Teams You Must Manage in FM22 - Valencia CF

On your list of clubs you have to manage on FM22 should be one place for the stumbled giant from La Liga, Valencia.

On your list of clubs you have to manage on FM22 should be one place for the stumbled giant from La Liga, Valencia.

Looking for a new team to try out in Football Manager 2022? Then we have broken down a list of the thirty-three best teams to manage in FM 2022. To help you find the best games to enjoy and the most gratifying experiences, be sure to try some – or all – of these clubs. Each stand at various points in the football pantheon, offering different experiences and ideas from one another. In this article, we will look at managing Valencia CF today.

 

What is Valencia CF’s history?

Historically the third power of the Spanish game, Valencia are a massive club. Their history includes a hugely impressive collection of six league titles, eight Copa del Rey titles, as well as a UEFA Cup and a UEFA Cup Winners Cup to go with two UEFA Champions League Final appearances.

However, the problem with Los Che – a club over 100 years old – is the demanding fans. The region is rated as one of the most hostile in Spain for football, and it means that you have to perform from your first moments or face a vitriolic fan backlash. Patience is in short supply at Mestalla, while the controversial ownership of the club does make it very hard to build a cohesive long-term plan.

Valencia, though, are a superpower – if you can handle boardroom chaos and fan expectation, this could be the club of your dreams.

 

What is Valencia CF’s objectives and finances?

Fans expect titles at Valencia, even ignoring the state of the club off the pitch. Despite being debt-ridden and lacking in any kind of meaningful income or sponsorship, the fans will nigh-on demand that you bring them success from day one.

Progress at such a club can be tough, but it is by no means impossible. You simply need to be ready to face up to a challenging situation. You will have precious few millions to spend, a squad with a lot of contract wrangles, and a fan base that expects to see cup finals and title pushes within a season or two. This is a highly demanding, highly stressful job!

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Who are the best players at Valencia CF?

Los Che do have some talent on their books, though. Chief among them are academy boys Carlos Soler and Jose Gaya. You might also be looking to make space for a few other talented players, such as Goncalo Guedes – perhaps your biggest asset – and Gabriel Paulista, a reliable central defender with vast experience.

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However, in terms of young players, you rely on Manu Vallejo, Uros Racic, and Maxi Gomez. Gomez is a fine striker, but has yet to live up to his high potential in Spain. You have a very interesting USMNT international in Yunus Musah, who could be built around, while other talents such as Thierry Correia and Hugo Guillamon give you some interesting young talent to consider.

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Outside of this, though, you have very little young talent to build around, and you will need to be very clever if you wish to balance the books and keep your meaningful talent on the pitch.