It doesn't always take extreme figures and ridiculous transfer fees to secure a striker who will bag 20+ goals per season.
When starting a new save on FM, the first thing you’ll probably do is rebuild the squad. And in most cases, the first one on your list will be a good striker. Now, unless you like to manage “sugar daddy” clubs, chances are you will be restricted in your search by the budget available to you.
But, worry not! It is not necessary to splash the cash for a quality goal scorer. All you need to do is to search a little deeper.
Here’s some help:
15. Adam Hlozek
- Age: 16 years old
- Nationality: Czech Republic
- Club: Sparta Praha
- Value: 1.5 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2021.
- Very fast player
- Great potential
- Lots of flair
Many of us prefer to build up the player from his younger age to football maturity. If that’s your thing too, take a look into this fella. His stats are not very high right now, but he’s only 16 and already showing some serious skill in Sparta.
Very high flair and pace promise that one day, if everything is alright, you’ll have magnificent dribbler and overall mental stats with high determination ensures fantastic development potential. Worth scouting indeed.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/152862/adam-hlozek/
14. Matías Arezo
- Age: 16 years old
- Nationality: Uruguay
- Club: River Plate Montevideo
- Value: 744 K
- Contract expires: 30.06.2021.
- Very determined
- Fantastic attributes for his age
- Great potential
Now, this is a hidden gem. He’s only 16, comes pretty cheap, but look at that stats. Even at this early age he has everything that one striker needs to have. Finishing, heading, technical, composure, determination, flair, combined with very high determination, acceleration and stamina. No wonder the pundits dubbed him to be next Luis Suarez.
This guy has real potential, and if managed properly can easily develop into a top striker for any club. Coming straight from River Plate Montevideo youth academy, he’s already exploded in Uruguay’s U17 first team being the second goal scorer of the U17 South American tournament in 2019 (he scored 5 of 7 goals for Uruguay against Ecuador).
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/155686/matias-arezo/
13. Sebastiano Esposito
- Age: 16 years old
- Nationality: Italy
- Club: Inter Milan
- Value: 4,7 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2023.
- Very determined
- Fantastic physical stats
- Great potential
Sebastiano debut for Inter as the youngest player ever to feature in a European competition match for the club in Europa League against Eintracht in March 2019. No doubt fantastic potential, he is the target for many clubs at the Apennines.
In FM20 he brings fantastic overall stats for his age, especially in a physical sense. He got everything that a good striker needs and you won’t have to splash to much cash for his services. If you happen to manage a weaker side he even can make an impact immediately in your first team.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/151981/sebastiano-esposito/
12. Milan Pavkov
- Age: 25 years old
- Nationality: Serbia
- Club: Red Star Belgrade
- Value: 780 K
- Contract expires: 30.06.2022.
- Fantastic in air
- Very strong
- Relishes big matches
What? Never heard of Milan Pavkov? Well no wonder there, he plays in Serbian Super Liga. But, if you are CL fan chances are you witnessed his fantastic performance in 2:0 win against Liverpool in Belgrade, during the group stage, after which Liverpool won CL. This guy scored both Red Star’s goals (header after the corner and screamer from 25+ meters) against best European goalkeeper (Alison) and best European defender (VVD). Impressive don’t you think?
His stats in FM20 are pretty solid, mental attributes going high, and physical witnessing his strength and aerial dominance. He maybe is not star material but, in all but top sides this guy will make a difference in front of the opposition’s goal. Dominant in air, great movement off the ball, and high composure will ensure lots of goals in every campaign. Also, he still can polish his skills. Best of all, he’s under 1M and will make an immediate impact for sure.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/155809/milan-pavkov/
11. Diego Souza
- Age: 34 years old
- Nationality: Brazil
- Club: Gremio
- Value: 1.3 M
- Contract expires: 31.12.2020.
- Fantastic technical attributes
- High vision and flair
- Experienced
If you are looking for immediate improvement on your team’s scoring abilities look no further. Souza is a true Brazilian magician with plenty of experience. His stats are great and his technical is just….well, Brazilian at its best.
Diego is a fantastic striker, and he will boost your scoring chart in no time. Even in top tier leagues and clubs this man will make an impact. He’s currently in Gremio and no stranger to quality matches. He is 34, but stillhas some more fuel left. Great value for money ratio.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/219421/diego-souza/
10. Fedor Chalov
- Age: 21 years old
- Nationality: Russia
- Club: CSKA Moscow
- Value: 3.2 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2022.
- Very fast
- Tremendous mental stats
- Will develop in a fantastic player
From Russia with love. This young CSKA star is going places for sure. His technical stats are nothing special, but look at that mental! With 21 years of age, and determination, bravery, off the ball, teamwork and vision this high, he will develop into a top player in the right environment. He has great potential.
Fedor is a very unselfish player and exploits the space very cleverly both to make himself available and to make space for other teammates. His intelligence on the football pitch makes him a fantastic option in the final third. Chalov’s confidence and composure in front of goal came apparent when he scored against Real Madrid and Arsenal in CL last year. It’s these qualities that mark him out as one of the most intelligent young strikers in Europe.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/149626/fedor-chalov/
9. Jonathan David
- Age: 19 years old
- Nationality: Canada
- Club: KAA Gent
- Value: 9.5 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2023.
- Excellent potential
- Very fast
- Versatile
David plays for Belgium’s Gent and is already drawing attention from major clubs in Europe. No wonder there. He is young, with lots of potential, very balanced overall stats and with magnificent speed. And already making a significant impact for Canada’s national side.
Jonathan heavily relies on his dribbling, and technic, aided with a tremendous pace. He’s scoring abilities are proven in Jupiler League where he scored 18 goals in 27 games last season, adding 8 assists as well. This guy will be worth every buck you pay for him, and you better hurry because Barca already turned their head towards him.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147957/jonathan-david/
8. Michael Kouamé
- Age: 21 years old
- Nationality: Côte d'Ivoire
- Club: Fiorentina
- Value: 8.7 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2023.
- Amazing physical stats
- Well rounded mental stats
- Good potential
Kouame is one more fantastic product of Côte d'Ivoire’s famous talent production. He has been playing on the Apennines from 2014 and being only 21 has enough experience to make the next step. He is currently in Fiorentina on loan from Genoa, so if the Viola past on him, you’ll have the chance to make him your own.
When you take a deeper look at his attributes it becomes apparent that Kouame resembles Drogba from younger age. His pace is unbelievable and his mental attributes are very balanced. With a right guidance, this guy is able to become a star player for any outfit.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147836/michael-kouame/
7. Viktor Fischer
- Age: 25 years old
- Nationality: Denmark
- Club: FC København
- Value: 3.7 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2022.
- Highly technical player
- Very determined
- Fantastic dribbler
When you have a player with these technical attributes and combined with fantastic determination, anticipation, and flair, you have yourself a real weapon in attack. Viktor is proved himself already in Denmark and is absolutely ready to make an impact in stronger side than København.
This technically gifted player with great mental stats is a prototype of the modern center forward. He can play in many roles for your side and will improve if managed properly. Fischer comes pretty cheaply, and with only 25, you may get yourself a great forward for years to come.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/148789/viktor-fischer/
6. Dejan Joveljic
- Age: 20 years old
- Nationality: Serbia
- Club: RSC Anderlecht
- Value: 3 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2024.
- Fantastic movement off the ball
- Naturally fit
- Great finisher
When Red Star let go of this kid for a mere 3.6M to Eintracht Frankfurt, not many heads turned in awe. But let me tell you, this one is an amazing prospect. Dejan scored stunning 44 goals in just 28 games for Red Star’s young team, and 11 goals in 22 games for the senior side. Pure goal-scoring machine, isn’t he?
He didn't quite bounce very good in Frankfurt so they loaned him to Anderlecht. Great environment for a young striker to develop. Although still young, Joveljić has amazing instincts in the box, and his goal-scoring ability is fantastic. Not only that, but he is also able to link play pretty good and his movement off the ball, aerial ability and pace make him mobile and lethal finisher already.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/150256/dejan-joveljic/
5. Bas Dost
- Age: 30 years old
- Nationality: Netherland
- Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
- Value: 9.6 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2022.
- Great in the air
- Mental attributes are just stunning
- Very consistent
Doost is a proven striker in the FM franchise. If you need someone to jump right in and push forward your team’s effort, he’s your guy. I keep signing him for various sides, and he keeps scoring no matter what. Fantastic consistency, really.
Bas is great in the air, has a killer instinct in front of goal, and will not complicate too much when he finds himself in the chance to score. He is very adaptable and will find his way in any tier. He became somewhat a legend in Sporting for the last 4 years and now he is in Eintracht which means he won’t come cheap like some of the guys on this list. But, he is a great scoring machine.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147935/bas-dost/
4. Josef Martínez
- Age: 26 years old
- Nationality: Venezuela
- Club: Atlanta United
- Value: 6.7 M
- Contract expires: 31.12.2023.
- Great technic
- Tremendous physical stats
- Very determined
What a physical on this guy. Venezuelan striker is a pure beast on the pitch. Fast and furious, he will either outrun the defense, or simply shovel them away. When you combine this with great technic that he possess you got yourself a fantastic striker.
Atlanta will not be eager to sell, however, a call from over the ocean may not be easy for Josef to ignore. He scored magnificent 54 goals in 60 games in MLS and proven the disappointing stint in Torino a couple of years ago was just a bad moment in his career.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/148662/josef-martinez/
3. Raúl Ruidíaz
- Age: 28 years old
- Nationality: Peru
- Club: Seattle Sounders
- Value: 5.9 M
- Contract expires: 31.12.2020.
- Amazingly fast
- Tremendous flair
- Fantastic all-around stats
Another oversea striker based in MLS, Raul is Peruvian forward, with amazing pace and flair. He is very adaptable tactically, adjusting his game to the team’s style of play, with no impact on his goal scoring abilities.
Since he doesn’t need to involve himself in build-up play to find the rhythm of the game as many forwards do, he can adapt to many different systems of play. And though the Peruvian striker flourishes on good service in the box, he is capable of changing games through individual flashes of brilliance as well.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/149020/raul-ruidiaz/
2. Odsonne Edouard
- Age: 21 years old
- Nationality: France
- Club: Celtic
- Value: 24.2 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2022.
- Amazing physical attributes
- His finishing is tremendous
- Already top player and with lots of potential
If it wasn’t for the next guy on the list, Edouard would easily be number 1. French international with only 21 years of age is already making a fantastic impact on Celtic’s play. He scored 28 goals in 43 games, adding 14 assists as well. No wonder that Arsenal is supposedly very interested in obtaining his services.
Now, he may not exactly be “bargain striker” but the price you’ll have to pay for him will definitely bring you much more in the future. He is already pure striker, with amazing attributes, and still plenty of potential for development.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147616/odsonne-edouard/
1. Erling Haaland
- Age: 18 years old
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Club: FC red Bull Salzburg
- Value: 11.8 M
- Contract expires: 30.06.2023.
- Most gifted striker in the game
- Fantastic physical stats
- Great starting stats for a striker
Erling Haaland is a beast. Norwegian wonderkid who plays as Striker for RB Salzburg in FM20 (if you don’t start with winter update) is proving his quality day after day in any competition you let him play. And he is freaking 18!
He has been handed his senior Norway debut already and was a regular at several junior levels for the country. Haaland is widely regarded as one of the best young forwards in the FM20 who is a natural goal scorer. He is a tall strong forward who is very clinical in front of the goal. He is touted as the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic having similar attributes to the legendary forward.
His stats are excellent to start with and become monstrous even under a computer manager making him one of the best players in the game.
Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/148951/erling-haaland/
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