FM27 En İyi Serbest Oyuncular! | Football Manager 27 Best Free Agents

Strengthening your squad in Football Manager 27 does not require emptying your transfer budget. Free agents arrive without a transfer fee, allowing managers to secure experienced veterans and rotation options who can immediately impact top-flight sides or lower-tier clubs. Knowing which players deserve a contract is the key to maintaining a balanced wage bill while maximizing on-pitch performance.

How Free Agents Are Ranked

Ratings for free agents at launch are derived from ScoutFM data, indicating the standard and tier where each player can successfully perform:

• 80 and above: A key player for a top-flight side.
• 77 and above: An ideal squad rotation option for a top-flight side.
• 74 and above: A star player for a 2nd-tier side.
• 72 and above: An important player for a 3rd-tier side.
• 70 and above: An influential player for a 4th-tier side.

Players capable of covering multiple positions are listed once under their primary role.

Best Goalkeepers (GK)

Experienced goalkeepers can step straight in as your number one option between the posts:

• Juan Carlos (Age: 38, Rating: 79, Nationality: Spain) – Girona’s long-serving keeper holds the highest rating among free agent goalkeepers.
• S. Mignolet (Age: 38, Rating: 77, Nationality: Belgium) – The former Liverpool keeper brings a history of title victories in Belgium with Club Brugge.
• V. Guaita (Age: 39, Rating: 77, Nationality: Spain) – A veteran of Valencia, Getafe, and Crystal Palace with extensive experience in La Liga and the Premier League.
• A. Adán (Age: 39, Rating: 77, Nationality: Spain) – A Portuguese champion with Sporting CP in 2021 who adds valuable dressing room leadership.
• T. Vaclík (Age: 36, Rating: 75, Nationality: Czech Republic) – A 2020 Europa League winner with Sevilla, making him a reliable backup choice.

Best Right-Backs (DR)

On the right flank, experience frequently outweighs raw pace:

• S. Coleman (Age: 37, Rating: 78, Nationality: Ireland) – Everton's long-time captain who spent over 15 years with the Toffees.
• E. Hysaj (Age: 32, Rating: 77, Nationality: Albania) – A Napoli and Lazio veteran capable of filling in on the left flank with the same rating.
• E. Krafth (Age: 31, Rating: 77, Nationality: Sweden) – A Sweden international with multiple Premier League seasons at Newcastle.
• N. Clyne (Age: 35, Rating: 77, Nationality: England) – The former Liverpool full-back who established regular minutes at Crystal Palace.
• P. Stenzel (Age: 30, Rating: 73, Nationality: Germany) – A regular fixture for VfB Stuttgart, suited for a 3rd-tier club.

Best Left-Backs (DL)

The left side offers versatile options capable of driving forward into attacking phases:

• O. Zinchenko (Age: 29, Rating: 80, Nationality: Ukraine) – A four-time Premier League champion with Manchester City who maintains his 80 rating at defensive midfield and left wing.
• R. Guerreiro (Age: 32, Rating: 79, Nationality: Portugal) – A Euro 2016 winner with Portugal who can also operate comfortably in central midfield.
• Mário Rui (Age: 35, Rating: 78, Nationality: Portugal) – A 2023 Serie A champion with Napoli who remains reliable on the flank.
• J. Amavi (Age: 32, Rating: 78, Nationality: France) – The top-rated French player in this role, bringing experience from Marseille and Aston Villa.

Best Centre-Backs (DC)

Central defense features elite options capable of starting immediately for top-flight teams:

• F. Acerbi (Age: 38, Rating: 85, Nationality: Italy) – Out of contract with Inter since June, holding the third-highest rating across the entire free agent pool.
• R. Saïss (Age: 36, Rating: 80, Nationality: Morocco) – Captain of the Morocco squad that reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, retaining an 80 rating at defensive midfield.
• A. Webster (Age: 31, Rating: 79, Nationality: England) – A long-standing Brighton defender and one of the younger central options.
• R. Albiol (Age: 40, Rating: 78, Nationality: Spain) – A 2010 World Cup winner who secured the 2021 Europa League with Villarreal.
• S. Gigot (Age: 32, Rating: 78, Nationality: France) – The former Marseille defender brings notable physicality to aerial and ground duels.

Best Defensive & Attacking Midfielders (DM, AMC)

In the middle of the pitch, experienced playmakers dictate the tempo:

• C. Eriksen (Age: 34, Rating: 83, Nationality: Denmark) – Free following his departure from Wolfsburg, maintaining an 83 rating on both wings.
• D. Parejo (Age: 37, Rating: 81, Nationality: Spain) – A 2021 Europa League winner with Villarreal known for exceptional passing range.
• J. Mata (Age: 38, Rating: 80, Nationality: Spain) – A 2010 World Cup winner and 2012 Champions League winner with Chelsea.
• O. Ntcham (Age: 30, Rating: 75, Nationality: Cameroon) – Former Celtic and Swansea midfielder offering several productive years ahead.
• Y. Benzia (Age: 31, Rating: 75, Nationality: Algeria) – A Lyon academy product who represented Lille and earned caps for Algeria.
• Á. Aguado (Age: 30, Rating: 75, Nationality: Spain) – A reliable midfielder suited for 2nd-tier competition.

Best Wingers (AMR, AML)

Wide areas boast some of the highest ratings outside of the striker position:

• R. Mahrez (Age: 35, Rating: 86, Nationality: Algeria) – A 2016 Premier League champion with Leicester City, available after leaving Al-Ahli.
• Pedro (Age: 38, Rating: 84, Nationality: Spain) – A 2010 World Cup winner who performs effectively on either flank.
• J. Sancho (Age: 26, Rating: 81, Nationality: England) – The youngest player on the list, capable of anchoring both wings for multiple seasons.
• V. Figueroa (Age: 42, Rating: 80, Nationality: Argentina) – The oldest player on the list, arriving from Chacarita Juniors with a consistent 80 rating across both wings.

Best Strikers (ST)

The attacking line includes decorated goalscorers and elite finishers:

• K. Benzema (Age: 38, Rating: 88, Nationality: France) – The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is available after concluding his contract with Al-Hilal, holding the highest individual rating in the game.
• L. de Jong (Age: 35, Rating: 84, Nationality: Netherlands) – A 2020 Europa League winner with Sevilla who remains a dominant aerial threat.
• M. Icardi (Age: 33, Rating: 80, Nationality: Argentina) – A two-time Serie A top scorer with Inter who also played for PSG and Galatasaray.
• W. Ben Yedder (Age: 35, Rating: 79, Nationality: France) – The former Monaco and Sevilla forward possesses clinical finishing ability.
• R. Falcao (Age: 40, Rating: 78, Nationality: Colombia) – Colombia’s all-time leading scorer and a 2012 Europa League winner with Atlético Madrid.

Financial Strategy for Free Agents

While signing a free agent eliminates transfer fees, clubs must still account for wage demands and signing-on bonuses. For players aged 35 and older, targeting 1- or 2-season contracts helps keep the overall wage bill under control. Player availability updates throughout the season as new deals are struck, making free agency an ongoing resource for squad building alongside high-potential wonderkids.