Just a quick tip, make sure your created club is classed as professional. Mine is semi-pro, and my board have agreed to upgrade at the end of the season, but it's a nightmare. Can't sign anyone, except Rivaldo (good player for the lower leagues for a few years anyway).
So yeah, recommended - Rivaldo, Will Keane is a machine at lower league level. But what I'd recommend is setting your youth facilities high and using regens. very fun I find. Just make sure you click the add players bit at the start of the game.