FIFA 23 Best Young Players: Star players about to hit their prime

Everyone wants to sign the next big thing in football, and these FIFA 23 best young players will allow you to do just that. The quality of young footballers has been growing recently, and some of the best players in football are young players.

FIFA 23's career mode offers players the chance to take their favourite team to ultimate footballing glory, but to do that you will need some of these players in your squad.

These players will be brilliant in EA Sports FC too, so you can get a step ahead of the competition here.

All ratings correct as of 21 April, 2023

FIFA 23 best young players

Just like wonderkids, we need to define what we mean by young players before we get started. Here you will find the very best players in FIFA 23 that start career mode aged between 20 and 24. That means they have aged out of our wonderkid lists, but are not yet in the prime of their career.

However, it does mean they usually have some growing to do and a high potential to reach. With more game time and training these players can improve under your careful guidance and become even better.

So with that in mind, let's take a look at the FIFA 23 best young players!

Kylian Mbappe (91 OVR - 95 POT)

Team: PSG

Position: LW, ST

Age: 23

Nation: France

There isn't much that needs to be said about Kylian Mbappe. He burst onto the scene with Monaco and was quickly snapped up by PSG where he has been ever since. The French forward is well on his way to becoming an all-time great player, with 12 World Cup goals to his name already, just four short of the record.

Mbappe is the best player in FIFA 23 along with being the best young player. He has an unrivalled 97 acceleration, 97 sprint speed, 93 dribbling, and 93 finishing. He'll run past any defender and beat any goalkeeper. He is inevitable.

Erling Haaland (89 OVR - 94 POT)

Team: Man City

Position: ST

Age: 21

Nation: Norway

Man City's brilliant summer signing Earling Haaland is next on our list. Haaland has been on every radar since his days at RB Salzburg and is perhaps the best out-and-out striker we have seen in a generation.

Somehow, Haaland's FIFA 23 attributes don't seem to do his play this season justice. He starts FIFA 23 with 94 shot power, 94 sprint speed, 94 finishing, 93 strength, and 92 positioning. He can physically out-muscle most centre backs and utilise his massive 6'5" frame. Haaland is game-breaking in the right hands.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (88 OVR - 92 POT)

Team: PSG

Position: GK

Age: 23

Nation: Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma has always been destined for greatness. He was the archetypical wonderkid when he came through with AC Milan, a star even before making his first-team debut which he did at the age of 16. Shortly after that he won the #1 job with Italy and has never looked back.

Donnarumma is an excellent goalkeeper in FIFA 23. He has 90 diving, 89 reflexes, 85 reactions, and 85 positioning. His 36 short passing isn't great even for a goalie, but his 6'5" frame means he can claim crosses and makes him a great penalty stopper too.

Vinicius Jr (86 OVR - 92 POT)

Team: Real Madrid

Position: LW

Age: 21

Nation: Brazil

Of course Vinicius Jr features on this list! Real Madrid's electric winger is once again lighting up La Liga and the Champions League. He looks set to be the next geat Madrid icon.

In FIFA 23 Vinicius is a deadly left winger. He starts career mode with 95 acceleration, 95 sprint speed, 94 agility, 92 dribbling, and 84 finishing. He is right-footed, so just right for cutting in off the wing and driving toward goal.

Federico Valverde (86 OVR - 91 POT)

Team: Real Madrid

Position: CM

Age: 23

Nation: Uruguay

Here's one you might not have expected, but Federico Valverde has very quietly become an incredible player. Often overshadowed by his midfield partners Luka Modric & Toni Kroos, Valverde is one for the future of Real Madrid.

In FIFA 23 Valverde is a perfect do-in-all midfielder. He's got 91 sprint speed, 89 stamina, 87 long passing, 86 short passing, and 82 standing tackle. He can play at the base as a stopper or more advanced and create centrally. He's even got 76 finishing to bang in a few goals too.

Even more FIFA 23 best young players

Still not enough? We've broken down the best young players by position below, so you can find exactly what you need!

Best young goalkeepers

There is a nice selection of FIFA 23 young goalkeepers kicking around who are yet to make a big move to an elite European team. While keepers usually peak in their late 20s or early 30s, grabbing one young can be a great way to save money.

Best young right backs

Speedy fullbacks are a must, so these FIFA 23 young right backs will help you dominate the game down the right flank.

Best young centre backs

Securing a top-quality FIFA 23 young centre back for years to come will be a hard task for any manager in FIFA 23, but these options will make that challenge easier.

Best young left backs

Just light right backs, left backs often peak early in their career so this FIFA 23 young left back list includes some of the best in the world.

Best young CDMs

Every team needs a midfield anchor, and these FIFA 23 young CDMs can give you the solidity you need in the middle of the park.

Best young CMs

These FIFA 23 young CMs can do a bit of everything. Some are better going forward and some going back, but they are all natural in the heart of the team.

Best young CAMs

When it comes to offensive creativity, these FIFA 23 young CAMs are the future of football.

Best young RWs

Wingers are highly flexible, and some of these FIFA 23 best young right wingers can play deeper or more central roles too depending on your formation.

Best young LWs

Just like on the right side, these FIFA 23 young left wingers can play all over the park.

Best young strikers

If you are looking for goal scorers that are just coming into their prime then these FIFA 23 young strikers are the ones for you.