championship manager 01/02 youth training

Speaking of young midfielders who spent time in England, Newcastle’s 19 year old Hugo Viana had huge potential in the game. The 20 year old didn’t quite have a superstar season, but he did play for Chelsea and Liverpool. Interestingly, West Ham were relegated this season, but they also boasted one of the best young players: Joe Cole. Fergie’s team would eventually go on to sign Robin Van Persie (in 2012), but at this point he was a fantastic 18 year old playing for Feyenoord. Championship Manager 02/03ĭuring this season Man U went on to win the league in a very impressive performance.

The 20 year old wouldn’t quite go on to have the superstar career some expected his highlights were playing for Inter and Roma. But Ronaldinho was not the only Brazilian wonderkid, with Adriano turning out for Inter Milan. In 2003 the Brazilian wonderkid would sign for Barcelona, and then go on to win a World Cup, a Champions League and even a Ballon d’Or. In France, a 21 year old Ronaldinho was turning out for PSG. Both would be signed by London clubs Tottenham and Chelsea (respectively) and go on to have brilliant careers. Van Der Vaart was a 19 year old at Ajax, and Robben was an 18 year old at Groningen.

Van Der Vaart and Robben stand out as two players who would take the Premier League by fire. At this time, the Premier League was thriving with some of the best players in English history, and it was also a time of great young players.

Championship manager 01/02 youth training