Football Manager 26: Top 50 best free agents to sign

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Published at :November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Modified at :November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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Boost your squad without spending a penny

The Football Manager fans are pretty excited as today, Football Manager 26 is all set to go live. Everyone will be busy building their squads and the free agent market is the biggest weapon.

No negotiation or no spending big money on transfer, just pure scouting skills to grab those experienced pro players to your squad. In this article, we present you with the best 50 free agents who are the best option to sign for your squad.

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Top 50 best free agents in Football Manager 26

Here are the best free agents based on their current ability and they are mixed with teens and experienced veteran players:

Rank	Player Name	Age	Position(s)	CA Rating
1	Takehiro Tomiyasu	26	DRC, DLC, WBR, WBL	72
2	Oriol Romeu	33	DM, MC	70
3	Rafinha	32	MC, MR, AMR, AMC	70
4	Fernando	37	DM, MC	69
5	Fernandinho	40	DM, MC	68
6	Renan Lodi	27	DLC, WBL	68
7	Sergio Reguilon	28	DLC, WBL	68
8	Giacomo Bonaventura	35	MC, AMC	68
9	Lorenzo Insigne	34	AML, ST	68
10	Juan Bernat	32	DLC, WBL, ML, AML	68
11	Jaime Seoane	28	DM, MC, AMC	67
12	Mario Rui	34	DLC, WBL, MC	66
13	Rafael Carioca	36	DM, MC	66
14	Lucas Perez	36	AMR, AML, AMC, ST	66
15	Dries Mertens	38	AMC, ST	65
16	Grzegorz Krychowiak	35	DM, MC	65
17	Manuel Riemann	36	GK	65
18	Vicente Guaita	38	GK	65
19	Koffi Djidji	32	DC	65
20	Ivan Marcano	38	DC	65
21	Hugo Mallo	34	DRC, WBR	65
22	Majeed Waris	33	AML, ST	65
23	Christian Rivera	27	DM, MC	65
24	Craig Dawson	35	DC	65
25	Michail Antonio	35	MR, AMR, ST	65
26	Diego Costa	36	ST	65
27	Roque Mesa	36	DM, MC	65
28	Harold Preciado	31	AMR, AML, ST	65
29	Hakim Ziyech	32	MC, MR, ML, AMR, AML, AMC	64
30	Pawel Dawidowicz	30	DC	64
31	Jose Campana	32	MC	64
32	Alvaro Aguado	29	MC, AMC	64
33	Ryan Fredericks	32	DRC, WBR, MR, AMR	64
34	Darren Rodolph	38	GK	64
35	Douglas Costa	34	AMR, AML, AMC	64
36	Ismaily	35	DLC, WBL	64
37	Fraser Forster	37	GK	63
38	Miralem Pjanic	35	DM, MC	63
39	Dimitri Payet	38	AMR, AML, AMC	63
40	Mohamed Fouzair	33	AMR, AMC	63
41	Jason Denayer	30	DC	63
42	Marcelo	38	DC	63
43	Jean	29	GK	63
44	Josh Dasilva	26	MC	63
45	Javi Manquillo	31	DRC, DLC, WBR	63
46	Carlos Clerc	33	DLC, WBL	63
47	Jordan Amavi	31	DLC, WBL, ML	63
48	Rui Patricio	37	GK	63
49	Brian Olivan	31	DLC, WBL	62
50	Rick Karsdorp	30	DRC, WBR	62

Also Read: Football Manager 26: Best wonderkids to get for every position

Final Thoughts

Based on your squad formation, you can scout out the players that you need from this list. You have players from every position to choose from, so make sure to scout smartly.

Football Manager 26 will be released today, November 4, 2025 at 8 am PST/ 4 pm GMT/ 5 pm CET.

FAQs

Who are the best free agents in Football Manager 26?

Top picks include Takehiro Tomiyasu (CA 72, versatile defender), Oriol Romeu (CA 70, midfield anchor), and Lorenzo Insigne (CA 68, creative forward)

How do I sign free agents in Football Manager 26?

Search “Unattached Players” in the staff search, filter by position/age, and negotiate contracts. Offer competitive wages and bonuses to seal deals fast.

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