Football Manager 2023 is almost here, with brand new features announced for this year's game.
With that in mind, we know gaffers will already want to start planning those shortlists ahead of this year's game, and we've got you covered for the best wingers you can sign in this year's game.
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From certified stars that will break the bank to those who won't cost the earth, we've got something for every kind of manager on this list.
Top Stars
Mo Salah and Lionel Messi take the top spot in the wide roles in Football Manager 2023, with the two sensations more than capable of breaking multiple records for your side.
Messi may be getting older, but we're sure there are at least another two seasons in those legs.
| Name | Club | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | PSG | 186 | |
| Mo Salah | Liverpool | 184 | |
| Neymar | PSG | 180 | |
| Sadio Mane | Bayern Munich | 176 | |
| Heung-Min Son | Tottenham | 169 | |
| Vinicius Junior | Real Madrid | 166 | |
| Luis Diaz | Liverpool | 161 |
Vinicius Junior is the obvious one to watch on this list, with the Real Madrid star more than capable of becoming one of the most dangerous players in FM23.
Hidden Gems
We all love a hidden gem in Football Manager 2023 and the following stars fill that criteria brilliantly.
| Name | Club | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeremy Pino | Villareal | 140 | |
| Justin Kluivert | Valencia | 141 | |
| Alexis Saelmaekers | AC Milan | 147 | |
| Mikkel Damsgaard | Brentford | 140 | |
| Jonathan Ikone | Fiorentina | 140 | |
| Harvey Barnes | Leicester City | 149 |
Yeremy Pino is the one true wonderkid who could explode into a superstar, with the versatile forward able to play both centrally and on the wing.
If it's an outside shout you're looking for then turn your attention to Mikkel Damsgaard, with Brentford's newest recruit boating a high potential rating.
Potential Heroes
We all love finding a club hero in Football Manager and these stars below could become your next favourite gem.
| Name | Club | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Neto | Wolves | 138 | |
| Samuel Chukwueze | Villareal | 139 | |
| Michael Olise | Crystal Palace | 137 | |
| Mykhaylo Mudryk | Shaktar Donetsk | 128 | |
| Calvin Stengs | OGC Nice | 135 | |
| Jens Petter Hauge | AC Milan | 134 |
Michael Olise is the obvious choice for a player that boasts flair, pace and true crossing quality from the wide areas, but you'll have to make Palace a big offer if you're to sign the young Frenchman.
Nice winger Calvin Stengs could be a good alternative with similar stats to Olise, with the Dutch youngster more than capable of becoming a star.
For a mix of versatility and true future quality, we think you should be looking no further than Pedro Neto, with the Wolves winger certain to be hot property in Football Manager 2023.
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