FC 24 wonderkids: Best young players with high Career Mode potential

Publish date: 2024-06-17

Paired with the best formation and custom tactics, these young players will develop into world-class talents to either develop or sell on.

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So, who are the best EA FC 24 wonderkids to sign in all positions? Here's our scouting advice.

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Best young players in EA FC 24 Career Mode

These are the best young players to sign in FC 24 Career Mode:

We've taken into account their potential, overall ratings (via FIFACM) and contract length, while also excluding some of the existing superstars you're unlikely to sign outside of the top, top clubs. Because, let's face it, only a few clubs can afford Jude Bellingham or Jamal Musiala.

Keep in mind this is exclusively for Career Mode, too. Players like Lena Oberdorf and Lauren James aren't on this list, as they aren't available in Career Mode. You can sign them in Ultimate Team, though, to help you rise the ranks of Division Rivals or Squad Battles.

Best young strikers in EA FC 24

If you want the goals, you'll naturally want the best strikers. But if you're planning for the future, here are the top strikers based on potential and overall rating.

We've only highlighted out-and-out strikers here, as some of the players who can play as a striker are better suited as wingers.

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Best young wingers in EA FC 24

Once again, you won't get anywhere in FC 24 meta without any pace, and the best young wingers will add heaps of it - and trickery - to your squad.

Here is the list of the best young wingers in EA FC 24:

Best young midfielders in EA FC 24

Often overlooked by players, your midfield is absolutely vital in FC 24, especially when in transition. We'd recommend having a good balance of attacking and defensive midfielders (more skewed to defensive) in your starting line-up to protect against counter-attacks.

Here is the list of the best young midfielders in EA FC 24:

Best young full backs in EA FC 24

Yet another vital position to get right, you'll need a balance of pace and defending in your full backs. Here are the best young left backs and right backs in EA FC 24.

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Best young centre backs in EA FC 24

Not the most glamourous of positions, but strong CBs are an absolute must when it comes to keeping the ball out of your net. We've shared the best cheap young guns for a solid defence below:

Best young goalkeepers in EA FC

And now for the last line of defence. It's pretty risky to place a young GK in your starting line-up early in their career, so we'd suggest sending them out on loan to develop for a while. Nevertheless, here are the best young goalkeepers in EA FC 24:

Best cheap young players in EA FC 24 with highest potential: Hidden gems

If you're wanting some cheap young players who you can sell on for a higher value later in your career, or use to move up the league, here are our top picks:

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