The Football Manager series is one of the most popular simulation franchises out there, and for good reason. Fans of the sport relish the idea of controlling the team of their choice and helping them climb up the ranks and reach the big leagues. There's a huge learning curve involved in getting into Football Manager, but players who manage to learn the ropes will be rewarded with a deep and enriching experience that will keep them hooked.
Players love taking charge of teams that are facing troubles in real life and helping them reach the heights of glory once again. Barcelona is one such team that has fallen on hard times, with a lack of recent success coupled with financial problems causing a ton of worries for this great club. Gamers who want to manage this team in Football Manager 2023 should definitely try and get the following players to boost the squad and make them serious European contenders once again.
8 Mason Mount
Mason Mount is one of the greatest players in Football Manager 23, with many players coveting the talented youngster for a bevy of reasons. His position of choice is as an Attacking Midfielder, but he's versatile enough to occupy numerous positions on the pitch.
Of course, Chelsea won't let this player go for cheap. However, Barcelona managers who manage to secure the funds or get a good bargain should snap this midfielder up as soon as possible.
7 Tariq Lamptey
When it comes to full-backs, Barcelona's squad is pretty unremarkable. Sure, there might be decent depth and experience in this department, but a team of Barcelona's stature should have more high-profile names or youngsters that help them build for the future.
In the case of the latter, a great full-back that Barcelona managers should try and get is Tariq Lamptey. This young RB has a huge skill ceiling and can easily become one of the best in his position with the right guidance.
6 Achraf Hakimi
Of course, players can also splurge all their money on one quality player if need be. This is where a talent like Achraf Hakimi comes into the picture.
PSG won't let this player go for anything less than a massive fee, but most would argue that Hakimi is worth the investment. It helps that Hakimi is still quite young and can become the best RB at Barcelona after settling down at the club.
5 Ricardo Pereira
Leicester City isn't enjoying the greatest spell of form right now, but there's no denying that their players are still quite talented. A great example of the same is Ricardo Pereira, who can come into Barcelona as a solid RB option.
He might be on the wrong side of his 20s, but that's no excuse to ignore the benefits brought about by this talented player. He can serve as a great backup option that will bolster the right flank, if nothing else.
4 Jamal Musiala
One of the biggest young talents to have come up in recent times, Jamal Musiala is shaping up to be an absolute superstar. It takes a player of the highest quality to break into Bayern Munich's squad at such a young age, but it seems that Musiala is pretty much destined for greatness.
Taking him away from the Bayern squad is going to be a Herculean effort. However, Barcelona managers shouldn't shy away from investing in this mercurial talent. Musiala will be an acquirement that will serve the club well for more than a decade.
3 Paulo Dybala
Barcelona's pretty lean when it comes to options in the AM position, so it can be tempting to opt for a familiar name instead of taking a gamble. It's easy to see why Paulo Dybala is such a perfect fit for the team.
While he's just shifted to Roma, there's still a valid case to be made for Dybala making it to Barcelona's first team. Managers might have to wait a bit before striking a deal, but this patience will be rewarded with a solid player that will strengthen Barcelona's midfield.
2 Jorginho
Defensive midfielders are another department that Barcelona is currently lacking in. This thankless role is mainly occupied by an aging Sergio Busquets, and it's important for the team to invest in a quality option before the injuries come rolling in for this player.
This is where Jorginho comes into the picture. He's a great player who's nearing the end of his contract at Chelsea, and savvy managers can get a good deal on him if they play their cards right.
1 Moises Caicedo
Brighton is a team that is absolutely loaded with incredible talent, and it's easy to see why fans are worried that their squad is going to be raided in later transfer windows. Players like Moises Caicedo prove just how strong this team's recruitment is, and Barcelona can reap the benefits of the immense eye this team has for talent.
The fact that he's just nineteen years old means that there's a ton of room for improvement when it comes to this player's stats. Managers who are patient and give this player enough game time will see him blossom into something truly special.