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NEXT GEMS: Alex Scott, The Newest Football Manager Wonderkid

Bristol City's wonderkid midfielder is the most used player in FM23 thus far & is attracting interest from top Premier League clubs this window after dazzling in the Championship last season.

The 19-year-old, originally from Guernsey, had his breakout season during Bristol City's 22-23 campaign, as The Robins finished mid-table in 14th.

Scott can play anywhere through the centre of the park; centre midfield or centre defensive, whilst also being used as a utility option on the right-wing at times under Nigel Pearson.

If you too see yourself as an 'armchair manager' on the popular PC game, Football Manager, then you will certainly be aware of this youngster's frightening potential.

Alex Scott's stats on FM23 throughout the season as the most used player on the game.

If you are in need of a relatively cheap option in the game then the midfielder is your go to purchase in this years version of the game - something many players have evidently discovered. Scott was the most used player in FM23 having featured in over 3.7m simulated games.

However, it's not just FM23 where the 5'8ft teenager has impressed this season. Even Pep Guardiola labelled him as an 'unbelievable player' whilst City winger Jack Grealish also was quick to heap praise onto the starlet calling him 'a top top player' as the two sides faced each other in the FA Cup fifth round last season.

Scott playing for Bristol City vs Man City last season

Whilst it was an average season for Bristol City in all accounts, Scott had an unbelievable season individually. The former U19 European Championship winner featured in almost 50 appearances for The Robins; scoring twice & providing 5 assists in all comps.

Alex Scott winning Young Player of the Year

Scott was also included in the EFL Championship Team of the Season alongside being named EFL Young Player of the Season; an award won most recently by the likes of Brennan Johnson & Michael Olise.

The midfielder was reportedly seeking interest from West Ham, Spurs, Wolves & Bournemouth with the latter two holding concrete interest this window so far.

Nigel Pearson has placed a valuation of £25m for the youngster which would put him in the top 20 most expensive fees received by a club in the leagues history.

Alex Scott will certainly be plying his trade in England's elite division its just a matter of when & where?