LPQR 159 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I have been playing FM for the last 8 editions and never have I seen a player be so effective or score so much, just had to lay it out here. Signed from Inter for 40M in my Atalanta save, he broke the all-time club league goalscoring record (103) in two seasons and a half, and the rest is history: I have never seen any player score 50 goals in 37 league matches. I played him as an IF (A) in my anti-possession high-intensity tactic (which i might write a post about): Curious how you guys found him since it looks like in my save he's capped at around 155PA compared to much higher versions in other saves i've seen 3 Link to post Share on other sites
JoOSTAR 28 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 26/05/2020 at 23:52, LPQR said: I have been playing FM for the last 8 editions and never have I seen a player be so effective or score so much, just had to lay it out here. Signed from Inter for 40M in my Atalanta save, he broke the all-time club league goalscoring record (103) in two seasons and a half, and the rest is history: I have never seen any player score 50 goals in 37 league matches. I played him as an IF (A) in my anti-possession high-intensity tactic (which i might write a post about): Curious how you guys found him since it looks like in my save he's capped at around 155PA compared to much higher versions in other saves i've seen I have never seen any player score 50 goals in 37 league matches. I played him as an IF (A) in my anti-possession high-intensity tactic (which i might write a post about): Very interested about this as I can't get him to score a lot and I was thinking myself to try him out in a AML-position. He looks like a beast in your game. Link to post Share on other sites
stevemc 680 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I agree. He's disgusting. Link to post Share on other sites
Geordieboy52 170 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Sounds like you play a similar formation and style as me but I use 3CB and 2AF Link to post Share on other sites
quee 398 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 On 29/05/2020 at 18:36, JoOSTAR said: Very interested about this as I can't get him to score a lot and I was thinking myself to try him out in a AML-position. He looks like a beast in your game. I had him for 2 seasons on-loan with Parma, I had to shunt him out wide since I was only playing one upfront. My initial plan was for him to play AML. Didn't help that Martinelli was available after he arrived at Parma, so I tried Esposito both at AMR and AML without much success. IRL he does play more off-center to the left (mostly because of Lukaku and Martinez), but I think in theory it should be a good position for him at AML. I just couldn't get him to perform since Martinelli played better there since he was more natural at AML. Link to post Share on other sites
blejdek 135 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 On 26/05/2020 at 23:52, LPQR said: I have been playing FM for the last 8 editions and never have I seen a player be so effective or score so much, just had to lay it out here. Signed from Inter for 40M in my Atalanta save, he broke the all-time club league goalscoring record (103) in two seasons and a half, and the rest is history: I have never seen any player score 50 goals in 37 league matches. I played him as an IF (A) in my anti-possession high-intensity tactic (which i might write a post about): Curious how you guys found him since it looks like in my save he's capped at around 155PA compared to much higher versions in other saves i've seen Its very strange how on Inter team he was not anything special, barely scored around 10 goals a season. Was expecting him to get the same numbers as he has on your team. Inter is a strong team, so its really mind blown how he got so good when he joined your team. I play almost same tactic as you and he doesnt score as much. Maybe around +-10 goals. Its true i started just this season playing him as IF on the left side, so I guess he will get better on the wing position over the time. Altough he was very good in the attacking tactics where i played him alongside Fabio Silva. He was the best striker in the EPL for my Leeds side that year. I also tried him as a solo forward but didnt find any success with that. I'm just hoping he gets his scoring the goals instict back on the AML (IF A). Link to post Share on other sites
Urotsukidoji 40 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Here he is aged 19 for my team, can play advanced forward or deep lying forward Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnderdog 0 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 In my Leicester save, I paid £25 m for him in 20/21 but he played only a bit part throughout the season. In 21/22, he was one of my regular ST in a 442 and he was immense. I'll be fighting off bids for him soon, without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites
buachuta 16 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 On 26/05/2020 at 23:52, LPQR said: I played him as an IF (A) in my anti-possession high-intensity tactic (which i might write a post about): Do you still using it? I'm curious as I'm usually struggle to have high scoring forwards in FM20. Link to post Share on other sites
BuryBlade 228 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 He is incredible! Only got him on loan for 2 seasons and he has been scoring plenty in serie B for me. As I play with smaller teams in all my saves, I’ve never been able to sign him permanently. Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyJ 2 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 What’s his best position and best role? I got him from Inter but just started the game Link to post Share on other sites
liam1888 1 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 On 04/06/2020 at 20:43, stevemc said: I agree. He's disgusting. If you dont mind me asking what skin is this? and i suppose what stadium pack did you use? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mackem742 63 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Ive just started an Inter save and noticed this chap, promoted him to the first team straight away. Currently playing a system with 2 up front (Lukaku and Martinez). Does he become better than either of these 2? Link to post Share on other sites
WillHoward42 348 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I managed to sign Esposito in my third season at Derby (Promoted first season) He took about 12 games before finally scoring, but since then has not looked back. I shall post screenshots when I am home, but he has been sensational for me. Link to post Share on other sites
stevemc 680 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) On 19/07/2020 at 00:36, liam1888 said: If you dont mind me asking what skin is this? and i suppose what stadium pack did you use? Skin is my own (it's a mix of a few bits from different skins, based on the standard skin with transparency - if you want it, PM me and I'll send you a link). Rest of my packs are here: Managers/Staff Background Pack Nations & Continents Background Pack Competitions Pack Stadium Pack Long Team Names - English Leagues Edited July 24, 2020 by stevemc Link to post Share on other sites
BuryBlade 228 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 22/07/2020 at 10:54, Mackem742 said: Ive just started an Inter save and noticed this chap, promoted him to the first team straight away. Currently playing a system with 2 up front (Lukaku and Martinez). Does he become better than either of these 2? In every save I’ve had this year, regardless of who he plays for, he becomes one of the best strikers in the game (always AI controlled teams because I play smaller team/nation saves so never can buy him) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DaveyJ 2 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I play him complete forward support. Absolute beast specially if his partner is an advanced forward. Link to post Share on other sites
Staf9 52 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 22/07/2020 at 15:58, WillHoward42 said: I managed to sign Esposito in my third season at Derby (Promoted first season) He took about 12 games before finally scoring, but since then has not looked back. I shall post screenshots when I am home, but he has been sensational for me. anyone else read this thread and get worried that Will hasn't gotten home? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WillHoward42 348 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Staf9 said: anyone else read this thread and get worried that Will hasn't gotten home? I did make it home, but completely forgot about this at the time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gee_Simpson 344 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Who's better, Esposito or Haaland? Link to post Share on other sites
Sherkey 81 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, Gee_Simpson said: Who's better, Esposito or Haaland? Different roles, different players. Depends on what you want from them. For a complete, rounded striker, I would go with Esposito. I'm playing on the original patch rather than the update, so there could be variations. This is both of them in my save, on the original patch Haaland has been improved in the patch, IIRC, so may want to take that into consideration. Link to post Share on other sites
Gee_Simpson 344 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sherkey said: Different roles, different players. Depends on what you want from them. For a complete, rounded striker, I would go with Esposito. I'm playing on the original patch rather than the update, so there could be variations. This is both of them in my save, on the original patch Haaland has been improved in the patch, IIRC, so may want to take that into consideration. Yeah tbf it would have to be a comparison with Esposito and the updated Haaland and he's quite a bit better after the patch. Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Tomlinson 4 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 He has been prolific for me at Blackburn Rovers, top scorer in the PL - upfront on his own, AF. Link to post Share on other sites
Ronaldo Beckham 1,301 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 He has been amazing for me in my Leeds save. Only 19 years old and scored 22 goals in 25 games so far. Link to post Share on other sites
yau 28 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hes one of my fav players. He won Golden Ball at Age 20 in my Parma save Link to post Share on other sites
talhak 132 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 06/09/2020 at 15:55, Gee_Simpson said: Who's better, Esposito or Haaland? I'd prefer Sebastiano Esposito as he had always been incredible for me for any clubs that I've managed on FM20. Link to post Share on other sites
V3ntricity 33 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Haaland is slightly better and more specialized, and Esposito is an all rounder but don't have a fixed potential and could get worse. Link to post Share on other sites
Mackem742 63 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Signed him for Sevilla as my first choice target (Dembele from Lyon) was too expensive. Hes been great, 7 in 8 so far. Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Sanchez 23 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 hes even bettee this version Link to post Share on other sites
Gee_Simpson 344 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Pablo Sanchez said: hes even bettee this version By the looks of it, he's actually had a small blanket downgrade. Edited November 14, 2020 by Gee_Simpson Link to post Share on other sites
j_t_87 7 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 any screenshot for his profile on fm21? Link to post Share on other sites
MaxeyN17 586 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 58 minutes ago, j_t_87 said: any screenshot for his profile on fm21? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanuck 1,343 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Bumping this thread. In FM20 I took his teammate Eddie Salcedo instead and got a few decent seasons out of him before selling him on. In FM21 I bought Sebastiano in the first Winter window and he did not disappoint in his first season going 18g 12a in 33 Premier League matches and winning some young player awards along the way. Now in 2022/23 he's become an absolute sensation with 20g 4a in the first 17 matches, including this incredible stretch I've never seen a player have before: I managed to tie him down to a 5 year deal at 44k GBP week. Eventhough that runs until 2026 I reckon he might be due a new one long before the typical 18-24 months before expiration. Link to post Share on other sites
luka_zg 157 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) Signed him 2nd season for Anderlecht in January. Scored 15 that season. Next season he scored 17 in 17 and was bought in January by Sassuolo for 38 mil (minimum fee). I bought him back again for 65mil at the start of my 6th season. We will see now how good he will be. I expect a lot. Edited March 25 by luka_zg Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Tomlinson 4 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Frustratingly I can’t tempt him to my Premier League Blackburn Rovers side in this version. Link to post Share on other sites
ShaunG95 58 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 22 hours ago, Justin Tomlinson said: Frustratingly I can’t tempt him to my Premier League Blackburn Rovers side in this version. Which is strange as he's actually had a bit of a potential downgrade in the latest update. Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanuck 1,343 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) May 2024 - just completed our 3rd season with Seb as our first choice striker - and here's where his attributes stand in my save. Spoiler Had some niggling injuries this season, but still won the league's young player of the year for 3rd straight season. Not sure if he'll still be 'young' at 22. 79 league goals in 102 matches, playing a regular tactic, no plug and play. We've fended off interest so far, but it looks like Liverpool is going to make a hard push this offseason. Hopefully winning the league help keeps him around. Edited April 14 by CaptCanuck Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanuck 1,343 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Just to follow up on that - Liverpool did indeed come in with an offer: Link to post Share on other sites
ShaunG95 58 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 5 hours ago, CaptCanuck said: Just to follow up on that - Liverpool did indeed come in with an offer: Wow! That'd be incredibly difficult to turn down. What did you do? Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanuck 1,343 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) 7 hours ago, ShaunG95 said: Wow! That'd be incredibly difficult to turn down. What did you do? That happened right after my 'sliding doors' save split - I am keeping the Brighton one going, but for variety instead of starting a totally fresh one, I'm taking over at Fizzy Drinks Leipzig and will have that as my alternative save. So I was just nexting through until I get the RBL gig, so not to screw over my soon to be former team I rejected it and an 80m+ deal for McNeil from Utd. When I go back to my Brighton save and if it comes up in that, I mean how do you turn down 200m in 2024? That's good for 3 to 5 overpriced 30-70m English/Home grown wonderkids to completely retool the front 3 and add my main missing ingredient, which is a younger version of Cancelo for my right CWB. Or forget the wonderkids and just get Callum WIlson Edited April 16 by CaptCanuck Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanuck 1,343 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) July '25 and Seb has just turned 23. Got his second Premier League golden boot in 3 seasons and won the PL Young Player of the Year award for the 4th (and I assume final year). Now I'm at the point where I want to keep him around long enough to see if I can break some PL records with him :-) Spoiler Edited June 9 by CaptCanuck Link to post Share on other sites
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