Championship Manager 01 02 Best Players 3.9.68 (2K HD)
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best players in Championship Manager 01/02 with the 3.9.68 update (the most popular and stable database patch, which fixes the original’s bugs and rebalances attributes).
The "How Did They Miss That?" Bargains
These players were often free or criminally underpriced. A true CM manager’s first move was always the "Approach to Sign" on Bosman free transfers. championship manager 01 02 best players 3.9.68
- José Antonio Reyes (Sevilla): You could often unsettle him for £5m. Left-footed, fast, creative. He was the Spanish Robert Pires.
- Mikael Dorsin (Stabæk): The most consistent left-back you will ever find. Never below a 7/10. Cost: £400k. Value: Priceless.
- Razvan Rat (Rapid Bucharest): A young, flying full-back who could also play left midfield. Versatile, quick, and cheap as chips.
Strikers
- Cherno Samba (Gam/Eng): The most famous wonderkid. Start him as a sub; he will become a Ballon d'Or winner.
- ** Freddy Adu (USA):** Appears slightly later or via the editor. Pace 20, Acceleration 20.
- Javier Portillo (Spa): Real Madrid youngster. Finishing is elite.
- Kevin Kuranyi (Ger): Strong, aerial threat, consistent.
The Hidden Gems (Lower League Saviors)
You’re managing in Division 3. You have no money. Your scout is a blind man with a grudge. Fear not. These men will ascend through the leagues with you. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best players
- Julius Aghahowa (Shakhtar): Before he became known for his real-life somersaults, he was the ultimate pace merchant. Acceleration 20, Pace 20, Finishing 17. He’d tear League One defenses apart and score 30+ goals a season. A cheat code for the poor.
- Andri Sigþórsson (BK Häcken): The Icelandic giant. Not pretty, but devastating. He had a 20 for heading and strength. Pair him with a winger who can cross (like Mike Duff from Cheltenham), and you have a goal machine.
- Cherno Samba (Millwall): The wonderkid. Only 15 years old in the database. Patience required. But by 2005, he’d be England’s No. 9. His finishing would hit 20. His composure? 20. He was the future.
The Tactical Exploit: How to Use These Players
Finding the championship manager 01 02 best players 3.9.68 is only half the battle. You must use the 4-1-3-2 or 4-3-3 Diablo tactic (search the forums). The match engine cannot handle a free-roaming attacking midfielder. Play To Madeira as a free role AMC, or Tsigalko as a fast striker with "Run with Ball" and "Through Balls." The "How Did They Miss That
Pro tip: Set your passing to "Direct" and tempo to "Quick." With players like Kerr and Källström, you will slice through any defense.