Football Manager 2024 is finally here and everyone’s searching for that high-potential wonderkid to elevate the future of their squad. Not only is this a game about tactics, planning, and strategy, but it is equally important to have solid squad depth. This includes ensuring that you’ve got players in rotation, working around injuries, and giving everyone a chance to shine. This is why we’ve compiled together some of the most talented young players out there who could just be the future Ballon d’Or winner you need. That being said, these are the best young players and wonderkids to sign in Football Manager 2024.
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Giorgio Scalvini – Brick Wall in the Making
- Name: Giorgio Scalvini
- Base Rating: 73
- Age: 19
- Position: DC
- Club: Atalanta
- Nation: Italy
- Foot: Right
- Height: 194 CM (6’3”)
Giorgio Scalvini attributes (source: FMinside.net)
At 19 years of age, Scalvini has a bright future ahead of him with plenty of time to grow. In fact, his potential is dynamic meaning it is different in every save. However, it will never drop below 80. His mentality is strong, with solid anticipation, bravery, determination, teamwork, work rate, composure and positioning. All of these traits are those of a true defensive-minded leader, making him a great option for your club’s future captaincy.
Regardless, one thing’s for certain, if you need a defender, this guy will do the trick!
Warren Zaïre-Emery – Deep Lying Playmaker
- Name: Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Base Rating: 68
- Age: 17
- Position: DM, MC
- Club: PSG
- Nation: France
- Foot: Right
- Height: 179 CM (5’8”)
Warren Zaïre-Emery attributes (source: FMinside.net)
This center-midfielder has a promising future both in real life and in FM24. With many football fans already knowing his name, it is a question of ‘when’ and not ‘if’ he will reach his potential. Thankfully, the same can be said about recruiting him for your squad in FM24. Judging by his attributes, you can see he’s got a great first touch, with excellent determination. His physical and passing stats aren’t too low either! Zaïre-Emery is definitely one of the best young, wonderkids you can sign in Football Manager 2024.
Due to his already great stats, he can become an absolute powerhouse in midfield with some training!
Vitor Roque – More Than Just a Poacher
- Name: Vitor Roque
- Base Rating: 66
- Age: 18
- Position: AMR, AML, ST
- Club: Athletico Paranaense
- Nation: Brazil
- Foot: Right
- Height: 172 CM (5’6”)
Vitor Roque attributes (source: FMinside.net)
With a move to Barcelona imminent, Vitor Roque has already made headlines for himself as an emerging youngster. Of course, he’s also got the determination, drive, and ability to match. Not only that, but his technical ability is great, allowing him to play most positions in the front third. His potential can reach as high as 100 and can never drop below 80, making him a reliable youngster to invest in. Ultimately, he’ll get more game time, being able to fill the shoes of any injured attacker you have in your squad.
This pacey attacker can play well in a variety of positions which is definitely the versatile option you need in your squad.
Lamine Yamal – Future Ballon d’Or Winner?
- Name: Lamine Yamal
- Base Rating: 63
- Age: 15
- Position: AMR, AML, ST
- Club: FC Barcelona
- Nation: Spain
- Foot: Left
- Height: 180 CM (5’9”)
Lamine Yamal attributes (source: FMinside.net)
Speaking of FC Barcelona, Yamal is one of the most well-known youngsters in Spain. This is all for good reason as he’s already proven himself to be extremely useful in La Liga, being able to play a variety of positions and roles. Granted, some of his stats are a bit low but those attributes do not reflect his true ability. For example, while his crossing and passing definitely should be higher, his in-game stats are still a good basis for growth. Furthermore, his determination makes for a serious player who isn’t afraid to give it his all for the team. If you love La Masia type of football, you’ll love him.
Lamine’s reliable agility, flair, and dribbling all make for a technical player who can dominate a midfield.
Samuel Iling – Left Side Sorted
- Name: Samuel Iling
- Base Rating: 67
- Age: 19
- Position: WBL, ML, AML
- Club: Juventus
- Nation: England
- Foot: Left
- Height: 182 CM (5’9”)
Samuel Iling attributes (source: FMinside.net)
Despite his maximum potential being 90 instead of 100, Samuel Iling brings something valuable to the table when it comes to positioning. He is able to play all along the left wing, including left wing-back as well. This opens up many options, giving you a versatile player that can help strengthen the left side and act as a player in rotation. His pace and fitness combined with his dependable crossing make him truly a player to keep an eye on! Furthermore, he’s got good dribbling and flair meaning the foundation is all there, all you need to do is build on it! Similar players to him include; Marcelo, Danny Alves, Gosens, and Kostic.
The wide array of outstanding attacking stats makes it so that he can work as both a stay-back defender and an offensive midfielder.
Evan Ferguson – Efficient Target Man
- Name: Evan Ferguson
- Base Rating: 69
- Age: 18
- Position: ST
- Club: Brighton & Hove Albion
- Nation: Republic of Ireland
- Foot: Right
- Height: 188 CM (6’2”)
Evan Ferguson attributes (source: FMinside.net)
Having scored against some of the top premier league sides last season, Ferguson proved that he is serious about making it to the top. By signing him, you’ll have a beast on your hands. If his towering height wasn’t enough to bully defenders, he’ll simply outpace them. If you need a striker who can finish most of the chances handed to him, look no further. Evan Ferguson is the lethal striker you need to score more goals. Never again will you have a game finish 0-0 as Ferguson’s hunger for scoring is unmatched. Ferguson definitely deserved to be on our list of the best young players and wonderkids in Football Manager 2024.
Not only will you have a proficient goalscorer on your hands, but by taking a look at his attributes, we can clearly see that he’s got good first touch and acceleration, making him a complete attacker.
Michael Kayode – He’ll Be Right Back After Intercepting That Pass
- Name: Michael Kayode
- Base Rating: 63
- Age: 19
- Position: DR, WBR
- Club: Fiorentina
- Nation: Italy
- Foot: Right
- Height: 179 CM (5’9”)
Michael Kayode attributes (source: FMinside.net)
Our personal favorite pick for a fantastic youngster, Kayode ticks all the boxes when it comes to proper defending. Additionally, he is very agile yet can hold his own with decent strength and determination as well. Overall, this well-rounded right-back shows great promise in the game and in real life. It is no wonder why Italy has started planning on giving him a starting role in their national team’s XI, he’s just got that passion that a lot of players lack.
He’s got great pace and fitness, making him relentlessly terrorize your opposition up and down the right flank.
Endrick – A Household Name, A Monster of a Striker
- Name: Endrick
- Base Rating: 57
- Age: 17
- Position: AMR, ST
- Club: Palmeiras
- Nation: Brazil
- Foot: Left
- Height: 173 CM (5’7”)
Endrick attributes (source: FMinside.net)
Most are already familiar with this Brazilian beast, but for those of you who don’t; you soon will. At just 17 years of age, he’s already showing incredible potential as a complete striker. Moreover, his in-game attributes speak for themselves. There is no denying the impact that Endrick can have on a game. Therefore, he’s definitely an option to consider! By taking a look at his acceleration and dribbling, one can confidently assume that Endrick will benefit their squad immensely. Also, being so young means that he has plenty of time to improve, allowing you to shape him into the attacker you need.
With already decent acceleration, dribbling, finishing, strength, and flair, you can reliably throw him into your starting eleven and automatically expect results.
That being said, these were the best young players and wonderkids to sign in Football Manager 2024.
