: Spain U20
- 2008–2012: Spain U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:08, 10 January 2023 (UTC)
Lauri Dalla Valle is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liverpool. Dalla Valle made his professional debut with JIPPO in 2007, before joining Inter Milan the following year.
He enjoyed a successful spell at Inter, scoring 19 goals in 67 appearances. Dalla Valle was signed by Liverpool in August 2014 for £8 million. He has made 25 appearances for the Reds, scoring six goals.
Dalla Valle represented Finland at youth level and made his debut in 2011. He is a son of former Finnish international player Antonio Dalla Valle. Lauri Dalla Valle is married to Emmi and they have two children.
Dalla Valle is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media. Lauri Dalla Valle is a midfielder who has played for Liverpool and Fulham.
He had a successful loan spell with Bournemouth in 2011. He spent two seasons with Dundee United before joining Exeter City on a loan.
He then had a successful spell with Crewe Alexandra before moving to Zemun in Serbia. He has played 16 times for Liverpool and 102 times for various clubs in his career. He has represented Finland at various age levels. He is currently playing for Zemun in Serbia.
16. John Fleck
Sheffield United F.C.
Career
- 2005–2007: Rangers
- 2007–2012: Rangers
- 2012: Blackpool (loan)
- 2012–2016: Coventry City
- 2016: Sheffield United
- 2007–2008: Scotland U17
- 2008–2010: Scotland U19
- 2009–2012: Scotland U21
- 2019: Scotland
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:07, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21
Fleck was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1991. He started his career with Scottish club Hibernian before moving to Sheffield United in 2014. Fleck has represented Scotland at youth level.
Fleck is a midfielder and has played for Sheffield United in the English Premier League. Fleck has also represented Scotland at under-21 level. Fleck has been described as a "talented midfield player".
Fleck has been a regular for Sheffield United since joining the club. Fleck is contracted to Sheffield United until 2021. Fleck is a talented midfielder who is a mainstay for Sheffield United.
Fleck first caught the eye of Rangers fans when he scored a crucial equaliser against Celtic in a UEFA Cup qualifying match in 2007.
Fleck went on to make over 160 appearances for Coventry City, scoring 14 goals. Fleck made his Scotland debut in 2007 and has since gone on to play 5 times. Fleck left Coventry City in 2016 to sign for Sheffield United. Fleck has scored two goals for Scotland.
Also Played For: coventry city fc, scotland's best football players
Final Words
Football Manager 2009 Best Players of All Time is a comprehensive and detailed database that includes the best players of all time in the Football Manager series.
