And I was in the first team (full on coach meter) as a striker without any goals or assists first season. I think it is too easy to get a guaranteed spot in the first eleven when you're just 17 with under 60 in overall ratings.
Edit: maybe I should point out that it was even early in the first season, I actually did assists and scored goals later on
Edit 2: What they should do is maybe implement a hardcore(realistic) mode so that you can choose to play that or a more easier mode like it is currently. Because I know they'll never make it more realistic because people want pick up and play, not sit on the bench every game.