{"id":1131365,"date":"2020-02-18T11:10:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T11:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1131365"},"modified":"2020-03-20T12:36:21","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:36:21","slug":"football-manager-2020-best-full-backs-transfer-targets-every-budget","status":"publish","type":"gaming","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/gaming\/football-manager-2020-best-full-backs-transfer-targets-every-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Manager 2020: Best full-backs to sign for every budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Every new head coach faces the same dilemma on Football Manager 2020. Who to sign?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;ve pitched up at the hallowed Bernabeu turf or opted for the humble abode of any Championship outfit, you&#8217;ll need fresh recruits to spruce things up.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; max-width: 700px;\" title=\"Audioboom player\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7494632\/embed\/v4\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And top of your shopping list will be a full-back, right? Let\u2019s face it, those buccaneering defenders are all the rage at the minute. Where would <span id=\"urn:enhancement-3515f998\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/jurgen_klopp\">Jurgen Klopp<\/span> be without <span id=\"urn:enhancement-6af1947\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/trent_alexander-arnold\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/span>? Or <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e645b41a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/fc_barcelona\">Barcelona<\/span> without Jordi Alba?<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, full-backs have been en vogue this century and are essential to modern tactics, whether that\u2019s tiki-taka, gegenpressing or sarrismo, those unrelenting engines have given unprecedented vibrancy to the bylines.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether your pockets are far-reaching or sewn shut you\u2019ll need full-backs, and we\u2019ve got a handful for every budget.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FM20 best full backs to sign for under \u00a31m<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Martin Olsson (unattached)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Where else to kick things off than with a freebie, and this one comes in the form of Martin Olsson.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2360\" height=\"992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50.png 2360w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102646\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.50-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2360px) 100vw, 2360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1e9b2b9f\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/sweden\">Sweden<\/span> international has forged a pretty reputable career on these shores, donning the shirts of Blackburn Rovers, Norwich City and Swansea City. The attacking left-back has played for each club in the Premier League over the years but now finds himself without a club. If you&#8217;re in charge of a Championship outfit he would slot seamlessly into your side, or if you&#8217;re just looking for a bit of depth in the Premier League, he certainly won&#8217;t cost you a\u00a0king&#8217;s ransom.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Mehdi Zeffane (unattached)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Free transfer number two. The former Lyon and Rennes right-back is another perfect candidate for any second tier side or lower top division club.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2356\" height=\"992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02.png 2356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102703\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.02-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2356px) 100vw, 2356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Algeria international featured 20 times in Ligue 1 last season and was part of his nation&#8217;s Afcon win in the summer. To put it bluntly, Zeffane comes with experience and pedigree. And at just 27, he has plenty of years left in him; so if you&#8217;re pushing for promotion from the Championship,\u00a0Segunda Division or maybe even\u00a0Serie B,\u00a0Zeffane&#8217;s\u00a0signature\u00a0would make for\u00a0astute business.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fabio Coentrao (unattached)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Completing our freebie trident is ex-Real Madrid defender Coentrao. Look, when FM offers this much unattached talent, why bother looking elsewhere?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2354\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33.png 2354w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102719\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.22.33-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2354px) 100vw, 2354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese left-back was destined for stardom upon signing for Los Blancos in 2011. The path from Benfica to Europe&#8217;s elite is well-trodden, but\u00a0Coentrao wasn&#8217;t quite able to transform into the world class talent many were hoping. That said, he is still an exceptional full-back \u2013 he was named in the Euro 2012 team of the tournament \u2013 and would revolutionise any touchline for a top-flight club. Be it as the defensive talisman for a middling team, or simply for depth in the upper reaches.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FM20 best full backs to sign for \u00a31m-\u00a310m<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Kevin Malcuit (Napoli)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There are always one or two top players listed on the transfer market that won&#8217;t blow your entire budget but are truly top class, and Malcuit is one of those.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2354\" height=\"992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47.png 2354w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102735\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.23.47-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2354px) 100vw, 2354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unfavored at Napoli, the Frenchman can be picked up for under \u00a310, which is perfect for any top-flight side, and boasts the requisite stats of a modern full-back. His crossing and dribbling stand at an outrageous 16 and 15 respectively, while his physical attributes are second to none. He is a complete wing-back in every sense, while his 14 for tackling means you\u2019re also getting a defensively competent player.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Rayan Ait-Nouri (Angers SCO)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Moving on to a few cheap wonderkids, Ain-Nouri is arguably the hottest prospect in the full-back department on FM 20 and should\u00a0not to be sniffed at.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2356\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24.png 2356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102754\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.24-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2356px) 100vw, 2356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The teenage left-back can be picked up for a pittance by today\u2019s market and already possesses traits that far exceed his age. Like Malcuit, he boasts strong crossing, dribbling and tackling attributes, as well as competent physical stats, and those will only grow precipitously under the right guidance. Nurture him accordingly and you\u2019ll have one of the best full-backs on the game one day.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sergino Dest (Ajax)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>He&#8217;s already burst onto the scene with Ajax this season but you can get ahead of the curve and prise him away from Amsterdam for less than \u00a310m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2360\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52.png 2360w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/19185212\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-18.48.52-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2360px) 100vw, 2360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The American is the latest precocious talent to emerge from Ajax\u2019s much-feted academy and is well-equipped to already turn out for any top-flight side, such is the quality he possesses. Of the three in this lower mid-range category, Dest should always be signed first as he is already an absolute beast, but goes on to reach true world class heights.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FM20 best full backs to sign for \u00a310m-\u00a320m<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Sergio Escudero (Sevilla)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Moving up a gear now and let\u2019s try to utilise a few release clauses. Of course, there is only one place to start there: La Liga.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2352\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54.png 2352w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102907\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.24.54-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2352px) 100vw, 2352px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Incredibly, you can trigger Escudero\u2019s release clause for just \u00a313m, which is a bargain to say the least. The experienced Spaniard has incredible stamina and an excellent all-round game. He will invigorate your flanks and can operate in a number of roles at the back, such is his defensive versatility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Dodo (Shakhtar Donetsk)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Some exceptional Brazilians have emerged from <span id=\"urn:enhancement-141112d2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/ukraine\">Ukraine<\/span>, Willian and Fernandinho to name but two, and the latest on that glittering production line is Dodo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2354\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08.png 2354w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102930\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.26.08-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2354px) 100vw, 2354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The young Brazilian boasts a five-star potential ability and is definitely not shy to venture up the pitch. Few are more skilled in the complete wing-back role, but that is Dodo&#8217;s natural game; put it this way, he is more comfortable in the opposition half than his own with 15 dribbling and 14 technique. His defensive ability will need fine-tuning but in the right hands he can follow in the path of great Brazilian full-backs of old.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fagner (Corinthians)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From one Brazilian to another, we\u2019re moving away from Selecao youth to a more experienced South American.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2358\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05.png 2358w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18102811\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.05-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2358px) 100vw, 2358px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fagner was one of only three Brazilians to make Tite\u2019s 2018 World Cup squad playing for a club in his homeland, such is his ability. He\u2019s previously turned out for PSV and Wolfsburg but failed to significantly impress in Europe and has plied most of his career in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. Now is your chance to give him another bite of the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-20abd8c4\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/bournemouth_2\">cherry<\/span>, and his acquisition will certainly be worth it. He genuinely has some outrageous stats including 18 aggression, 16 work rate and 17 agility and will make for a top class signing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FM20 best full backs to sign for \u00a320m and above<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Mario Fernandes (CSKA Moscow)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re in need of a right-back and have \u00a320m in the bank, spend it all on Fernandes, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2354\" height=\"996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20.png 2354w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103001\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.20-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2354px) 100vw, 2354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Brazil-born Russian has been a near ever-present in Moscow since relocating to the Russian capital from Gremio in 2012, and he has the required ability to play for any leading European club. And it certainly won\u2019t require the entire transfer kitty being couriered to the Luzhniki Stadium.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hugo Mallo (Celta Vigo)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you recently read our article on\u00a0<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/celta-vigo-forgotten-players-la-liga-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">footballers you probably didn&#8217;t realise played for Celta Vigo<\/a>, then you&#8217;ll know just how good the talent is at the\u00a0Abanca-Balaidos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2356\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30.png 2356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103017\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.30-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2356px) 100vw, 2356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mallo is another of those star-studded names. He is a one-club man having never left Celta during his playing career, but at 28 perhaps now is the time to venture into more extreme conditions, possibly even the Champions League terrain. He\u00a0is a tackling virtuoso and can play comfortably at centre-back if needs be, while his mental attributes are head and shoulders above anyone on this list and he can attack in the final third. In that regard, Mallo is the complete right-back.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Moussa Wague (Barcelona)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is the one that will really set you back, but if you have \u00a340m lying around then go all out for Wague.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1131505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2354\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39.png 2354w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/02\/18103032\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-18-at-10.25.39-66x28.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2354px) 100vw, 2354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Barcelona full-back is an incredible talent, combining brains and brawn to push forward and help his frontline, while also retreating when necessary to carry out his defensive duties. Barca would be mad to sell Wague, but you can get your hands on him for around half his release clause if you have the available funds at your disposal.<\/p>\n<h2>FM 20 best full backs to sign &#8211; for every budget<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dodo (Shakhtar Donetsk)<\/li>\n<li>Martin Olsson (unattached)<\/li>\n<li>Rayan Ait-Nouri (Angers SCO)<\/li>\n<li>Sergino Dest (Ajax)<\/li>\n<li>Mehdi Zeffane (unattached)<\/li>\n<li>Sergio Escudero (Sevilla)<\/li>\n<li>Moussa Wague (Barcelona)<\/li>\n<li>Fabio Coentrao (unattached)<\/li>\n<li>Kevin Malcuit (Napoli)<\/li>\n<li>Fagner (Corinthians)<\/li>\n<li>Mario Fernandes (CSKA Moscow)<\/li>\n<li>Hugo Mallo (Celta Vigo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every new head coach faces the same dilemma on Football Manager 2020. Who to sign? Whether you&#8217;ve pitched up at the hallowed Bernabeu turf or opted for the humble abode of any Championship outfit, you&#8217;ll need fresh recruits to spruce things up. And top of your shopping list will be a full-back, right? 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