With Football Manager 26 finally around the corner, the countdown to scouting season is officially on. The one thing that makes every FM save unique is assigning the next generation of world beaters before everyone else does, whether you're rebuilding a fallen giant or leading a non-League team to glory.
Over the past year, a new crop of talented youngsters has broken through, and based on the latest community databases, early scouting, and export predictions, we have compiled the best wonderkids to watch in FM 26.
There is someone on this list for every manager, whether they are in charge of Liverpool or Leyton Orient. It combines breakthrough real-world prospects and hidden gems from both large leagues and obscure academies.
The Best Wonderkids in FM 26
Here are the best wonderkids in FM 26:
Goalkeepers
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finn Molnar | RB Salzburg | 17 | Austrian | ★★★★☆ (161 PA) | Modern sweeper-keeper with elite ball distribution. Both-footed and agile — a future Neuer-style stopper. |
Bertil Gronier | AAB | 18 | Danish | ★★★★☆ (163 PA) | 6’5” physical presence with 19 determination. Cheap, reliable, and grows fast. |
Defenders
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joffrey Mochio | Lyon | 18 | French | ★★★★★ (168 PA) | Elegant ball-playing center-back, Gvardiol vibes. Loves stepping into midfield. |
Tobias Palacio | Argentinos Juniors | 18 | Argentinian | ★★★★☆ (166 PA) | Strong, quick, and mentally sharp — great for South American or budget savings. |
Bastian Meupou | Alverca SAD | 19 | French | ★★★★☆ (178 PA) | Explosive pace and aerial power. Ideal for high defensive lines. |
Nuno Enu | Anderlecht | 17 | Belgian | ★★★★★ (171 PA) | Athletic and composed — a defensive monster in the making. |
Midfielders
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Datt | Manchester City | 16 | English | ★★★★★ (171 PA) | 6'4” CDM with elite tackling and passing. FM26’s most in-demand defensive midfielder. |
Ousmane Aouadi | PSG | 17 | French | ★★★★★ (179 PA) | Technically gifted deep-lying playmaker — a must-sign if you can afford him. |
Axel Bruna | IFK Norrköping | 17 | Swedish | ★★★★☆ (175 PA) | Creative and affordable — great project player for mid-tier clubs. |
Guiu Fernández | Barcelona | 17 | Spanish | ★★★★★ (180 PA) | La Masia’s next maestro — intelligent and composed on the ball. |
Wingers
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeremy Monga | Leicester City | 16 | English | ★★★★☆ (170 PA) | Lightning-fast and tactically smart — England’s new standout wide man. |
Edwin Quintero | Independiente del Valle | 17 | Ecuadorian | ★★★★☆ (168 PA) | Flair and pace in abundance — an affordable South American gem. |
Clayton Dandy | Aris | 18 | Senegalese | ★★★★☆ (168 PA) | Direct winger with determination. It could be FM26’s best hidden gem. |
IA Tonara | Barcelona | 16 | Spanish | ★★★★★ (175 PA) | Versatile La Masia winger — immense technical skill and vision. |
Attacking Midfielders / Playmakers
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Constantinos Kretas | KRC Genk | 17 | Greek | ★★★★☆ (172 PA) | Budget-friendly creative No.10 with top-tier playmaking ability. |
Rodrigo Mora | Sporting CP | 18 | Portuguese | ★★★★★ (186 PA) | The new Bernardo Silva — technical, visionary, and lethal between lines. |
Gabriel Mech | Grêmio | 17 | Brazilian | ★★★★☆ (170 PA) | Brazil’s next export — creative spark with flair and passing range. |
Leonard Carl | Bayern Munich | 17 | German | ★★★★★ (185 PA) | Already assisting pros at Bayern. A complete modern attacking mid. |
Strikers
Player | Club | Age | Nationality | Potential | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Francesco Camarda | AC Milan | 17 | Italian | ★★★★★ (180 PA) | Legendary youth striker finally arrives in FM26. Clinical finisher. |
Cheeto Obi Martin | Manchester United | 17 | English | ★★★★☆ (175 PA) | Physical beast with natural goal instincts. Premier League-ready in 3 years. |
Dastan Sappev | Kairat Almaty | 18 | Kazakh | ★★★★☆ (168 PA) | Underrated dribbler from Kazakhstan — great low-cost striker project. |
Victor Morillo | FC Juárez | 19 | Mexican | ★★★★☆ (170 PA) | Fast and instinctive — Mexico’s next big forward talent. |
Lionel Eklund | AIK | 17 | Swedish | ★★★★☆ (168 PA) | Balanced finisher who grows into a Haaland-style complete forward. |
Sammy Abudahe | PSV | 17 | Dutch | ★★★★★ (184 PA) | Dominant, composed, and clinical — a future Premier League star. |
Rio Ngumoha | Liverpool | 17 | English | ★★★★☆ (172 PA) | Real-life debut goalscorer — elite potential and high value early on. |
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