With the announcement of our thirty person long-list, we have waved goodbye to the vast majority of the players scouted so far this cycle. This is were we separates the wheat from the chaff, and as we watch those worthless outer husks carried off on the breeze, we can now get a better look at the players that really matter.
Galactios Long-list
GK. Sherlyn Joy - Chromatika
Tihon Tide - Chromatik League
GK. Mathis Woodgate - Brenecia
Spartangrad - Eura League
GK. Shjegrzh Na'Kefir - Cosumar
Handon United - Schottic Premier League
RB. Ezequiel Marchiondo - Farfadillis
Lammerton - Schottic Premier League
LB. Sieglinde Lohengrin - Nephara
Crisisbless - Nepharim Premiership
LB. Russell Feltner - Abanhfleft
Spartangrad - Eura League
RB/CB. Lucjusz Stef - Chromatika
Mar Sara FC - Vanorian Premiership
CB. JK Cottle - Bonesea
Handon United - Schottic Premier League
CB. Claudia Vidal - Chromatika
Tihon Tide - Chromatik League
CB. Bryan Butler - Eura
Spartangrad - Eura League
CB. Mark Ünterhausen - Schottia
Spartangrad - Eura League
CB. Yeri Ibex - Chromatika
Baskita FC - SuperLiga
CB. Harvey Blake - Eura
Spartangrad - Eura League
DM. John Talbot - Eura
Spartangrad - Eura League
CM. James Palmisano - Apox
Spartangrad - Eura League
CM. Sandra Sybill - Chromatika
Real Azuris - Härlighet Ligan
CM. Rachel Hellion - Chromatika
Handon United - Schottic Premier League
CM. Harry Gravesen - Eura
Spartangrad - Eura League
CM. Evelyn Conjure - Schottia
Brinemouth - Nepharim Premiership
LM. Nicolas Moran - Valladares
Spartangrad - Eura League
AML. Regatta Aspenwood - Nephara
Handon United - Schottic Premier League
AM. Camila Soria Luna - Schottia
Mâ Âlâmëómë - Farf Freitball Ligá
AM. Mars Alexandersson - Schottia
Lammerton - Schottic Premier League
AM. Lüí Wçêíl - Farfadillis
Spartangrad - Eura League
CF. Daniel Dostalok - Mercedini
Handon United - Schottic Premier League
RW/ST. Kaytlyn Victoriane - Chromatika
Lammerton - Schottic Premier League
ST. Keira Andisori - Chromatika
Starling - Nepharim Premiership
ST. Marie Skaar - Valanora
Mar Sara FC - Vanorian Premiership
ST. Penumbra Amokachi - Nephara
Eastweald - Härlighet Ligan
CM. Rowan Varghese - Cosumar
Tihon Tide - Chromatik League
It was a fantastic period for Chromatik football, with regional success both internationally and domestically, and that is reflected heavily in the list. There are no fewer that eight of their players amongst the thirty, including Kaytlyn Victoriane and Lucjusz Stef who won the player of the year awards in Schottia and Valanora respectively. Euran Champions' Cup winners, Spartangrad, are even better represented however, with nine of their double winning players making it this far. Skipper, James Palmisano, has already been tipped by some as a good outside bet lift the award, while John Talbot, Lüí Wçêíl, and Mark Unterhausen might also be in with a shout. Beaten finalist, Lammerton, come in slightly lighter with three players represented, however their Chromatik forward Victoriane is another player well placed to pick up the gong.
In terms of the regional bragging rights, those once again go to Atlantian Oceania, who upped their tally from last year to thirteen. It's pretty much even between Rushmore and the Independents who come in a fair way behind their rivals with eight and seven representative, while Esportiva are left bringing up the rear again with only two.
Galactico Youth
GK. Ed Lorrey - Schottia
Mliona-Lpaka - V-League
LB. Bonnie McGillivray - Schottia
Mliona-Lpaka - V-League
LB. Marcin Close - Nephara
Brinemouth - Nepharim Premiership
CB. Alfred Tidesson - Cosumar
Real Azuris - Härlighet Ligan
LM. Yuki Hatsune - Valanora
FC Capri - Vanorian Premiership
LM. Christian O'Brien - Valladares
Tannenberg FC - Liga-1
AMR. Reay Cnocstanger - Schottia
Willox Street Pirates - Super-League of Port Christopher
RM. Orsolya Gere - Pasarga
Baskita FC - SuperLiga
CM. Seyda Artîn - Schottia
Willox Street Pirates - Super-League of Port Christopher
CM. Kai-Kai Mokumdarian - Cosumar
Cornellians - Schottic Premier League
CM. Kris Carpentier - Eastfield Lodge
Willox Street Pirates - Super-League of Port Christopher
AM. Marco Santa Oria - Ceni
Lexington Victory - Terranean League West
AM. Isla Sibučić - Cornellians - Cosumar
Cornellians - Schottic Premier League
RW. Bryger Tidesson - Cosumar
Real Azuris - Härlighet Ligan
ST. Oskar Holsteiner - Farfadillis
Lammerton - Schottic Premier League
ST. Aymeric Fortin - Valladares
Marinos Metropolis - Liga-1
AM/CF. Alexander Jager - Pasarga
Revolutionaries - Eura League
In what is a very strong field, the Galactico Youth award has been hotly contested this year. Reigning Junior champion, Marco Santa Oria, makes the grade this year, as does the lad he pipped to the post, Kai-Kai Mokumdarian. Kokumdarian's international teammates, Isla Sibučić and Bryger Tidesson are names which jump off the list, alongside Lammerton's, Oskar Holsteiner, and Schottia cap Ed Lorrey. Much of the buzz, however, has been around Pasargan attacker, Alexander Jager, who following his big money move to number one ranked club, Revolutionaries, has really been making some waves.
Galactico Junior
CF. Nii'arala Milaaso - Vilita
Eastal Lunar - V-League
RW. Lauren Cheney - Brenecia
Kingsgrove - A-League
CF/RW. Arjen Jensen - Audioslavia
Telecontarë - Liga Starblaydia
RB. Svenja Bowyer - Nephara
Southfell United - Nepharim Premiership
LW. Damion Bowman - Eura
Horncharch - Eura League
Mid. Rabiya Kumari - Zwangzug
Namiri Independent -
SS/AM. Taka Masatoshi - Cosumar
Malox - Härlighet Ligan
AMR. Masumi McLeod - Schottia/Kirisaki
Willox Street Pirates - Super-League of Port Christopher
RB. Jack Kildonan - Schottia
Cornellians - Schottic Premier League
This is a place for those freshly unearthed diamonds, waiting to be shaped. None of the players above are household names, and the chance are you won't have heard of any of them yet. The Galactico Junior award goes to the best player ages eighteen or under in recognition of the promise they have shown over the last cycle.
Galactico Manager
Johnny Smith - Schottia
Lammerton - Schottic Premier League
Walter Crasder - Eura
Spartangrad - Eura League
Leo Santander - Nephara
North Laithland - Nepharim Premiership
Makvala Tsereteli - Zwangzug
Excelsior Slogda and Zwangzug National Team
Danie Izmao - Vilita
Lonngeylin Coast - V-League
Theresa Riether - Nephara
Eastweald - Härlighet Ligan
Catherine Sedgewick - Nephara
San Marco Storm - Super League of Port Christopher
A racehorse wouldn't be much use without a jockey, and a football team would likely also bolt in the wrong direction without a firm hand at the reins. This short-list contains a selection of some of the most successful managers over the last cycle. Whether it's lifting trophies, succeeding against the odd, or just delivering consistency, this is where those individuals are honoured.