College Benchwarmer
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End of Season - 2016/2017:
Goalkeepers
Jace Hunter, Feyernoord, 2.6m valuation:
Jace played more games than expected and performed well in those appearances, also winning 2 team of the week awards. His performances have led to some speculation that a bigger club may want to sign him up in the future.
Games: 18 games (2 as sub), 14 conceded, 9 clean sheets, 6.88 rating
Al Mighty, Valenciennes, 600k valuation:
Al and Valenciennes finally worked out their differences and he came off the transfer list. Game time was limited although he did manage 5 appearances.
Games: 5 games (1 as sub), 5 goals conceded, 1 clean sheet, 7.04 rating
Defenders
Robbie Collins, QPR, 750k valuation:
What a difference a year makes as Robbie cements a place in the first team, making 33 first team appearances and also being called up to the Irish national team (2 caps). He also managed to win 1 Championship team of the week award.
Games: 33 games (2 as sub), 1 goal, 2 MOM, 6.81 rating
Flere Imsaho, Feyernoord, 9m valuation:
Flere again fails to win the Dutch Young Player of the Year, losing out to a striker that scored 30 goals in 31 games. Still Flere had another excellent season and PSG is reportedly interested in signing him.
Games: 48 games, 3 goals, 4 assists, 10 MOM, 3 yellows, 1 red, 7.52 rating
Rohan Edwards, Galatasaray, 2.8m valuation:
In surprising news, Rohan was named the captain for the Heerenveen squad where he spent the season on loan. He was quite good as well, averaging a 6.81 rating.
Games: 23 games (1 as sub), 2 assists, 1 MOM, 3 6.81 rating
David Ginsberg, Rennais, 4m valuation:
David played more this year but his performances dropped from last year (6.53 rating compared to 6.85 last year). Capped 9 times for the US.
Games: 0
Midfielders
Jawouk Bafou, Man Utd, 875k valuation:
Well Jawouk renewed his contract until 2020 with Man Utd but injuries again blighted his season as he was out for 7 months with a torn hamstring and a torn calf muscle. He did manage some appearances for Fleetwood but they were relegated.
Games (for Fleetwood): 8 games (2 as sub), 6.63 rating
Jake Chippin, Newcastle, 2.9m valuation:
Once again another year of limited appearances, just 2 for the season for Newcastle. He isn't happy but he's not unhappy enough to force his way out yet.
Games: 2, 6.65 rating
Deacon Palmieri, Lorient, 3.8m valuation:
Deacon did play in 27 games this year for Nice but his performances were criticised at times. It's unclear if this season impressed Lorient enough to keep him in the first team next season.
Games (for Nice): 27 games (2 as sub), 1 goal, 3 assists, 5 yellows, 6.48 rating
Shane Christopher, Dinamo, 150k valuation:
Interesting situation developing here as Shane has refused to sign a new contract with Dinamo. Looks like he will be a free agent shortly and fingers crossed he finds a club.
Games: 22 games (17 as sub), 2 assists, 6.78 rating
Benton Gale, Man Utd, 6.5m valuation:
Benton was given a nice contract all the way until 2020 and has been promoted to a backup. He actually managed 3 first team appearances this year.
Games: 3 games, 1 assist, 6.72 rating
Michael Samuelle, Leverkusen, 1.4m valuation:
Michael was loaned out to Torino in Serie A this year but the loan was a failure as he hardly played any games.
Games: 5 games (3 as sub), 6.15 rating
Eddie Chilton, Fulham, 2.6m valuation:
Eddie will be disappointed because he wasn't really given that many chances this season, just 12 games. He is still happy to stay at Fulham however.
Games: 12 games (3 as sub), 3 assists, 3 yellows, 6.68 rating
Dex Morgan, Feyernoord, 1.9m valuation:
Dex was given some chances at PSV where he made 19 appearances. However, his lack of regular playing time meant that the US has not called him for a while.
Games: 19 games (11 as sub), 1 goal, 1 assist, 6.42 rating
Patrick Hutt, Man City, 76k valuation:
Patrick's time with Man City is most likely coming to an end as he has been put on the transfer list for practically nothing and his contract also expires shortly.
Games: 0
Kuji Chagulia, Paris St Germain, 4.6m valuation:
Another good season for the reserves (24 games, 7 goals, 5 assists, 4 MOM, 2 yellows, 7.40 rating) and Kuji will continue to hope for more playing time next season with the first team.
Games: 0
Strikers
Rob Nielsen, Marseille, 17m valuation:
Rob had a good season with Anderlecht and continued to draw attention from other clubs. At the end of the season, Anderlecht finally conceded defeat in their attempt to keep Rob and sold him to Marseille for 9.75m. He won 3 team of the week awards and a player of the month award with Anderlecht.
Games: 46 games (6 as sub), 21 goals, 4 assists, 2 MOM, 6.91 rating
Brian Bennett, Nice, 750k valuation:
Brian went from being a key player to a first team player this season and he mainly came off the bench. This made it hard for him to get into goalscoring form unfortunately.
Games: 26 games (22 as sub), 2 goals,. 4 yellows, 6.56 rating
Roger Berisha, Evian, 3.6m valuation:
Roger enjoyed his first team appearances this season but he will be disappointed at the criticism he received from ex-Evian players who wondered if he was good enough to start. He will be hoping to build on this season and improving his goal scoring record next year.
Games: 30 games (10 as sub), 4 goals, 2 assists, 6.47 rating
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