The undisputed GOAT. Scores 50+ goals per season for roughly £1m-£2m. To Madeira
Versatile defender who is fast, strong, and relatively affordable. Taribo West Free Agent
A familiar name to modern football fans. In 3.9.68, he is an absolute powerhouse in central midfield who hits venomous long shots. 💎 Hidden Bargains & Free Agents
Set team mentality to . You will average 3.5 goals a game. cm 01 02 best players 3.9 68
World-class central defensive attributes. He is strong, aggressive, and immediately improves any backline in the top flights of England, Italy, or Spain. Julius Aghahowa (F RLC | Shakhtar Donetsk)
The most effective tactic is often a or 4-4-2 Diamond with:
(SC): A legendary "fictional" player (added by a scout) available from Gouveia. He often requires a "Large" database setting to appear. Tonton Zola Moukoko The undisputed GOAT
The stands as the definitive, final official data release for Championship Manager 01/02 , establishing the gold standard for retro football management. This update resolved critical system bugs from the baseline 3.9.60 edition, modified regional team rules, and refined the player attribute weights that fuel the iconic match engine. While it subtlely adjusted the overpowered natures of certain players, patch 3.9.68 remains packed with legendary bargains, elite wonderkids, and game-breaking goalscorers.
Dominating the Pitch: The Definitive CM 01/02 Best Players Guide for Patch 3.9.68
(AMC) : A cult hero and "god" of the 3.9.68 database, widely regarded as a must-buy for his creative output. Ibrahim Said Taribo West Free Agent A familiar name to
Perfect for managers starting with limited budgets, these players can be signed immediately for zero transfer fee. Taribo West
| Player | Club | Price | Goals per season | |--------|------|-------|------------------| | | Gouveia | £40k | 50+ | | Maxim Tsigalko | Dinamo Minsk | £400k | 40+ (Pace 18, Finishing 19) | | Cherno Samba | Millwall | Free (end of season 1) | 35+ | | Anatoly Todorov | Litex Lovech | £200k | 45+ if given free role | | Kennedy Bakircioglu | Hammarby | £350k | More of a shadow striker, but 20 technique/20 finishing |