Mockdraft of the North

[norththegreatestshowman]

Round 1

1. União São Paulo - MCMANUS, Daryl - CM - FC Sydney

When you're in the middle of a rebuild, it takes a heart to really bring the project to life. 

What could be better than a creative, hard-working, active and friendly central midfielder for this crucial role for USP? Daryl McManus may seem like the perfect target for this role. It also seems that the Australian is on excellent terms with Kahri, the General Manager of the Brazilian club.

To be continued... (Other possible targets : Charlie Chambers, Ben Nelson, George Shaheen)


2. CF Catalunya - CHAMBERS, Charlie - CB - Stockholm IK

The darkness of inactivity lurks in Catalonia, and the Spanish central defense will need reinforcement in the axis. Who better for this role than Charlie “Sergio Ramos” Chambers? Author of several interviews and central defender with the most TPE of the academy, the American player is a light who would certainly help the white and red club to improve, and would surely be a judicious recruit for this second overall pick.

(Other possible targets : Ben Nelson, Alex Calderon, Dina Skovgaard)

3. CA Buenos Aires - RUBIN, Bengt - RAM - Athletico Medellin

The first thing that jumps out when looking at the needs of Athenai/Buenos Aires is that Canadice manages its workforce and its needs very well. Also, I think knowing what they're going to take is particularly difficult, and my predictions will probably be less accurate for them. However, I still have an idea.Edwin Van Der Sloth ages like good Argentinian wine, but it would be nice to find an heir for him. Who better than Bengt Rubin, the clever Medellin winger to replace him. What's more, his Argentinian nationality could please his compatriot Canadice, GM of the team.

(Other possible targets : Rigby Emerson, Joao Peixoto, Beneccio Aguilerra III)

4. Hollywood FC - HOHENHAHN, Thomas - STR - FC Sydney

What if Hollywood FC decided to field a 100% German attacking duo? Well, that's a possibility.Hohenhahn is a scorer as difficult for a team to defend as his name is complicated to write. In addition to being active, its user seems to know a lot about FM tactics, so much so that Sydney FC fought brilliantly for a long time with only one professional defender. It is rumored that Dom is looking for a master strategist to replace him at the head of the American team...

(Other possible targets : Rigby Emerson, Julian Rubio, Andrès Pedrillo)

5. Tokyo S.C. RUBIO, Julian - STR - Stockholm IK

Are Franco Torres and Sky Ryze still alive? Apparently yes, but not for long! The Tokyo manager must absolutely find THE rare gem to align on the attacking front in order to bring a breath of fresh air to Tokyo and to assist Ibruhimovic in attack.Then Julian Rubio appears. A very physical attacker, "The Andorran Thunder" is very active and has a very keen analysis which will surely be very useful to his team. Missing such an opportunity would be a waste for Tokyo. A move to play via a trade perhaps?

(Other possible targets : Rigby Emerson, Dina Skovgaard, Jordan Bamford)


6. A.C. Romana - NELSON, Ben - CDM - Victoria Falls Eagles

Roma managed to secure a very good fourth place this season, but its legacy and its walls are weakening. Against inactivity, we need a bulwark, a shock remedy.
What better than the "Spartan of the Pacific" to defend the walls of the city founded by Romulus and Remus a long time ago. His physique similar to Heracles and his mentality worthy of Achilles makes him an ideal candidate for Roma.

(Other possible targets : Joao Peixoto, Alex Calderon, Daedalus Kronus)

7. Schwarzwälder FV - CALDERON, Alex - CB - Victoria Falls Eagles

The German rearguard will soon need new blood. What's better than a bit of liberty with an american player in the person of Alex Calderon? The central defender was the leader of his hinge during his time at the academy, and he could well make us forget the failures of previous drafts which aimed to strengthen the defense of the German club in the future.

(Other possible targets : George Shaheen, Joao Peixoto, Florian Gaisberg)

8. Reykjavik United - GAISBERG, Florian - CDM -  Athletico Medellin

The reigning champions have a rock-solid squad, and have virtually no direct needs. However, a defensive midfielder to replace Sydney Ramirez and Ivica Knezevic in the rotation can serve them well moving forward. The German showed himself to be a growing force who could be counted on in the academy. On top of that, the player is a regular at simleagues and seems to have everything players can count on in the long term.

(Other possible targets : Andrès Pedrillo, Joao Peixoto, Caspian Skovgaard)


Round 2 (Now, I'll only put down my predictions)

9. (from ) Hollywood FC - BOB, Billy - CB - Victoria Falls Eagles

10. CF Catalunya - KRONUS, Daedalus - CM -  Stockholm IK

11. CA Buenos Aires - AGUILERA III, Benecio - GK - FC Sydney

12. (from ) A.C. Romana - SINCLAIR, Maggie - STR - FC Sydney

13. Tokyo S.C. - GAGNE, Chef - CDM - Athletico Medellin

14. A.C. Romana - EMERSON, Rigby - RAM - FC Sydney

15. Schwarzwälder FV - SHAHEEN, George - CB - Athletico Medellin

16. Reykjavik United - BAMFORD, Jordan - RB - FC Sydney


Round 3

17. União São Paulo - PEIXOTO, Joao - CM - Stockholm IK

18. CF Catalunya - XAVI, Budget - CM -  Stockholm IK

19. (from ) CF Catalunya - SANTORI, Rodiano - RAM - Victoria Falls Eagles

20. Hollywood FC - PEDRILLO, Andrès - CM - FC Sydney

21. Tokyo S.C. - TWINKLETOES, Bartholomew - Stockholm IK

22.  A.C. Romana - Clarke, Zoe - RM - Victoria Falls Eagles

23. Schwarzwälder FV - KUNICKI, Kuba - CAM - FC Sydney

24. (from ) União São Paulo - HUTCHINSON JR, Aidan - FC Sydney  

[CROney3]

I really like this mock! Certainly thought out super well. One thing that stuck out to me was that only 2 goalkeepers went in the 3 rounds. I'm not sure if that says more about the teams needs, the users, or the position in general. I know through my scouting conversations, there aren't a ton of teams that need goalkeepers, so I'm sure that will play a big part in the draft. Personally, I'm ok with falling if that means the team gets great users before me as I know I'll keep being a solid earner, so the more solid earners we get, the better! That's secretly one of the reasons why I don't necessarily want to switch from goalkeeper so that I can go to a team that will utilize me *at some point* and can take other good users before me. But don't tell GM's that, ok?

One suggestion I'd make is putting users names along with the player name when making mock drafts. It certainly helps identifying users from the discord and their players, as it may not always be obvious, especially for the quieter people. But I still appreciate a good mock, so thank you!

[norththegreatestshowman]

I think it's both team needs and users. There is like 2.5 spots to fills in for 3 active players (Aguilera II, Twinkleotoes, Takechi). The two first were active from day one and the last one is a new user. Add this to the fact that the class is big and GKs can fall quite far in the draft

[Canadice]

... his Argentinian nationality could please his compatriot Canadice, GM of the team. ...

You mean Swedish :D