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Liverpool FC star Roberto Firmino was discovered on Football Manager, reveals Hoffenheim scout

Roberto Firmino has established himself as a top striker in Europe but his talents may not have been discovered on the continent if it wasn't for Football Manager.

The 25-year-old is enjoying a stellar second season at Liverpool following his £29million move from Hoffenheim in June 2015.

Firmino had been with the Bundesliga outfit since January 2011 and one of their scouts Lutz Pfannenstiel has revealed that the Brazilian was discovered using the popular computer game Football Manager.

Roberto Firmino's move to Hoffenheim in 2011 was off the back of Football Manager scouting
Roberto Firmino's move to Hoffenheim in 2011 was off the back of Football Manager scouting
Firmino joined the German club for u00a33.5million from Brazilian outfitu00a0Figueirense
Firmino joined the German club for £3.