2006 Wonderkids Top ((new)): Football Manager

Football Manager 2006 featured iconic wonderkids like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside cult heroes such as Freddy Adu and Igor Akinfeev. These players, including bargain finds like Anthony Vanden Borre, were often dominant virtual talents that defined a generation of gaming. For more on these Football Manager 2006 wonderkids, visit SPORTbible

In 2006, certain names were "must-buys" that could carry a lower-league team to the Champions League. Freddy Adu football manager 2006 wonderkids top

• The Butcher. Cheap (£6-8m). 20 Bravery, 20 Tackling, 20 Determination.

(AM RLC, Barcelona): Just breaking into the first team; widely considered one of the best prospects in the game. Cristiano Ronaldo Football Manager 2006 featured iconic wonderkids like Lionel