Perfect for managers starting with limited budgets, these players can be signed immediately for zero transfer fee. Taribo West
These players are absurdly good and can be signed cheaply at the start.
The Digital Holy Grail: An Analysis of the Optimal Squad in Championship Manager 01/02 (v3.9.68)
Kasper Schmeichel, Madouni, Pavlovic, D’Alessandro. cm 01 02 best players 3.9 68
The undisputed GOAT. Scores 50+ goals per season for roughly £1m-£2m. To Madeira
Ultimate Scouting Guide: The Best Players in CM 01/02 (Patch 3.9.68)
The beauty of CM 01/02 lies in its simplicity. While is the king of the database, don't sleep on players like Johan Vogel for immediate impact or Mark Kerr for a budget rebuild. Perfect for managers starting with limited budgets, these
One of the most reliable and affordable goalkeepers in the game. Tonton Zola Moukoko Derby County
Sign these immediately (aged 20 or under).
Championship Manager 01/02 (Version 3.9.68), the "Super Greeks" and "Super Swedes" remain dominant, but certain legendary "cheat" players from the original 3.9.60 database (like To Madeira) may be harder to find or require specific database settings. 🏆 The "Must-Buy" Elite The undisputed GOAT
Note: If you don't have the 3.9.68 database installed, you are playing the wrong version. Go patch your game right now.
In the community of retro football management, the version number is paramount. The "vanilla" release of CM 01/02 (v3.9.60) contained several bugs and exploits that disrupted the game’s economy and match engine. The was the final official update released by Sports Interactive. It is considered the "Gold Standard" because it:
Here’s your cheat sheet of the best players at every position, curated from the game's most active forums and expert lists.
This 16-year-old English striker is the ultimate "potential" signing. He requires a little bit of patience and training, but the payoff is a guaranteed 50-60 goal-per-season striker. He is a non-negotiable signing for any manager with big aspirations. If Cherno Samba isn't in your squad, you aren't playing the game right.