Football Manager 2022 African Wonderkids: The future world beaters you need to bring to your club

Football Manager 2022 has finally arrived, which means it's time to start scouting and signing the wonderkid stars of the future.

From rough diamonds to players ready-made for your first team, we've got you covered for ten of the best African wonderkids available in Football Manager 2022.

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Odilon Kossounou (CA 128 - PA 140-170)

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Age: 20

Club: Bayer Leverkusen

Value: £14.5 - 18.5 million

Wage: £24,500 a week

A supremely talented defender who could become one of the best in the world, Odilon Kossounou is the commanding presence you need in your backline.

With a great range of mental stats already there for your pleasure, it's your task to take this Ivorian to the very top.

Amad Diallo (CA 128 - PA 140-170)

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Age: 19

Club: Man UFC

Value: £72 - 111 million

Wage: £25,000 a week

Amad Diallo was the talk of the footballing world when he joined Manchester United, with hopes high that the Ivorian could make a splash in the Premier League.

Whilst he's far from living up to the hype, this quick and skilful dribbler could still become of the best wingers in Europe in FM22.

Hannibal Mejbri (CA 115 - PA 140-170)

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Age: 18

Club: Man UFC

Value: £62 - 75 million

Wage: £12,000 a week

Another expensive superstar attempting to break through at Old Trafford, Hannibal Mejbri has been a wonderkid in Football Manager for many years.

With his potential high and his range of stats looking well balanced, are you the manager that can aide the Tunisian to the top?

Pape Matar Sarr (CA 112 - PA 130-160)

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Age: 19

Club: FC Metz (on loan from Tottenham)

Value: £13 - 16.5 million

Wage: £9,000 a week

A well-rounded Senegalese midfielder with the potential to grow into a special player, investing in Pape Matar Sarr could be one of the best decisions you make in Football Manager 2022.

With plenty of room to grow and already possessing some impressive stats, could you build your team around this commanding midfielder?

Aliou Balde (CA 103 - PA 120-150)

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Age: 18

Club: Feyenoord

Value: £475,000 - 4.9 million

Wage: £1,200 a week

A rough diamond with plenty of potential to grow into a star, Aliou Balde could certainly be classed as a bargain wonderkid in Football Manager 2022.

A quick winger who also possesses impressive finishing stats, Balde could be the star of your team for many years to come.

Youssouph Badji (CA 115 - PA 120-150)

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Age: 19

Club: Brest (on loan from Club Brugge)

Value: £375,000 - 3.6 million

Wage: £2,600 a week

A physical striker available for a bargain price, Youssouph Badji could be dangerous if he reaches his full potential in Football Manager 2022.

With the perfect mix of pace, composure and finishing, we think snapping up this youngster could be one of the best deals you do all year.

Saidou Sow (CA 115 - PA 120-150)

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Age: 19

Club: AS Saint Etienne

Value: £5.2 - 8.2 million

Wage: £4,400 a week

The perfect commanding presence in your backline, Saidou Sow is an intelligent defender with brilliant tackling and marking stats.

With the potential to grow into something special, Sow is the man you need at the top of your shortlist in Football Manager 2022.

Isaac Nuhu (CA 195 - PA 120-150)

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Age: 19

Club: Eupen

Value: £1.5 - 3.4 million

Wage: £3,800 a week

A versatile option who can operate comfortably across the main attacking positions, Isaac Nuhu could be an excellent option to give your squad an extra layer of quality.

With excellent finishing, decisions and pace stats, there's plenty for you to work with as you look to develop Nuhu into a superstar.

Kamaldeen Salemana (CA 122 - PA 130-160)

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Age: 19

Club: Rennes

Value: £15.5 - 19 million

Wage: £6,250 a week

A lightning-quick winger with bags of flair, Kamaldeen Sulemana is the kind of player that will get fans out of their seats.

With brilliant technique and vision, this young star could be one of the best hidden gems in Football Manager 2022.

Musa Juwara (CA 104 - PA 130-160)

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Age: 19

Club: Crotone (on loan from Bologna)

Value: £3.6 - 5.6 million

Wage: £7,600 a week

An agile, tricky customer who could easily grow into a Gambian sensation, Musa Juwara is a player you need to be swooping in for in FM22.

With a low value and a high potential ceiling, this dynamic youngster is everything your team needs.

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