For Championship Manager 01/02 (CM 01/02), wonderkids are young players (typically under 21) with exceptionally high Potential Ability (PA) or specific high-value attributes that allow them to become world-class stars. Depending on whether you are playing the Original Database (ODB) or the latest community updates (e.g., April 2025 or October 2024), the wonderkids you should target differ significantly. Original Database (ODB) Legends
(Chania): A goal machine in the Greek lower leagues who can be acquired cheaply. cm0102 wonderkids
Check the Release Clauses: Many Scandinavian stars have tiny release clauses that make them easy pickings. For Championship Manager 01/02 (CM 01/02) , wonderkids
The Swedish-Congolese attacking midfielder is a CM0102 deity. Available for roughly £500k, Tonton was the engine of any championship-winning side. His ability to dribble through entire defenses made him an essential "AMC" for anyone using the legendary 2-3-1-2-2 or "Diablo" tactics. 3. Mark Sigua (Dinamo Tbilisi) Mike Duff (Cheltenham): No, not that Mike Duff
The names of CM 01/02 wonderkids are spoken in hushed, reverent tones by the game’s community. These players are the "Mount Rushmore" of the database.
The Championship Manager 01/02 (CM01/02) database is legendary for its "super-wonderkids"—players whose in-game attributes often dwarfed their real-world careers. In this game, success is less about overall "Potential Ability" (PA) and more about intrinsic attributes
(DC): A standout central defender with incredible mental stats. Henrique Araújo