Wonderkids are the players who have the requirements of becoming world class players and must not be older than 20 years old before 30th July 2019 (which is the usual starting date in FM20).
Another criteria is the wonderkid needs to have a Potential Ability of at least 150 (fixed PA), or anywhere from -8 to -10 Potential Ability.
Here’s a list of top 5 FM20 wonderkids from North America which you can consider bringing into your team.
Sergino Dest
- Nationality: U.S.A
- Age: 18
- Position: D/WB/M(RL)
- Value: £2.9M
- Club: Ajax
The first wonderkid on the list Ajax’s full back Sergino Dest. The 18-year-old Dutch-born American has recently decided to represent the USA instead of Netherlands. After having a good season in the under 19 football, he breaks into Ajax first team squad in this season. He made 12 appearances in the Eredivise and provided 5 assists so far. His natural position is right back but you could play him at the left side as well. He has 15 acceleration, 15 technique, 14 crossing and 14 first touch. He is valued at £2.9M and earning £1.5K per week.
Jonathan Gonzalez
- Nationality: Mexico
- Age: 19
- Position: DM
- Value: £375K
- Club: CF Monterrey
The next person on the list is a Mexican defensive midfielder who plays for CF Monterrey – Jonathan Gonzalez. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is a solid player at the back. He has 17 marking, 17 stamina, 17 work rate, 15 bravery and 15 tackling at the start of the game. He is only valued at £375K and earns £3.8K per week. The estimated cost of signing him is roughly around £5M.
Diego Lainez
- Nationality: Mexico
- Age: 18
- Position: AM(RL)
- Value: £2.9M
- Club: Real Hispalis
Diego Lainez, another Mexican, is the third player on the list. The 18-year-old winger joined the Spanish club Real Hispalis last winter transfer and made 12 appearances in La Liga. He is currently valued at £2.9M and earns £7.25K per week, as well as having a minimum fee release clause of £21M in his current contract. He has fairly decent attributes at the start of the game, with 16 acceleration, 15 dribbling, 15 stamina, 13 off the ball and 13 passing. He can definitely become one of the world bests so make sure you keep an eye on his development.
Jonathan David
- Nationality: Canada
- Age: 18
- Position: AM(RLC), ST(C)
- Value: £8M
- Club: AA Gent
Jonathan David is arguably the best Canadian footballer in 2019. He made 28 appearances in for the Belgian club and scored 13 goals so far. He is a versatile player as well. He can play at the both wings, centre attacking midfielder, as well as the striker. He has 16 acceleration, 16 pace, 14 composure, 14 finishing and 13 technique at the start of the game. He is valued at £8M and earns £8.25K per week. You can try to sign him and make him one of the best attacking player in the future.
Alphonso Davies
- Nationality: Canada
- Age: 18
- Position: M/AM(L)
- Value: £3.7M
- Club: FC Bayern
The last player on the list is Alphonso Davies, the winger who plays for FC Bayern. He has fairly decent attributes at the start of the game, with 17 acceleration, 17 pace, 15 dribbling, 15 flair and 13 technique. He can play at both side of the wings. He is currently valued at £3.7M and earns £33K per week. It would be quite difficult for him to leave FC Bayern, but you can keep an eye on his development as he is potentially one of the best winger in the future according to FM20.