Career 1M Challenge - CandiD Duo! [Finished!]

[Ariza8]

Hi, trying new challenge after got a bit bored in Karrikaburu save - and end up saved over it 😅 thankfully still have backup save. 

But here's my take on the 1M Challenge by @deepheat83 my guy is a young striker from Basque,  Aimar Peña Vázque.

Bought from Athletic Bilbao for £975k (his release clause), I swear he was valued as £850k when I scout him, but not long after get in my team his value dropped 🤦🏻‍♂️. 

 

Anyway, here's how the season goes :

Transfer

In

Out

Result

-Player

Develop into a decent player :

Great goal return, with one high scoring match, and he still managed to only scored 4 from 11ish penalties he got.

Injured once at the end of season. 

-Team

Domestic treble. Can't get past Madrid and Inter in the UCL Group, get into EL Knock out. Lost to Atlético de Madrid in final. 

That's it, see you later. 

Edited November 24, 2022 by Ariza8

[inter7]

Shouldn't he play in the spanish league?

[Ariza8]

4 hours ago, inter7 said:

Shouldn't he play in the spanish league?

Is there any rules like that in the challenge? Afaik the only rules are :

 

-No unlockables allowed.

-Set manager rating to whatever you like.

-Sign any striker you wish. Max spend cannot be over £1,000,000 or equivalent (no player exchange. Cash only).

-Striker must be signed. No development from within.

-No restrictions on any other player signings.

-Have fun.

-No questioning or quizing other participants. We take what they post as gospel. 

So there's no restriction that Spanish player must play only in Spanish League... 

 

If there's any restriction like that, kindly tell me. I'll restart the challenge if there's that restriction. 

[inter7]

difficulties started so far england player english league greek player was playing in greek league anyway ask deepdeath
 

Correct me if I'm wrong because that's what I did.

[Ariza8]

Okay, I want to resume this challenge but... Sadly my phone was reset and I lost all my save. So I need to restart any career I have... Well I'll try another. Will keep all of you updated later, hopefully this time I'll manage to get to 1K.

Update soon

[deepheat83]

I haven't revisited this challenge since I saved over it but I  pretty sure I never specified they had to be domestic to their league.

 

I will double check to confirm 

[MikeF]

Random, I chose the same guy and Celtic for my 1M challenge. Although he looks better for you 😂

I’ll be following this one closely. Good luck mate. 

[Ariza8]

4 hours ago, MikeF said:

Random, I chose the same guy and Celtic for my 1M challenge. Although he looks better for you 😂

I’ll be following this one closely. Good luck mate. 

My save file already gone in this guy, my phone bricked so I had to buy a new one and reinstall fmm22... So you will use him alone

I already found a new guy and he is more of a challenge than Peña. I think I'll persist and try to finish one challenge at least 😆

[Ariza8]

Okay, here we go. Since @MikeF stole my Peña, I need to find another young, talented striker in the land of low release clause, Spain. And maybe some more challenge to increase my motivation. So I'm trying to get fastest 100 goals and 100 assist from @samhardy'S The Race to 100 challenge. 

And the duo I choose is... 

Aimar Vicandi Alzola - David Mella Boullón

I found my boy as I was sulking at Peña's betrayal... in Bilbao reserve. His teammate 😅 To make it more interesting, found out I chose the weakest striker in all FMM22. 

1 point in strength, like how did that possible? Is he like as strong as a baby? 

I forget to take SS from Mella at start of season, so I create new game and take his SS. Its not entirely the same though, iirc my Mella start with 10 in crossing. But you got the idea. 

Both have low release clause, £875k for Vicandi and £450k for Mella. Aimar Vicandi-David Mella. I called them the CandiD duo. 

Starting at Celtic, here's the first season. 

Transfer

Yari Verschaeren was bought in the end of season as I found him in the transfer list. I want Giroud for mentor but he didn't want to join. Milan agreed to take him in exchange with Abada, but he refused to join. He even snubbed me when I use the holiday trick, so nothing can be done. So I go to Carillo as Vicandi need a lot of Heading training, his starting aerial is only 7.

Team Result

Winning domestic treble. That's almost a surething using Celtic bar something unexpected, which thankfully didn't happen in this save. Somehow, I didn't met Rangers at any point of two cups. 

In Europe though, its different story. Managed to reach UCL playoff but can't get past Benfica. At home, we managed to get 4-0 in the first 34 minutes before they fought back and somehow make it 4-4. Their leveler come in 90+4 minds, literally the last kick in game. In their home we lost badly. 

In Euro League Group, we can't get to knockout even tho we have the best Goal difference. 

And that take us to first Europa Conference League, which was won by Roma in real life. We managed to reach final after we get past Rennes, Tottenham, Fehérvár FC, and Union Berlin. And in the final, we met Roma,the real champion of the cup. The result? We won! thanks to 2 quick goals, but the rest of the game was really nervy especially after they get 1.

The biggest contributor in team is as follow :

Early day was really hard. Vicandi didn't win any header and can't score penalties. Iirc he got to the point of only 2 or 3 goals in his first 10 games. But that gets better once he reach 10 Aerial. And at the end of season he managed to reach >1 gpg (65 goals in 64 games), which I consider as success. His penalty still sh*t tho, He got a lot of penalties, and even (somehow) got one in All Cup finals we played. Maybe he scored around 30-40% of them. Thankfully one of his successful one is in the Europa Conference League final.  

And for assist King, Vicandi's partner in crime managed 39 assists in his first season. Well I play him in almost every game until 85% or 60ish mins and make him main corner taker for both corners, so that's to be expected. 0.65 assists per game. Decent I'd say, especially considering his starting stats. 

The CandiD 

Both developed nicely considering their start. They're both 2005 kids and it's quite satisfying. 

He buffed up quite a bit as I used 2 Fitness coach. Still weak thou. 

Both didn't get any injuries all season, using 3 Gold - Natural Prevention coach. Got some injuries here and there all season but not on the main players. 

A bit insight into second season :

Too bad the next season I'm not as lucky, Mella got injured at the 2nd match of the season. 

And he take a long time to get back to creating goals, he got something like 1 assist in 10 matches. But now he is back to his best, hopefully no more injuries. 

Manager Stat

84% win rate and 2.9 gpg. Hopefully it gets better. 

And finger crossed I'll get the Spanish job after World Cup! 

Target 

For now I'm going 1KC goals and 0.5KC assists, if I still motivated then I'll try 2KC goals and 1KC assists.

Vicandi's Goals : 65/1000 = 6.5%

Mella's Assists : 39/500 = 7.8%

Cheers.

 

[inter7]

How did you sell the players for that price?

[Ariza8]

5 hours ago, inter7 said:

How did you sell the players for that price?

Over the top selling method, and some have bidding war (2 teams bid for same player). 

[Ariza8]

Season 2

Transfer

Carreira didn't develop his crossing as much as I want, so I turned back to Chem Campbell. He is so expensive though, £25m+Furuhashi. Nico Mantl as back up keeper as I sold Hazard that did a good job as back up but simply not good enough. I return Carreira to WBR so sold Ralston. 

Result

Domestic treble, not easy though. 5 pens in League Cup final, 4 for me. And Vicandi managed to shoot it over the bar. And Maeda also fckd up his chance. Thankfully ever reliable Turnbull and Juranovic did his job properly. Scottish Cup was a breeze, with Vicandi hattrick. 

In Europe, we managed to squeeze out from Group that include Real Madrid, Dortmund, and Shakhtar as runner up. 

In first Knockout round, we managed to defeat Benfica at their home after draw 2-2 at home. 

In quarter final we met Barcelona. And after drawn at Camp Nou, surprisingly managed to defeat them at home in second leg. 

And then we met the eventual winner Manchester City at Semi Final. Losing 1-2 at first leg, We won at home but lost in penalties. 

The CandiD 

Lots of development and Vicandi seemed like a decent striker. Its hard to increase his Aerial though, maybe its his maximum? I don't know. Hopefully he still got some more points in him. He managed to get 94 goals this season, it's regretful that we didn't manage 100 goals mark. He got injured twice at match this season, but didn't serious and no injury email after match. Maybe because he is jaded and need rest but I still played him. And he got 10 strength, finally looked like a man. 

Mella also looked decent, but as I said before he got 3 weeks injury at the season start and it took him some time to get back to form. He didn't eclipse his previous season haul, but considering all things, 35 assists is really good gain. 

Both main contributor for team. 

Manager Stats

83.4% WR (slight decrease) and 2.87 gpg (also decrease). 

Oh, the Spain manager get sacked but they won't hire me even after I declared interest and submitted my application. 

Target

Vicandi : 159/1000 (15.9%)

Mella : 74/500 (14.8%)

 

Cheers.

[deepheat83]

Good job sell Roltson, can be hard to find a buyer for him

[Ariza8]

On 02/09/2022 at 18:49, deepheat83 said:

Good job sell Roltson, can be hard to find a buyer for him

Yeah. But an offer come so I just accept it after haggling the price to the best. He is my second Wing back thou, above Juranovic which I used as back up for both flank. 

[Ariza8]

Season 3

Transfer

Buy Seiwald for my midfield since I sold both Mannsverk and Brannagan. Samu was bought after season end, after I sold MacKenzie Carse. Alex Cumming... Well I want a young striker to take over from Carillo as my second striker, he is 16y, Scottish, and his name is hilarious 😂 but this is him at the end of season. Not too shabby eh. 

Transfer out : Sell some old guards, Carse was one of Celtic reserve player that can develop nicely alongside Dembele. Used him a lot as subs 9th (subs) Midfielder in season 2, and in this season after Brannagan and Mannsverk gone I used him as part of main team. But at end season a great offer come so... He's sold, as he was good but is limited (like Brannagan). Can still use him but I think he had, or almost reached his ceiling. Here's the offer (it's not a loan deal) and his profile, 

Result

Domestic treble. CandiD really hit the ground running and won't stop this year. Nobody in Scotland can stop him, we cruise through the league and domestic cups. 

I'm Europe, we managed to get past our group as group winner. 

managed to get past Napoli after extra time in Knockout 1st round. 

In quarter final, we won at home in first leg against Real Madrid, and then managed to win penalties after lost in second leg. 

That take us to semi final, we met Inter. They defeat us in their home first leg, but we destroy them at home to seal our place at final...

And we won the champions League for first time after defeat another Milano Giant, AC Milan. 

What a perfect season. Also this guy is something else, 3 Cup finals, 3 hattricks. Just wow. 

The CandiD Duo 

Truly a breakthrough season for both. Not much development stats wise, as I felt Vicandi already peaked - no more increase after games - and Mella need to mature to improve. 

But Vicandi was a goal machine this season, he is incredibly consistent - most games produced at least 2 goals, even if there's no high scoring games (his max per game still 4 goals). Iirc he only failed to score in the game in Madrid, which we lost 1-0 but through due to penalties. Not injured at all during the season is a huge bonus. And he breach the 100 goals max - and scoring 131 times for club. He is still 0 goals for country, as the Spain coach barely use him at all. 

Mella also produced his best season yet with 51 assists from 54 games - a bit shy of 1 assist per game. Thankfully didn't injured at all this season, although he did miss some games as his stamina is still really low. 

Highest contribution in team. 

One annoying thing I experienced is - so many offers for my players and most want to leave - especially if the offer comes from Spain and Premier League. Had to deal with morale issues because of that, and need to extend their deal. 

And some of the best team also offer me contract, they want my service - Barca, United, Chelsea. Not accepting any of course, I want my first long career. 

Manager stat

3.05 gpg total and 86.6% WR. Getting better. And for this season only... 3.43 gpg and 93.3%WR. My best season ever in FMM. 

Target 

Vicandi : 290/1000 (29.0%) 

Mella : 125/500 (25.0%)

Cheers.

[Ariza8]

Season 3

Transfer

A bit of midfield overhaul this season.

Result

Won Uefa Super Cup for 1st time, win against Roma.

Win domestic treble with Hibernian emerge as second best team in Scotland. 2nd in league and twice runner up in Cup finals. 

My quest to be back to back CL winner, stopped by Milan. They hold us to draw after we lost in first leg. 

The CandiD

Still an incredible season for Vicandi-He scored a bit less than last season, but still great amount. Not much improvement except in his physical stats. 

High return in assists for Mella, his highest yet. Finally more than 1 assists/game. That's including two minor injuries.

Highest contribution in team. 

Manager stats :

Target

Vicandi : 415/1000 (41.5%)

Mella : 197/500 (39.4%)

Cheers.

[Ariza8]

OK been forever since I updated this one, got twice deleted save (one till season end and one still in the middle) and lost motivation. Tried to end this challenge at least. So here we go. 

Season 5

Transfer

Some major transfer out, Centelles and Giles from season 1 out, also our old Captain McGregor. Funes Mori, I think is Messi's regen, retrained as left winger. 

Result

Winning everything we played for. City is our main rival this season as the we met at CWC final and CL semifinal, which we barely won at penalty shootout. 

Domestic cup we won by defeating dark horse, Raith at both finals. Quite unexpected as their league position was abysmal 11th,just 1 place from degradation. 

CL final was a highly contested final against revitalised Bayern. 

CandiD 

Still good season for Vicandi, albeit his return was lower than last year, shy of 2 gpm ratio. He is far more aggressive thou, with 8 yellows and 1 red card. He is peaked and with only 16 at heading and shooting, and 13 strength, he isnt ideal target man, but I think still can do the job at Scotland. 

David Mella still give good goal contribution with 6 goals and 54 assists. Ideal stat for winger also, but sadly he is peaked. He also got injured in the season for 10 days. 

Team Contribution? 

Manager stats

Target

Vicandi : 535/1000 (53.5%)

Mella : 251/500 (50.2%)

Cheers.

Edited October 23, 2022 by Ariza8

[Ariza8]

Season 6

Transfer

Bought some player to improve the team. Singo, good wing back, got him as bosman transfer. Used in rotation with Rosas and Carreira, who also can be used as Right wing. Alfie Devine bought as I saw him still at Tottenham Hotspurs reserves and keep being loaned out, and because one of my CM will be sold. Fabio Poli is a regen GK that bought because my second GK got an offer from Bayern. 

Some notable names as Verschaeren and Pavon, two loyal players, gone. 2 players that I bought from Salburg, gone. Both already being replaced by Alfie and Fabio. 

Result

winning everything. Also perfect score at league. Hard fought victory at quarter final where we still trail behind Bayern till last 10 minutes. Also need some help from 2 injuries and 1 red card for their player. Reckon they will be stronger and harder to beat next year with Nico Mantl as their main GK. 

CandiD 

Best season ever in terms of goals for Vicandi, althou not by big margin. If he didn't miss some games by multiple small injury periods, maybe he could reach 140 goals or more. 

Also best season for Mella who got his highest assist and goals in a season. 

The teams

Manager Stats

Target

Vicandi : 668/1000 goals (66.8%)

Mella : 326/500 assists (65.2%)

Reckon needs 2 season for Vicandi and a bit more for Mella. Except if I got Spain job, which is... Really secure right now under Sergio Ramos. In this save Spain already won 3 Nation League and 1 Euro. 

Cheers. 

[Ariza8]

I'll just get it quick as I just want to complete this career challenge before move to FMM23. 

Season 7

Transfer

Spoiler

Some old guards leave for new home, some new players to take their place. 

notable leave in Seiwald and my 1st GK, Joan Garcia. He keep asking to leave so I blocked Nico Mantl transfer and sell him instead. Dean Fernández leave after a good season being a substitute. 

Result

Spoiler

Good season, won everything. 2 losses all season, both at Champions League. 

Teamtop contributors. 

Spoiler

CandiD duo

Vicandi

Spoiler

Best season so far. Highest goals, assists, and Avr. 

Injured a bit at the start, 

but his deputy (which I'm sure actually better than Vicandi as Target man) did his job for us. 

David Mella

Spoiler

Also best season. Injury free and He is really special. 

2 digits goals and highest assists in his career. 

Target

Vicandi : 809/1000 goals (80.9%)

Mella : 405/500 assists (81.0%)

And finally, 

After top 4 finish at Euro, Spain sack Sergio Ramos. 

Need 191 goals from Vicandi and 95 assists for Mella to reach our goals. Can that happened in 1 season? With National Team job finally on my hand, nothing is impossible. Hope for the best! 

Cheers..

[deepheat83]

1 hour ago, Ariza8 said:

I'll just get it quick as I just want to complete this career challenge before move to FMM23. 

Season 7

Transfer

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Some old guards leave for new home, some new players to take their place. 

notable leave in Seiwald and my 1st GK, Joan Garcia. He keep asking to leave so I blocked Nico Mantl transfer and sell him instead. Dean Fernández leave after a good season being a substitute. 

Result

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Good season, won everything. 2 losses all season, both at Champions League. 

Teamtop contributors. 

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CandiD duo

Vicandi

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Best season so far. Highest goals, assists, and Avr. 

Injured a bit at the start, 

but his deputy (which I'm sure actually better than Vicandi as Target man) did his job for us. 

David Mella

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Also best season. Injury free and He is really special. 

2 digits goals and highest assists in his career. 

Target

Vicandi : 809/1000 goals (80.9%)

Mella : 405/500 assists (81.0%)

And finally, 

After top 4 finish at Euro, Spain sack Sergio Ramos. 

Need 191 goals from Vicandi and 95 assists for Mella to reach our goals. Can that happened in 1 season? With National Team job finally on my hand, nothing is impossible. Hope for the best! 

Cheers..

yeah you got this mate,

 

Good effort. 

 

 

[Ariza8]

Season 8

A nice season with Celtic and Spain (finally!) 

Transfer 

Spoiler

several important players left, as Carreira and Nico finally left after several seasons at club. Carroll left mid season as he is simply too good as a back up Defender - and it's Liverpool that bid him. Bought some young, promising players to replace them. 

Result - Celtic

Spoiler

Lost Uefa Super Cup to Lazio on penalties, whom we beat to get it last year. 

Other than that, pretty straightforward season. 3 cups finals with three 3-0.

Spain

We won Nations League, beating France in a hard fought match that extend to extra time. 2 disallowed Vicandi goals at first half, and Cherki give an advantage for France at 55'. Almost trailing 0-2 if Mbappe move slightly later. The equaliser comes at last minutes of the normal time, and the rest is history. 

Vicandi

Previously criminally underused by Spain under Sergio Ramos, he rose to prominence under my coaching. 

146 goals for Celtic (his best) and another 22 goals for Spain. Seriously great for a player that's priced under 1M. Not as great as others here, but he can do the job. 

Mella

Great season, 88 assists for club and 14 for Spain. That bring him to 102 assists in a season. Just one word : amazing. 

Target

Vicandi : 955 (club) + 22 (nation) = 977 (97.7%)

Mella : 493 (club) + 14 (nation) = 507 assists (101.4%)

Finally one of them reach the goal we set at the beginning. A bit more for Vicandi to reach 1kc, should be done next season. 

Cheers. 

[Tammy lois]

Fantastic season 

[Ariza8]

34 minutes ago, Tammy lois said:

Fantastic season 

Thanks! Unlucky not to finish the job this season. Just 23 more. 

[Ariza8]

Allrite quick update, here's my guy who finally scored his 1000th goals! 

977 + 22 + 1 = 1000. 

After 8 seasons, finally done it at 24 y.o. In his ninth season! 

Will try to end this season before migrating to FMM23. 

 

At least that's one thing off my book! @deepheat83your 1M challenge is done my friend, thanks, its quite a ride 😄

[deepheat83]

9 minutes ago, Ariza8 said:

Allrite quick update, here's my guy who finally scored his 1000th goals! 

977 + 22 + 1 = 1000. 

After 8 seasons, finally done it at 24 y.o. In his ninth season! 

Will try to end this season before migrating to FMM23. 

 

At least that's one thing off my book! @deepheat83your 1M challenge is done my friend, thanks, its quite a ride 😄

Superb effort my man!!

Didn't take you long at all.

Once I find a decent young player in FMM23 I shall continue my challenge.

At the moment I am in the midst of a 1k challenge with Endrick, boy is a machine

[Ariza8]

1 minute ago, deepheat83 said:

Superb effort my man!!

Didn't take you long at all.

Once I find a decent young player in FMM23 I shall continue my challenge.

At the moment I am in the midst of a 1k challenge with Endrick, boy is a machine

Yeah, youll do good my friend, Endrick is lit 🔥

On another note, it's nice to find Vicandi in wonderkid list for FMM23 - finally they recognizer him as 3.5* PA striker. 

And David Mella is 4*PA LW 🔥

 

Can't wait to get my hand on 23!

[Abraham praise]

Nice one mate, still got the sava data file?

[Conqueror11]

Hey bro Can you share your Tactic?