Bolton 05/06 — Big Sam's European Qualifiers: Full Squad & Ratings
Bolton Wanderers 2005/06 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Bolton Wanderers 2005/06 — Season Story
Sam Allardyce's Bolton were the Premier League's great overachievers, finishing eighth and qualifying for Europe for the first time in the club's history. Jay-Jay Okocha was so good they named him twice, Jussi Jääskeläinen was one of the league's finest keepers, and Kevin Nolan, Gary Speed and Kevin Davies made the Reebok a horrible away trip.
With Jay-Jay Okocha (84 OVR) leading the way alongside Jussi Jääskeläinen (83) and Kevin Nolan (79), this squad averages 77.3 across all 18 players — below the 44-squad average of 80.7. For drafters, it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Jay-Jay Okocha (84 OVR), Jussi Jääskeläinen (83 OVR), Kevin Nolan (79 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 77.3 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Jussi Jääskeläinen | 83 | — |
| GK | Ian Walker | 72 | — |
| RB | Joey O'Brien | 73 | RCB |
| RCB | Tal Ben Haim | 77 | CB |
| CB | Abdoulaye Faye | 76 | CDM |
| LCB | Bruno N'Gotty | 77 | CB |
| CDM | Iván Campo | 78 | CM, CB |
| RM | Stelios Giannakopoulos | 79 | CAM, RW |
| CM | Kevin Nolan | 79 | CDM, CAM |
| CM | Gary Speed | 78 | CDM, LM |
| LM | Ricardo Gardner | 76 | LB, LWB |
| CAM | Jay-Jay Okocha | 84 | CM |
| CAM | Hidetoshi Nakata | 78 | CM, RW |
| RW | El Hadji Diouf | 78 | ST, LW |
| LW | Ricardo Vaz Te | 74 | RW, ST |
| ST | Kevin Davies | 78 | CF |
| ST | Jared Borgetti | 76 | CF |
| ST | Henrik Pedersen | 75 | LW |
Best XI — Bolton Wanderers 2005/06
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Jussi Jääskeläinen 83 OVR
- RCB Tal Ben Haim 77 OVR
- LCB Bruno N'Gotty 77 OVR
- CDM Iván Campo 78 OVR
- RM Stelios Giannakopoulos 79 OVR
- CM Kevin Nolan 79 OVR
- CM Gary Speed 78 OVR
- CAM Jay-Jay Okocha 84 OVR
- CAM Hidetoshi Nakata 78 OVR
- RW El Hadji Diouf 78 OVR
- ST Kevin Davies 78 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Bolton 05/06 — Big Sam's European Qualifiers, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Bolton's 2005/06 squad?
Jay-Jay Okocha (84 OVR), with Jussi Jääskeläinen (83) and Kevin Nolan (79) completing the core of the side.
What did Bolton achieve in 2005/06?
Bolton finished eighth in 2005/06, qualifying for the UEFA Cup for the first time in the club's history.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Bolton 05/06 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.