Our series on FM26 bargains in particular positions has reached the forward position, meaning we have reached the end of our journey through FM26’s bargains. However, enjoy our final instalment of the series, so without further ado, here are our favourite FM26 forward bargains:
(Please note these are players who I haven’t included in the other lists, who can play as a forward, such as Memphis Depay and Alexis Vega)
Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg)
The Danish international striker has become one of my favourite out-and-out forwards in the last few years, both on FM24 and FM26. The 26-year-old is the sort of player who can fit into the squad of most teams in the European elite.
He is a first-choice for mid-to-low teams, but can also be a handy squad option for bigger teams if not a starter. Wind has some excellent stats; among others, he has 14+ in technique, first touch, heading, passing, composure and determination.
Those are strong stats for a forward who can be signed for around £8.5-£10m from Wolfsburg. The biggest challenge to signing the forward is competition for his signature.
Tomáš Chorý (Slavia Prague)
Chorý is often underrated as he doesn’t play in a high-profile league. However, the 30-year-old’s stats belie his price tag of below £10m. For example, the Czech international has +16 stats for finishing, heading, off-the-ball and bravery.
These are all ideal stats for a lone striker. Playing in a team that will give him the right service, Chorý will score goals for most teams. He may not be quite good enough for elite European teams, unless used as a backup player, but he can thrive for mid-to-low level teams in most of Europe’s leading leagues.
While we may have avoided signing players in their 30s in past editions of the game, Chorý is too good an opportunity to turn down for £10m, a fee that can be negotiated down.
Petr Musa (FC Dallas)
The Croatian international is another diamond in the rough among bargain forwards. He is currently plying his trade in the MLS with FC Dallas. The 27-year-old was prolific in the MLS last season, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in the US top flight.
On FM26, his stats are highly respectable, and he can certainly do a job for most teams at the highest level of the European game. The highlights of his stats are his finishing, heading, composure, and concentration, all of which are 14+. Like other players on this list, he would make an ideal lone striker.
At 27, he is a good age for a forward. The fact that he can be signed for £10m, including add-ons, makes him highly attractive to most European clubs.
Álvaro Morata (Como, on loan from Milan)
The highly experienced forward is a player who has been around the block of European football during his career, having represented Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, and in some cases has done so on numerous occasions.
He moved to Italian minnows Como in the summer for a fresh challenge. He has yet to set the world alight in Serie A in real life. However, in FM26, he can prove to be a handy player, even if he is towards the latter stages of his playing career.
On FM26, Morata has strong stats, as his finishing, first touch, technique, and decision-making are all rated at 15+. He might be 32, but there is still plenty left in his tank.
Although he is not the quickest player on FM26, if you set up your team to get the best out of the Spanish international, then he will score goals. His value of between £1.8m and £6m makes him excellent value.
There is a caveat to signing Morata in the fact that he is only on loan at Como from Milan. They have an option to buy included in the loan deal. However, if they don’t exercise that right, Morata can be signed in the second summer transfer window.
Henry Martin (Club America)
The experienced forward is a familiar name to those who have played FIFA/EA FC Sports in recent seasons, as he is a fantastic free-agent signing given that the game lacks rights to Mexican clubs.
Although the 32-year-old is not free on FM26, his £3m price tag is still an absolute bargain. His stats are strong for a player of such good value, too. In fact, the Mexican international has +15 for finishing, heading, off the ball and work rate.
Due to his age, he is not one for the long term, but he can certainly come in and do a decent job for your team for a few seasons.
