Wonderkids Top | Football Manager 2006

Football Manager 2006 (FM06) is remembered as a gold standard in scouting accuracy, featuring future legends like Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos just as they were breaking into world football. For many veteran managers, the "class of 2006" remains the most iconic group of wonderkids in the franchise's history.

Freshly signed from Sevilla, the 19-year-old was the ultimate versatile defender, capable of playing at right-back or center-back at a world-class level.

Long before his Manchester City captaincy, Kompany was a mandatory signing for top clubs, valued for his incredible physical stats and leadership.

In FM06, a "wonderkid" was a rare designation for players under 21 with exceptionally high potential ability (PA).

To build a dynasty in FM06, scouting these specific players was essential for every top-flight manager.

Already a superstar, Rooney was the "finished product" wonderkid, possessing peak physical and technical stats from day one. Top Wonderkids by Position

At 17, Agüero was arguably the most sought-after striker in the game due to his blistering pace and finishing.

Just 18 when the game was released, Messi was already a world-beater in the database, often becoming the undisputed best player in any long-term save.

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Tire circumference
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Rolling circumference
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Tire height (sidewall)
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Tire diameter
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Rim size
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Rim width
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Poke (Outer Edge)
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Inset (Inner Edge)
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Comparison & differences

Circumferential difference
Difference in rolling circumference
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Speedometer display at real 100 mph or km/h
Speedometer at 100 km/h or mph
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The following differences also arise:
Difference in ground clearance
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Change to the outer edge of the rim per side
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Change to the inner edge of the rim per side
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Note the difference in rolling circumference:

Rolling circumferences are generally approved in the range +1.5% und -2.5% g. Please check with the responsible inspector beforehand.

Speed deviation outside the norm:

In EU countries, the speedometer may display a maximum of +10 % + 4 km/h and no km/h less than the actual speed driven.
See regulation No 39 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE): Point 5.4
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Football Manager 2006 (FM06) is remembered as a gold standard in scouting accuracy, featuring future legends like Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos just as they were breaking into world football. For many veteran managers, the "class of 2006" remains the most iconic group of wonderkids in the franchise's history.

Freshly signed from Sevilla, the 19-year-old was the ultimate versatile defender, capable of playing at right-back or center-back at a world-class level.

Long before his Manchester City captaincy, Kompany was a mandatory signing for top clubs, valued for his incredible physical stats and leadership.

In FM06, a "wonderkid" was a rare designation for players under 21 with exceptionally high potential ability (PA).

To build a dynasty in FM06, scouting these specific players was essential for every top-flight manager.

Already a superstar, Rooney was the "finished product" wonderkid, possessing peak physical and technical stats from day one. Top Wonderkids by Position

At 17, Agüero was arguably the most sought-after striker in the game due to his blistering pace and finishing.

Just 18 when the game was released, Messi was already a world-beater in the database, often becoming the undisputed best player in any long-term save.

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Tire diameter
Tire diameter:
Diameter of the tire.
Rolling circumference
Calculation incl. load from the vehicle and at a speed of approx. 60 km/h (40 mph) (tire circumference * 0.97).
Tire circumference
Purely calculated circumference of the tire without mounting on a rim and without load.
Tire height
Height of the sidewall of the tire.
Rim size
Rim size:
Diameter of the rim.
Rim width
Rim width:
Width of the rim.
Poke (Outer Edge)
Distance between the OUTER rim edge and the contact surface of the brake disk or brake drum.
Inset (Inner Edge)
Distance between the INNER rim edge and the contact surface of the brake disk or brake drum.
Change in ground clearance
Value by which the vehicle is higher or lower with the new tires.
Changing the rolling circumference. If the deviation is too high, it may be necessary to adjust the speedometer.
Displayed speedometer value with desired tires, which corresponds to the displayed 100 mph or km/h with existing tires.
Change outer edge per side
Distance between the outer surfaces of the rims. The rims in the wheel housing move inwards or outwards by this value.
Change inside edge per side
Distance between the inner surfaces of the rims. The ET (offset) has an influence on this value.
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