: The engine room. A cheap Scottish midfielder who develops into the best in the world. Taribo West : Available as a free agent
Beyond Greece, the v3.9.68 database features an elite core of reliable world-class talents who can be acquired cheaply at the start of a save. The Belarusian Goal Machine: Maxim Tsigalko
The is the final official update for Championship Manager 01/02, serving as the gold standard for players seeking the most stable and balanced version of the game. While legendary "cheat" players like To Madeira and Maxim Tsigalko remain iconic, this specific database update introduces significant changes, including higher potential for future superstars like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo .
: He emerged as the most reliable goalkeeper in the entire database, routinely keeping clean sheets against elite opposition.
The game featured an impressive array of teams, players, and leagues, allowing users to manage their favorite clubs and compete against the best in the world. One of the key aspects of CM 01/02 was its extensive player database, which included many of the top talents from around the globe.
A solid Italian defender who brings stability. Legends from 3.9.68 Still Active Today
: Enable the Greek league when starting a new game to access many of the "broken" wonderkids like Skalidis and Doukas.
Using the "Best Players 39-68" changes the game from a simulation into a power fantasy. It removes the challenge of scouting. In the modern Football Manager series, you have 30 attributes, complex role suitability, and complex personality models. In CM 01/02, you have the "39-68" cheat code.
: Widely considered the greatest player in CM history. He is a goal machine available for a nominal fee from Dinamo Minsk. Tó Madeira
A tireless midfielder with incredible stamina and work rate. Kim Källström BK Häcken
(Age 52–68 edited)
Every save of CM 01/02 begins the same way: you start at a club, you assess your squad, and you open the player search screen. In any long-term career, there are four young players who sit at a tier so far above the rest that they are considered game-breaking. They are the "must-buys," and any team that secures them is laying a foundation for a decade of dominance.
Build from the back with these reliable performers and bargains.
: On day one, filter your search for players without clubs. Elite veterans and highly-rated youngsters will accept contracts even at smaller clubs. Ignore Low CA/PA : Some players like