Discover the best young talents in FM24 who can transform your squad, win
trophies, and make you millions in profits.
The Future Stars You Can’t Afford to Miss
Picture this: It’s your second season in Football Manager 2024. Your club’s ageing stars are starting to decline, and you need fresh blood to build a squad that dominates for years. But the transfer budget isn’t endless, and you can’t afford to waste money on overpriced flops.
That’s where wonderkids come in. These are the young talents who can transform your team, win you titles, and (if needed) make you a fortune in transfer profits. Over the years, I’ve signed my fair share of future Ballon d’Or winners—and, unfortunately, a few overpriced duds. But don’t worry, I’ve done the scouting so you don’t have to.
Let’s dive into the Top 10 Wonderkids You Must Sign in FM24—the ones you’ll regret missing out on.
The Top 10 FM24 Wonderkids You Need to Sign
1. Endrick (Real Madrid – Striker)
At just 17 years old, he’s already secured a move to Real Madrid (which means you can’t sign him immediately), but if you’re managing Madrid or can loan him out, you’ve got an absolute machine on your hands.
Endrick is ridiculously quick (15 Acceleration, 13 Pace), can finish from anywhere (14 Finishing, 12 Composure), and has that Brazilian flair (18 Flair) that makes him a nightmare for defenders.
🔹 Best Role: Advanced Forward
🔹 Alternative Options: Vitor Roque (Barcelona), Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
2. Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG – Central Midfielder)
He’s got elite passing (15), vision (15), and composure (15), making him perfect for controlling games from deep. Whether you play a possession-based style or need a midfield engine, this kid does it all. And the best part? He’s still developing, so his ceiling is insane.
🔹 Best Role: Deep-Lying Playmaker
🔹 Alternative Options: Romeo Lavia (Chelsea), Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
3. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona – Winger)
A product of La Masia, he’s already a regular for Barcelona, and it’s easy to see why. He’s got blistering acceleration (15), elite flair (19), and fantastic dribbling (16). Sign him early, and he’ll be your club’s talisman for a decade.
🔹 Best Role: Inside Forward (Right)
🔹 Alternative Options: Angelo Gabriel (Chelsea), Roony Bardghji (FC Copenhagen)
4. Vitor Roque (Barcelona – Striker)
He’s got a mix of power (13 Strength), speed (15 Acceleration, 14 Pace), and lethal finishing (14 Finishing, 13 Composure), making him an absolute menace in the box. If you’re looking for a striker who can bully defenders and score goals for fun, Roque is your guy.
🔹 Best Role: Pressing Forward
🔹 Alternative Options: Evan Ferguson (Brighton), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
5. Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund – Striker)
With 15 Finishing, 15 Acceleration, and 15 Composure, he’s a striker who just knows where the net is. If you can pry him away from Dortmund, you’ll have a forward capable of leading the line for any top club.
🔹 Best Role: Advanced Forward
🔹 Alternative Options: Mathys Tel (Bayern), Marcos Leonardo (Santos)
6. Arda Güler (Real Madrid – Attacking Midfielder)
With 18 Technique, 16 First Touch, and 15 Flair, he’s a magician on the ball. If you love having an advanced playmaker who dictates the tempo and unlocks defences, this is your guy.
🔹 Best Role: Advanced Playmaker
🔹 Alternative Options: Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen), Gavi (Barcelona)
7. Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta – Centre-Back)
The 19-year-old Italian centre-back is dominant in the air (15 Heading, 16 Positioning), reads the game well, and has great ball-playing ability (15 Passing).
🔹 Best Role: Ball-Playing Defender
🔹 Alternative Options: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Levi Colwill (Chelsea)
8. Desire Doue (Rennes – Attacking Midfielder/Winger)
🔹 Best Role: Mezzala
🔹 Alternative Options: Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Rayan Cherki (Lyon)
9. Gabriel Vidovic (Bayern Munich – Attacking Midfielder)
🔹 Best Role: Shadow Striker
🔹 Alternative Options: Yusuf Demir (Galatasaray), Fabio Miretti (Juventus)
10. Arsen Zakharyan (Real Sociedad – Midfielder)
🔹 Best Role: Advanced Playmaker
🔹 Alternative Options: Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Enzo Le Fée (Rennes)
Final Thoughts
Football Manager 2024 is all about finding and developing the next generation of superstars, and these wonderkids are the best of the best. Whether you're managing a top-tier club or looking for a bargain gem in a lower league, these young talents can transform your squad. Scout smart, develop wisely, and watch your team dominate for years to come.
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