Football Manager 2024 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers
Cameron Smith
- Updated: 4 Dec 2023 10:29 CST
- 5 min read
Football Manager 2024 is here, with an all-new rating database for fans of the popular game to get their hands on.
As ever, Football Manager is the go-to place for football fans to build a club in their image, signing young talents and watching them develop into world-beaters.
Starting with clubs such as Real Madrid or Manchester City will give you a huge budget in FM24, although most fans of the game prefer starting with a smaller club and helping them rise up the divisions to glory.
However, while many players will choose to start from the bottom of the managerial ladder, others prefer taking charge of a top team from the beginning as building a team of global superstars can be equally exciting
As you may be aware, Football Manager does not have a rating system like EA FC, for example, which makes the game far more individualistic. However, there is a 'Worldwide Reputation' system to determine which players are regarded at the top of the game.
Players can have a minimum 'Reputation' of 0.5 and a maximum of 5.0. Below, FootballTransfers have listed the best players in Football Manager 2024.
Just be wary, they will cost a fortune!
READ MORE: EA Sports FC 24 player ratings: Top 100 players on the game
Football Manager 2024: Best Goalkeepers
There are 10 goalkeepers with 4.5 'Reputation' on Football Manager 2024, and as a result, they are the best goalkeepers on the game.
Ederson, Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mike Maignan, Andre Onana, Manuel Neuer, Thibaut Courtois, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczesny and Edouard Mendy all have 4.5 'Reputation' on Football Manager 2024.
Of those 'keepers, Ederson will cost the most, with Man City valuing the Brazilian at between £217m-£238m in the game. His compatriot Alisson will also cost a fortune, while Manuel Neuer is the cheapest. Bayern value the veteran German at between £9.6m-£14.5m.
Courtois, Ter Stegen, Szczesny and Mendy are all 'Not For Sale.'
| Player | Club | Value | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ederson | Man City | £217m - £238m | 4.5 |
| = Alisson | Liverpool | £182m - £217m | 4.5 |
| = Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG | £112m - £134m | 4.5 |
| = Mike Maignan | Milan | £72m - £110m | 4.5 |
| = Andre Onana | Man Utd | £65m - £99m | 4.5 |
| = Manuel Neuer | Bayern | £9.6m - £14.5m | 4.5 |
| = Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Barcelona | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Wojciech Szczęsny | Juventus | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Edouard Mendy | Al-Ahli | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
Football Manager 2024: Best Defenders
Just like with the list of goalkeepers, there are also 10 defenders with a 4.5 'Reputation' on Football Manager 2024.
Manchester City pair Ruben Dias and John Stones lead the way, with Pep Guardiola's side demanding £215m-£236m for the former and £172m-£187m for the latter.
PSG duo Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos also have 4.5 'Reputation' and both will likely cost in excess of £100m.
Liverpool's stance on Virgil van Dijk is that he is 'Not For Sale' despite his high reputation.
| Player | Club | Value | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ruben Dias | Man City | £215m - £236m | 4.5 |
| = John Stones | Man City | £172m - £187m | 4.5 |
| = Marquinhos | PSG | £117m - £147m | 4.5 |
| = Achraf Hakimi | PSG | £98m - £147m | 4.5 |
| = Ronald Araujo | Barcelona | £84m - £127m | 4.5 |
| = Raphael Varane | Man Utd | £88m - £110m | 4.5 |
| = Matthijs de Ligt | Bayern | £81m - £102m | 4.5 |
| = Milan Skriniar | PSG | £53m - £63m | 4.5 |
| = Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Kyle Walker | Man City | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
Football Manager 2024: Best Midfielders
Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne is the only midfielder on Football Manager 2024 with a five star reputation. The Belgian is therefore the best midfielder on the game, although he is 'Not For Sale' meaning signing him will not be possible.
His club team-mates Bernardo Silva and Rodri lead the way for midfielders with 4.5 reputation, although they will both cost more than £200m in the game.
Martin Odegaard, Joshua Kimmich, Bruno Fernandes, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Nicolo Barella and Luka Modric complete the top 10 midfielders on Football Manager 2024.
| Player | Club | Value | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kevin de Bruyne | Man City | Not For Sale | 5 |
| 2. Bernardo Silva | Man City | £255m - £305m | 4.5 |
| = Rodri | Man City | £212m - £266m | 4.5 |
| = Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | £206m - £225m | 4.5 |
| = Joshua Kimmich | Bayern | £184m - £203m | 4.5 |
| = Bruno Fernandes | Man Utd | £157m - £173m | 4.5 |
| = Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | £133m - £160m | 4.5 |
| = Federico Valverde | Real Madrid | £98m - £149m | 4.5 |
| = Nicolo Barella | Inter | £99m - £125m | 4.5 |
| = Luka Modric | Real Madrid | £12.5m - £19m | 4.5 |
Football Manager 2024: Best Forwards
Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the three best forwards on Football Manager 2024. All three players have a five star reputation, although Mbappe is the only player available to sign.
Harry Kane is the highest-valued forward with 4.5 reputation following his summer move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich.
Vinicius Jr, Heung-min Son, Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski and Neymar also have 4.5 reputation.
| Player | Club | Value | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kylian Mbappe | PSG | £125m - £188m | 5 |
| = Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | Not For Sale | 5 |
| = Erling Haaland | Man City | Not For Sale | 5 |
| 4. Harry Kane | Bayern | £176m - £226m | 4.5 |
| = Vinicius Jr | Real Madrid | £83m - £125m | 4.5 |
| = Heung-min Son | Tottenham | £70m-£105m | 4.5 |
| = Victor Osimhen | Napoli | £86m - £103m | 4.5 |
| = Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
| = Neymar | Al-Hilal | Not For Sale | 4.5 |
Trending
Read more about: La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atlético, Barcelona, Bayern, Inter, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, PSG, Real Madrid, Alisson, Antonio Rüdiger, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Bukayo Saka, David Alaba, David Raya, Declan Rice, Ederson Moraes, Emiliano Martinez, Erling Haaland, Federico Valverde, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Harry Kane, Jan Oblak, John Stones, Joshua Kimmich, Jude Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Kylian Mbappé, Lautaro Martinez, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, Marc-André ter Stegen, Martin Odegaard, Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski, Rodri, Ronald Araujo, Ruben Dias, Thibaut Courtois, Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba, Éder Militão
