YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO - THE BEST WONDERKID
BVB 09 (2020-2042)
Today, I will be discussing the career of one of the best wonderkids ever to grace the game, in any edition. Not only a top 5 wonderkid of all-time, but he went on to become the best player in my FM21 save by a country mile.
I mean, no one, came close to the dominance displayed by Moukoko in the 20 odd years he played for my Borussia Dortmund side.
Maybe it was SI that boosted up his attributes at the age of 15, just so we could have fun or perhaps the attributes he got at such a relatively young age were reflective of his massive potential in real life.
To be a better judge of that, we will have to wait until FM22 comes out. His attributes might not be the same as they were in FM21, but his potential will still be there as the best wonderkid ever.
MOUKOKO IN 2020
As you can see, he is by far the best wonderkid you would ever see at the age of 15. Unbelievable and out of this world attributes.
In the 2020/2021 season, where he started to play in all formats, he scored 28 goals in 32 matches and this is coming when he is only 16 years old.
His best season occurred in 2031/32 where he scored 98 goals in 53 matches.
Moukoko in 2026
Moukoko in 2040
THE PERFECT BEAST!
Moukoko absolutely possess the perfect attributes required for any of the striker roles. He possesses much more than what you see in the game in the extra stuff that he does on pitch.
What makes him one of the all-time greats is his rapid development (you'll have the finished product by the time he reaches the age of 18).
He also wins matches for you all on his own. His impeccable lethal finishing touch, the ability to score from anywhere in the box, scoring unbelievable goals.
HE WILL CARRY YOUR TEAM ALL ON HIS OWN. Not forgetting his lethal left foot, though I did try to train him to develop his right foot as well. However, that was unsuccessful.
You have to keep in mind though that all tactics work differently. But in my 4-2-4 wide set-up, I only used him as ST (AF).
ACHIEVEMENTS
As you can see, he had a magnificent career. By far, the best career for my team as long as I have been playing CM or FM. In my most honest opinion, he is the best and by far my most favorite player in any edition.
The guy's immense! Keep in mind, I have managed Dybala, Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Greenwood along with countless other wonderkids. I personally did saves where I retired one player at their original club. All I have to say is, no contest!
Obviously he might not have the same career for you as he did for me. But once again, with every star player in your team, it all depends on finding their niche in the team. It comes down to where to play them. Also, finding out their best spot in your formation where they would thrive for you for 20+ odd years.
Also, the team you build around the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Greenwood etc. It is also a key ingredient in getting the best out of the best player in your team.
An astounding 1,429 career goals scored in 1,186 matches overall. In the league, 823 goals scored in 656 matches. In other stats, 414 assists, 227 PoMs, and an average rating of 7.76.
Keep in mind, the overall time he missed through injuries was 3 years of game time during the season. If he had missed minimal time, over 2,000 goals would have been scored with ease.
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- European Golden Boy
Ballon d'Or
World Cup
European Golden Boot
Best Player in Europe
Goal 50
German Footballer of the Year
FIFA Best Men's Player
FIFPRO Player of the Year - (4x)
(15x)
(1x)
(17x)
(14x)
(13x)
(17x)
(15x)
(15x)
I personally can't wait to manage him again in FM22. Safe to say, he would still be the best wonderkid in Football Manager 2022.
It will be a huge challenge to replicate his stats from FM21. Despite that, it will be a fun Dortmund save again, with him spear-heading our attack.
If you can manage him at least once in any edition of FM, very very very highly recommended. I am certain that Moukoko will still be the best wonderkid for the next few editions.
