FC 26 Wonderkids: The Best Young Players To Sign

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Starting a new Career Mode in EA Sports FC 26? You’ll likely want to improve your team by finding promising young players. While your club might be patient at first, you’ll quickly feel the pressure to win. That’s where finding the best young talents, or ‘wonderkids’, comes in – signing them early can set you up for long-term success.

Having talented young players doesn’t guarantee a great season, but it definitely gives you an edge. These rising stars could become top players, and while some are already playing for major teams, others are eager to prove themselves and get their chance to shine.

What are FC 26 wonderkids?

Wonderkids are exceptionally gifted young players with bright futures in their sport. With good coaching and resources, these teenagers can become famous athletes, and also bring success – and profit – to those who develop them.

We’ve created a list of the 10 most promising young players (ages 15-21) for each position to help you build a strong team. You’ll recognize some familiar names like Yamal, Agyemang, and Endrick, but we’ve also included a few hidden gems that could be surprisingly affordable.

Best young players in FC 26 overall

Here’s a look at the players with the most potential in EA Sports FC 26. As expected, Yamal is the top prospect, but several other promising players are close behind and could become stars soon.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona 18 RM, RW 89 95 Male
Linda Caicedo Real Madrid 20 LW, LM 85 91 Female
Endrick Real Madrid 19 ST 77 91 Male
Desire Doue PSG 20 RW, LW, RM 85 91 Male
Guilia Dragoni Roma 18 CM, CAM 71 90 Female
Joao Neves PSG 20 CM, CDM 85 90 Male
Estevao Chelsea 18 RM, RW 78 89 Male
Jorthy Mokio Ajax 17 CDM, CM 70 89 Male
Sydney Schertenleib FC Barcelona 18 CAM, CM 74 89 Female
Michelle Agyemang Brighton & Hove Albion 19 ST 76 89 Female

Best young strikers in FC 26

Need a goal-scoring forward? These players are excellent options. Endrick will likely be the priciest, but Camarda could be a fantastic addition for any team aiming for promotion.

For promising young forwards who are still developing, we suggest considering Igor Tyjon, Ranneke Derks, and Jonah Kusi-Asare. They all have the potential to improve by up to 25%.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Endrick Real Madrid 19 ST 77 91 Male
Michelle Agyemang Brighton & Hove Albion 19 ST 76 89 Female
Francesco Camarda Lecce 17 ST 65 87 Male
Samu FC Porto 21 ST 79 86 Male
Mathys Tel Tottenham Hotspur 20 ST 77 86 Male
Yoan Bonny Lombardia FC 21 ST 76 86 Male
Jhon Duran Fenerbahce 21 ST 79 86 Male
Bo van Egmond Ajax 18 ST 65 85 Female
Eli Junior Kroupi AFC Bournemouth 19 ST 74 85 Male
Conrad Harder RB Leipzig 20 ST 74 85 Male

Best young wingers in FC 26

Those young, exciting wingers are very skilled, but they come with a high price tag. If you want to make some money in the next transfer window, Ngumoha might be a good choice.

If you want a more affordable choice, Amiani Tatu, Franciszek Franczak, and Predro Villalba are all promising 17-year-old players who could potentially reach an overall rating of 82.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona 18 RM, RW 89 95 Male
Linda Caicedo Real Madrid 20 LW, LM 85 91 Female
Desire Doue PSG 20 RW, LW, RM 85 91 Male
Estevao Chelsea 18 RM, RW 78 89 Male
Arda Guler Real Madrid 20 RM, RW 81 89 Male
Rio Ngumoha Liverpool 17 LW, LM 68 88 Male
Geovany Quenda Sporting CP 18 RM, LM, LW, RW 76 88 Male
Antonio Nusa RB Leipzig 20 LW, LM 76 88 Male
Pablo Garcia Real Betis Balompie 19 RM, LM, RW 68 87 MAle
Alara Sehitler Bayern Munich 18 RM, RW 73 87 Female
Loreen Bender Bayer 04 Leverkusen 20 RM, RW 73 87 Female
Aoba Fujino Manchester City 21 RM, RW 77 87 Female

Best young midfielders in FC 26

As a fan, I’m really impressed with the midfield options, but Serrajordi stands out to me. I honestly think she’d be an amazing pick for any coach starting out with a women’s team – she’s got so much potential!

Lawrence Wong and Pablo Agudin are also promising prospects, with the potential to develop into players rated 81 or 82.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Guilia Dragoni Roma 18 CM, CAM 71 90 Female
Joao Neves PSG 20 CM, CDM 85 90 Male
Jorthy Mokio Ajax 17 CDM, CM 70 89 Male
Sydney Schertenleib FC Barcelona 18 CAM, CM 74 89 Female
Kenan Yildiz Juventus 20 CAM, CM 79 89 Male
Nico Paz Como 21 CAM, CM 79 89 Male
Gavi FC Barcelona 21 CM, CAM 83 89 Male
Rodrigo Mora FC Porta 18 CAM, CM 76 89 Male
Clara Serrajordi FC Barcelona 17 CM, CAM, CDM 65 88 Female
Jauregizar Athletic Club de Bilbao 21 CM, CDM 78 88 Male

Best young centre backs in FC 26

Our current center backs are getting older, but they’re still reliable players for your defense. Jeltsch, Vuskovic, and Comuzzo are all good, affordable choices.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Dean Huijsen Real Madrid 20 CB 82 89 Male
Pau Cubrarsi FC Barcelona 18 CB 82 88 Male
Finn Jeltsch VfB Stuttgart 19 CB 72 87 Male
Luka Vuskovic Hamburger SV 18 CB 72 87 Male
Ousmane Diomande Sporting CP 21 CB 80 87 Male
El Chadaille Bitshiabu RB Leipzig 20 CB 75 87 Male
Pietro Comuzzo Fiorentina 20 CB 74 86 Male
Nahia Aparicio Real Sociedad 21 CB 75 86 Female
Silvia Lloris Atletico de Madrid 21 CB 78 86 Female
Matte Smets Genk 21 CB 76 86 Male

Best young full backs in FC 26

There are a lot of strong options at full back. Hato has the potential to be one of the best left backs in recent memory, and Corrales is already making a big impact in the WSL.

If you’re seeking more affordable options, we suggest considering Semm Renders, Diego Leon, or Maria Penner. These players all have the potential to improve significantly, with growth values exceeding 20.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Jorrel Hato Chelsea 19 LB 78 89 Male
Givairo Read Feyenoord 19 RB 75 88 Male
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal 18 LB 78 87 Male
Balde FC Barcelona 21 LB 83 87 Male
Lewis Hall Newcastle United 21 LB 80 86 Male
Milos Kerkez Liverpool 21 LB 82 86 Male
Joaquin Seys Club Brugge 20 RB 73 86 Male
Tara Elimbi Gilbert PSG 20 LB 77 85 Female
Lucia Corrales London City Lionesses 19 LB 74 85 Female
Andrea Medina Atletico de Madrid 21 LB 79 85 Female

Best young goalkeepers in FC 26

We need reliable goalkeepers, and our young players, Astralaga and Owuso-Oduro, are proving to be just that. They have a lot of potential to improve, which is a key strength.

Gabriela Sobotkova is projected to grow significantly, with a potential increase of 26, while Enis Kamga is expected to grow by 22.

Player Club Age Position Overall Potential Gender
Eunate Astralaga SD Eibar 19 GK 74 86 Female
Guillaume Restes Toulouse FC 20 GK 78 86 Male
Matthieu Epolo Standard Liege 20 GK 73 85 Male
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro AZ 21 GK 71 84 Male
Andrea Tarazona Levante UD 21 GK 77 84 Female
Dennis Seimen SC Paderborn 07 18 GK 66 84 Male
Mike Penders RC Strasbourg 20 GK 73 84 Male
Laura Sanchez Granada CF 19 GK 72 83 Female
Larissa Haidner Hamburger SV 20 GK 69 82 Female
Lucca Brughmans Genk 17 GK 59 82 Male

Okay, so that’s my list of the ten best young players in FC 26! If none of those players quite grab you, don’t worry – there are tons of other amazing young talents out there just waiting to be discovered. Get your scouts searching!

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2025-09-25 00:19