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Are you looking for the best scouts in FM24? Football Manager 2024 is finally here and the hype around the new game couldn’t be greater. We consider the game to be the most complete version of FM we’ve ever seen, with the new additions making this a near-perfect edition of everyone’s favourite management simulator franchise.
A key part of nailing your save is to build a top-class coaching staff, and that’s where we come in. Whether you need the FM24 best director of football, or a scout to find the next big thing, we have you covered.
Check below to find the best scouts you can discover in Football Manager 2024, with these names all unattached and available to jump straight into job. There may just be some names that you recognise…
FM24 best scouts
You can hire these scouts straight away in FM24.
Pavel NedvedÂ
Widely considered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, and of course a Ballon d’Or winner, Pavel Nedved is now available to recruit as a scout in Football Manager 2024.
The key element to look for when hiring a scout in FM is their general player judgement and Nedved is certainly boating these necessary skills.
Not only will you be hiring a legend of the game, Nedved is also a world-class judge of talent, with the former Czech international more than capable of discovering your next superstar.
In order to hire this legend, you will have to be managing a top-level club, as Nedved’s wage demands are only suited to the very best.
Javier Ribalta
Javier Ribalta certainly has quite the CV, with the Spaniard boasting chief scout roles at clubs such as Juventus and Manchester United.
Recently departing Marseille after a brief stint as Director of Football, Ribalta is now available to swoop for without the need for compensation.
That being said, you will definitely need to offer Ribalta a high-ranking role, as he is unlikely to accept anything less than a chief scout.
His excellent player judgment will immediately pay dividends, with Ribalta certain to help discover your next club legend.Â
Peter Braund
Much like Ribalta, Peter Braund possesses a world-class CV, having been a scout for the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Hannover.
Braund’s footballing knowledge, paired with his ability to identify top talents, will make him an immediate asset to your club.
As fair as Braund’s wages go, his demands aren’t too high, which means that he is more attainable to a number of clubs.
When looking for a cheaper scout in Football Manager 2024, Braun should be your number 1 pick.
Soren Lerby
Denmark legend Soren Lerby is a little untested as a scout, but he’s available for the role in Football Manager 2024.
As a player, Lerby won an incredible amount of silverware, capturing a Champions League title and two league titles with Bayern Munich.
At the age of 65, Lerby may not be a long-term solution but he can certainly make an instant impact, with the Danish legend possessing a perfect mix of stats.
Thankfully, Lerby isn’t looking for a major role, but you may have to get him back up to speed after a fair time out of the game.
David Trezeguet
World Cup winner and overall footballing legend David Trezeguet is yet another former world-class player who can be hired as a scout in Football Manager 2024.
Trezeguet, a former French international who made over 70 caps, worked as a club rep for Juventus for a number of years but is now looking for a change in career.
Available as a scout at the start of FM24, Trezeguet has an excellent mix of player judgment abilities that makes him an ideal hire.
Former legend, top-class scout and a man willing to come in immediately, Trezeguet ticks all the boxes as the near-perfect scout.
