Spotting future talents early can save you a lot of money in the long-run - these players can be tough to pick out so we've done all the hard-work for you! The following players are aged between 16-19 at the start of the Career Mode season and have the highest potential overall ratings of all the young players.
If these players perform at a consistently high level for an extended period of time, they can even outgrow their potential.
Jadon Sancho (OVR 84 – POT 92)
Age: 19
Positions: RM, LM
Club: Borrusia Dortmund
Country: England
Work rate: Medium/Low
Best Stats: 92 Dribbling, 91 Agility, 90 Balance
Value: £40.1 million (release clause: £74.1 million)
Wage: £55,000 a week
Could Jadon Sancho be the answer to Borussia Dortmund’s title challenge in 2019/20? We certainly think so, During games the youngster brims with confidence, flaunting all of is abilities.
Sancho’s stats reflect the idea that he is one of England’s and the Bundesliga’s brightest future stars. His best attributes include 92 dribbling, 91 agility and 90 balance, making him a nightmare for any fullback to come up against. If you can afford this man, get him in your squad as soon as possible, and help him achieve his 92 potential rating.
Callum Hudson-Odoi (OVR 74 – POT 88)
Age: 18
Positions: RW, LW
Club: Chelsea
Country: England
Work rate: High/Medium
Best Stats: 86 Acceleration, 85 Agility, 84 Sprint Speed
Value: £10.4 million (Release clause: £26.1 million)
Wage: £28,000 a week
English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been with Chelsea being part of the squads which won the U18 Premier League in 2017 as well as back-to-back FA Youth Cup titles.
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Hudson-Odoi has been extremely useful coming off the bench this year, usually having an instant impact on other players surrounding him. His movement stats are extremely high (86 Acceleration, 85 Agility, 84 Sprint Speed) for his age, and can be worked on during his time in west London.
Pedro De la Vega (OVR 70 – POT 88)
Age: 18
Positions: RW
Club: Club Atletico Lanus
Country: Argentina
Work rate: High/Medium
Best Stats: 87 Sprint Speed, 86 Agility, 85 Acceleration
Value: £3.3 million (release clause: £7 million)
Wage: £4,000 a week
Despite a lot of interest from other clubs during the summer, Pedro de la Vega has remained a winger for Lanus.
De la Vega’s agility, acceleration and sprinting stats all sit above 85, making him a lightning-fast, confident wide player. With a potential ceiling of 88 you should heavily consider acquiring this player in your FIFA career mode.
Takefusa Kubo (OVR 70 – POT 87)
Age: 18
Positions: RM, CF
Club: RCD Mallorca (on loan from Real Madrid)
Country: Japan
Work rate: High/Medium
Best Stats: 89 Acceleration, 83 Agility, 83 Balance
Value: £3.3 million (Release clause: £8.8 million)
Wage: £19,000 a week
Takefusa Kubo is currently playing for RCD Mallorca, having left Real Madrid on a loan deal to gain some valuable experience and game time. Despite an uneventful debut for the side in September, Kubo has started to grow into the role with Mallorca.
Hailed by some pundits as the ‘Japanese Messi’, Kubo’s dribbling (79) ability and ball control (78) are higher than most wide players at the same age as him. Good balance (83) and agility (83) stats show that Kubo is a well rounded player, who could become a great addition to your squad.
Manor Solomon (OVR 70 – POT 86)
Age: 19
Positions: RM, LM, CAM
Club: Shakhtar Donetsk
Country: Israel
Work rate: Medium/Medium
Best Stats: 82 Balance, 80 Acceleration, 78 Sprint Speed
Value: £3.4 million (Release clause: £9.3 million)
Wage: £900 a week
Manor Solomon has adapted to life at Shakhtar Donetsk very quickly, bagging a Champions League stoppage time winner against Atalanta with practically the last kick of the game.
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Solomon is a well rounded player that can play in a number of attacking positions, and this is backed by his FIFA 20 attributes. His card features 82 balance, 79 pace and 74 dribbling, which are important skills required of a wide attacking player. Although he is expensive, he could be worth the investment when he reaches his potential rating of 86.
Adam Hlozek (OVR 70 – POT 86)
Age: 16
Positions: RW, ST, RM
Club: Sparta Prague
Country: Czech Republic
Work rate: High/Medium
Best Stats: 75 Strength, 75 ball Control, 74 Sprint Speed
Value: £3.2 million (Release clause: £8.9 million)
Wage: £900 a week
This season, Adam Hlozek has already scored four goals in 11 games for Sparta Prague, remaining in his homeland to gain some valuable experience. The versatile forward can play wide on the right or as a striker, so he could be a very solid addition to your Career Mode squad in FIFA 20.
Hlozek’s high work rate in both attack and defence have come to define him as a hard working player, unafraid of big challenges and scraps to keep the ball in possession. His 75 rating in strength and ball control are a fair reflection of the youngster’s excellent dribbling ability.
Jeremy Doku (OVR 66 – POT 86)
Age: 17
Positions: RW
Club: Anderlecht
Country: Belgium
Work rate: High/ Low
Best Stats: 93 Agility, 88 Sprint Speed, 88 Jumping
Value: £1.1 million (Release clause: £2.9 million)
Wage: £1,000 a week
Jeremy Doku’s FIFA 20 attributes are absolutely amazing; he has been rewarded with 93 agility, 88 pace and 88 jumping, and has a potential rating of 86, making him a great value-for-money buy.
Anderlecht acquired the Belgian youngster best known for his finishing and flair back in 2012, when he was only 10 years old. He made his professional debut in November 2018 and will undoubtedly continue to rise through the system.
Paulinho (OVR 71 – POT 86)
Age: 18
Positions: RM
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Country: Brazil
Work rate: Medium/ Medium
Best Stats: 85 Balance, 80 Acceleration, 78 Sprint Speed
Value: £4.4 million (release clause: £10.2 million)
Wage: £10,000 a week
Manchester City and PSG both missed out on a future star last summer, with Paulinho Filho passing on their offers to join Bayer Leverkusen for around £17.5 million. Paulinho is one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from Brazilian football in recent years.
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Paulinho’s and ability to play up front or on either wing make him an ideal squad player, and could be the missing link to your Career mode. Utilise his 79 pace and 75 dribbling ability when taking on opposition wing-backs.
Rabbi Matondo (OVR 66 – POT 85)
Age: 18
Positions: RM, LM
Club: Shalke
Country: Wales
Work rate: Medium/Medium
Best Stats: 89 Acceleration, 87 Sprint Speed, 78 Agility
Value: £1.2 million (Release clause: £2.8 million)
Wage: £3,000 a week
Rabbi Matondo is the jet-fuelled winger that has already started to become a fan favourite at Shalke, having left Manchester City for a fee of £11 million in January 2019. The 19-year-old scored his first goal in his first appearance of the season and now looks set to play a key role in Shalke’s team.
Matondo’s potential rating stands at 85, which can be improved with dynamic potential in FIFA 20 Career Mode. He has extremely impressive pace statistics and stands as one of the value for money buys in Career mode.
Victor Mollejo (OVR 65 – POT 85)
Age: 18
Positions: RW
Club: Deportivo La Coruna (on loan from Atletico Madrid)
Country: Spain
Work rate: Medium/Medium
Best Stats: 78 Balance, 73 Acceleration, 71 Agility
Value: £1 million (Release clause: £3.1 million)
Wage: £4,000 a week
Atletico Madrid loanee Victor Mollejo competes well in physical duels and likes to play in a direct style, running straight at defenders with pace.
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Carpintero plays with a creative flair, dribbles better than his 67 rating suggests, and understands tactical processes very well for such an inexperienced player. His best attributes are his 78 balance and 73 acceleration, and has a strong potential rating of 85.
All the Wonderkid RW/ RM/ RFs above 83 POT
Player | Pos | Age | Club | Country | OVR | POT | V | W |
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J. Sancho | RM LM | 19 | B. Dortmund | England | 84 | 92 | £40.1m | £55k |
C. Hudson-Odoi | RW LW | 18 | Chelsea | England | 74 | 88 | £10.4m | £28k |
P. De la Vega | RW | 18 | Atl. Lanús | Argentina | 70 | 88 | £3.3m | £4k |
Paulinho | RM | 18 | B. Leverkusen | Brazil | 71 | 86 | £4.4m | £10k |
T. Kubo | RM CF | 18 | Real Madrid | Japan | 70 | 87 | £3.3m | £19k |
A. Hložek | RW ST RM | 16 | Sparta Praha | Czech Republic | 70 | 86 | £3.2m | £900 |
M. Solomon | RM LM CAM | 19 | Shakhtar Donestsk | Israel | 70 | 86 | £3.4m | £900 |
J. Doku | RW | 17 | Anderlecht | Belgium | 66 | 86 | £1.1m | £1k |
F. Torres | RM | 19 | Valencia | Spain | 75 | 85 | £9.5m | £15k |
D. Lainez | RM LM CAM | 19 | Real Betis | Mexico | 72 | 85 | £5.4m | £8k |
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