The Market: Capital Engine
Trading strategies, reinvestment cycles, and commissions.
Daytrading
Focuses on finding "bargains" or undervalued players. They are bought cheap during low-traffic hours, played in a friendly, and immediately relisted for their real value.
Steptrading
A technique that uses TSI to predict sub-levels. The goal is to sign players "on the verge of popping," train them for 1-2 weeks until they level up, and sell them at a much higher price.
🔄 The Capital Reinvestment Cycle
Train 17-year-olds (3-5 seasons) to build a foundation worth several million euros.
Sell the first batch, buy new trainees, and use the profit to bring in elite veterans.
Cycle training: Train the same group in multiple skills (Defending → Playmaking → Passing).
Commissions and Hidden Costs
Before reselling, remember that not all of the sales price goes into your pocket:
Board Reserves: For goalkeepers or bench players, the board may withhold part of the profit to prevent speculation.
⚠️ Risks and Strategic Tips
- Team Spirit: Signing "nasty" players or selling "popular" ones can tank your TS.
- Age Factor: A player's value usually drops quickly once they age.
- Timing: Prices are high in weeks 1-3 of the league; low at the end.
- Debt Limit: You cannot bid if your balance exceeds -200,000 €.
💡 The Laboratory's Golden Rule: Set limits. Never enter a bidding war for a resale player; commissions might make you lose money.