As is traditional, it's new rider suggestions time! The goal for this year is again to add a talent from every focus region/nation, and in this thread you can suggest new riders and/or adjustments to the stats of riders already in the DB. Some things to keep in mind:
General Information
We're aiming for the addition of around 100 "signable" talents this year, so do focus your suggestions on the most important talents for you/your region. That doesn't mean every rider added will be a leader, but this group will include riders who will at the very least be useful domestiques when maxed. Suggestions are particularly helpful for smaller nations, or for riders who wouldn't otherwise be spotted - big names like Magnier, Morgado, Tarling, Christen etc will of course be included even if not suggested here.
Provided time allows, we (knockout and I) are also hoping to add some weaker talents as part of a gradual reworking of the FA pool. These talents are intended for those wishing for stronger national focuses, and potentially the new Development teams. Exact numbers are not confirmed, but any suggestions not used in the pool of "signable" talents may instead be included in a weaker form in this group. We are mindful of not adding too many, nor devaluing current riders in the DB, so some limits will still apply.
Talents
2004 is the main year of interest for additions, though 'forgotten' talents from previous years may also be added to the DB.
Riders from 2005 could be added too in some individual cases, though the general preference is to avoid this. These are most likely to be considered when no other options are available for a nation/region. However, if they are included they will be limited to progressing only to Level 2 in the 2026 season.
Older Riders
Free agents - or less commonly riders from disbanding teams - can have their stats adjusted. However, this is more likely to be considered for riders who were added in recent years, as they can become non-Level 1 talents. We won't generally consider this as an option for declining (or near-declining) riders, though in special cases an exception may be made.
Stat Limits
You can suggest riders with any level of stats you like, however this will primarily be used for identifying rider types rather than influencing how strong their stats will be - which will be influenced in part by national/regional balance. It is highly unlikely we will add anyone above 81 in a main stat, and we will of course add more riders with lower main stats than high ones.
Realism
MG doesn't need to be 100% realistic when it comes to the stats of riders. Real life results are a useful indicator, and riders will generally tend to be aligned to that, but they are not a constraint.
This also extends to rider nationalities - we will try to add riders from a variety of nations if we can, and as mentioned before, at least one rider from every primary and/or secondary teams nationality will be included among the talents.
Format
The format hasn't changed much from the previous years as seen in the table below. If you suggest specific stats it is preferred to include versions of the rider at 1.00 and 4.100, but not essential. Remember also that the new stat gain choices will apply, which can be found here: https://pcmdaily.com/images/mg/2025/F...6%20v2.xls
Spoiler
ID
Surname
First name
Fl
Mo
MM
Hi
TT
St
Rs
Rc
Cb
Sp
Ac
Ft
Dh
Pl
Nat.
Cont.
XP Level
XP Points
D
M
Year
Pot
5382
Areruya
Joseph
71
70
71
71
64
75
73
72
53
70
73
66
57
64
RWA
AF
1
0
15
3
1996
6
5382
Areruya
Joseph
72
79
79
79
65
78
78
79
53
70
80
75
60
65
RWA
AF
4
100
15
3
1996
6
It is also possible to suggest riders without stats, with just a short description of their strengths and general potential instead. Links to ProCyclingStats, First Cycling or other results sites are useful too for providing context.
Thanks to Nemo, Ezee, and all the others who have contributed to this thread before for the large parts I have borrowed!
