Football Manager 2019 Wonderkids: Best Swedish players to sign


Sweden have never been among the best footballing nations in the world. Their best World Cup performance was losing in the final in 1958 as hosts and they have only made the semi-finals of the European Championship once. However, that does not mean that the Scandinavian country has not produced some impressive players. The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Freddie Ljungberg, and Tomas Brolin have been key pieces of big club teams across Europe.

How to choose the best Swedish wonderkids in Football Manager 2019

This article will look at the best Swedish wonderkids in FM19. These players are all teenagers when you start a new career mode in Sweden (February 2018). They all have a potential ability of at least 110, making useful contributors for a lot of club sides, and some can turn into world-class players if developed correctly.

For a full list of ALL the best Swedish wonderkids in FM19, see the table at the bottom of the page.

Alexander Isak (CA 123 - PA Range 140-170)

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Age: 18

Position: ST

Club: Borussia Dortmund

Best Attributes: Jumping (16), Anticipation (15), Acceleration (15)

Value: £2.9 million

Wage: £13,500 a week

Alexander Isak started his career with AIK in Sweden, joining at the age of six. He made his way through the youth academy and debuted with the first team in February 2016. In January 2017 he made a €9 million move to Borussia Dortmund and soon made his first team debut with them as well. He won his first cap with Sweden in 2017.

In FM 19 Isak is a speedy forward (15 acceleration, 14 pace). He has good mental attributes (15 anticipation, 14 vision, 13 flair) to aid his overall game and is solid in front of goal already (14 dribbling, 13 finishing, 13 first touch). Isak can also get involved in build-up play (14 technique, 12 passing). 

Mattias Svanberg (CA 119 - PA Range 140-170)

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Age: 19

Position: M (C)

Club: Bologna

Best Attributes: Pace (15), Acceleration (14), Dribbling (14)

Value: £2.4 million

Wage: £12,750 a week

Mattias Svanberg joined Malmo in 2013 and made his league debut with them in May 2016. He played nearly 50 games for the Swedish club before making a £4 million move this summer. He is yet win a senior cap with Sweden but has made it to the Under-21 side.

In FM 19 Svanberg is a terrific possession midfielder. He can move the ball well (14 dribbling, 13 passing, 13 technique, 13 vision) and has good mental attributes (13 determination, 13 off the ball, 12 work rate). He's also got great speed for a central midfielder (15 pace, 14 acceleration).

Pontus Dahlberg (CA 114 - PA Range 130-160)

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Age: 19

Position: GK

Club: Watford

Best Attributes: Determination (15), Bravery (15), One On Ones (14)

Value: £1.8 million

Wage: £3,000 a week

Pontus Dahlberg began his career with Alvangens IK but moved to IFK Goteborg in 2015 where he received his first team debut. In January 2018 he moved to Watford for £3.3 million and was loaned back to Goteborg to continue his development.

In FM 19 Dahlberg is a mentally strong goalkeeper already (15 determination, 15 bravery, 13 concentration). That comes with nice physical traits (14 jumping, 14 agility, 12 strength) and some good technical skills that can develop in time (14 reflexes, 14 one on ones, 13 handling).

Dejan Kulusevski (CA 98 - PA Range 130-160)

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Age: 17

Position: M (C)

Club: Atalanta

Best Attributes: Determination (15), Natural Fitness (14), Flair (14)

Value: £220,000

Wage: £825 a week

Dejan Kulusevski began his career with IF Brommapojkarna in Sweden but moved to Atalanta in July 2016 where he has progressed to the Under-19 side. He has also moved his way up to the Sweden Under-17 side.

In FM 19 Kulusevski is mentally strong (15 determination, 14 flair, 12 anticipation, 12 vision) and has good physical traits (14 natural fitness, 12 pace, 12 acceleration, 12 stamina). He can move the ball in possession well (13 dribbling, 13 technique, 12 first touch, 12 passing) and even threaten the goal (11 finishing).

Marcus Degerlund (CA 100 - PA 128)

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Age: 19

Position: D (C)

Club: IFK Goteborg

Best Attributes: Jumping (16), Marking (13), Positioning (13)

Value: £150,000

Wage: £1,100 a week

Marcus Degerlund played his way up through the Vasteras youth system and debuted with the first team in 2015. He then made a move to Hammarby IF in 2016 and is currently out on loan with Goteborg. Degerlund has also progressed to the Sweden Under-19 side.

In FM 19 Degerlund is a solid defender already. He is strong in the air (16 jumping, 12 heading) and has good defensive skill (13 marking, 13 positioning, 12 tackling). Degerlund has solid mental attributes (13 determination, 12 decisions, 12 concentration) and can move the ball in possession too (12 passing, 11 technique).

Daleho Irandust (CA 110 - PA 125)

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Age: 19

Position: AM  (LC), M (C)

Club: BK Hacken

Best Attributes: Flair (16), First Touch (15), Dribbling (15)

Value: £500,000

Wage: £675 a week

Daleho Irandust began his career with Balltorps FF in Sweden, but eventually landed with BK Hacken in 2016 and made his senior debut in 2017. Since then he has played over 50 games for the club and moved up to the Sweden Under-21 side.

In FM 19 Irandust is already a well-developed creative midfielder (16 flair, 15 first touch, 15 dribbling, 13 passing, 13 vision). He has good mental attributes (13 composure, 13 on the ball, 12 decisions) and can also deliver into the box if he roams wide (12 crossing) and from set pieces (12 corners, 11 free kick taking).

Jesper Karlsson (CA 102 - PA 125)

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Age: 19

Position: AM (RL), ST

Club: IF Elfsborg

Best Attributes: Acceleration (14), Pace (14), Dribbling (13)

Value: £235,000

Wage: £1,100 a week

Jesper Karlsson started his career with IF Boljan but moved to Falkenbergs in 2015 where he received his senior debut. In 2017 he moved to IF Elfsborg for €450,000 and soon found a way into their first team. He has also progressed to Sweden's Under-19 side.

In Football Manager 2019 Karlsson has good speed (14 pace, 14 acceleration) and is mentally strong (13 determination, 13 flair, 12 work rate, 12 off the ball). That helps his technical ability on the ball (13 dribbling, 13 technique, 12 first touch).

Joel Asoro (CA 111 - PA Range 120-150)

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Age: 18

Position: AM (R), ST

Club: Swansea

Best Attributes: Acceleration (18), Pace (17), Flair (15)

Value: £3.1 million

Wage: £15,000 a week

Joel Asoro began his career with IFK Haninge but came to England in 2015 with Sunderland. He got his first team debut in August 2016 and played some 30 games with them before making a £2 million move to Swansea in July 2018.

In FM 19 Asoro is a very fast winger (18 acceleration, 17 pace). That speed underpins his overall game, aiding his creativity on the ball (15 flair, 13 dribbling, 12 technique). He also has good long throws (15) which is a nice bonus.

Viktor Gyokeres (CA 109 - PA Range 120-150)

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Age: 19

Position: AM (RL), ST

Club: Brighton

Best Attributes: Determination (16), Work Rate (16), Aggression (16)

Value: £2.7 million

Wage: £3,000 a week

Viktor Gyokeres got his senior debut with Brommapojkarna in 2015 and played there for three years, scoring 25 times in 67 appearances, before making a move to Brighton in January 2018. He has progressed up to Sweden's Under-19 side internationally.

In FM 19 Gyokeres has strong physical traits (15 natural fitness, 14 pace, 14 acceleration, 14 strength) and good mental attributes (16 work rate, 16 determination, 13 off the ball). All of that makes him a more dangerous striker and improves his technical ability in front of goal (13 finishing, 13 dribbling, 12 technique).

Alex Timossi Andersson (CA 88 - PA Range 120-150)

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Age: 17

Position: AM (R), ST

Club: FC Bayern

Best Attributes: Acceleration (15), Aggression (15), Work Rate (15)

Value: £120,000

Wage: £55 a week

Alex Timossi Andersson began his career with Helsingborg but moved to Bayern Munich in July 2018 for around £110,000. He is yet to make his senior debut for the Germany giant and currently plays with their Under-19 side. Internationally he is currently with Sweden's Under-17 side.

In FM 19 Andersson is a speedy winger (15 acceleration, 14 pace). He has good talent on the ball (12 dribbling, 11 technique) and good mental attributes to help his development (15 work rate, 15 aggression, 13 bravery, 12 determination). Andersson's potential ability is huge, making him a good option for development.

All the best Swedish wonderkids on Football Manager 2019

Name
Pos
Club
Age
CA
PA/PA Range
Value
Wage
Alexander Isak
ST
Borussia Dortmund
18
123
>140
£2.9m
£13.5k
Mattias Svanberg
M (C)
Bologna
19
119
>140
£2.4m
£12.75k
Pontus Dahlberg
GK
Watford
19
114
>130
£1.8m
£3k
Dejan Kulusevski
M (C)
Atalanta
17
98
>130
£220k
£825
Marcus Degerlund
D (C)
IFK Göteborg
19
100
128
£150k
£1.1k
Daleho Irandust
AM (LC), M (C)
BK Häcken
19
110
125
£500k
£675
Jesper Karlsson
AM (LR), ST
IF Elfsborg
19
102
125
£235k
£1.1k
Joel Asoro
AM (R), ST
Swansea
18
111
>120
£3.1m
£15k
Viktor Gyökeres
AM (LR), ST
Brighton
19
109
>120
£2.7m
£3k
Alex Timossi Andersson
AM (R), ST
FC Bayern
17
88
>120
£120k
£55
Jack Lahne
AM (R), ST
IF Brommapojkarna
16
85
>120
£40k
£40
Kevin Ackermann
M (C)
BK Häcken
16
81
>120
£17k
£40
Otto Vallentin
ST
IF Elfsborg
15
76
>120
£9.25k
£40
Anthony Elanga
AM (LR)
Man Utd
15
66
>120
£42k
£110
Leo Bengtsson
AM (LR)
Hammarby IF
19
96
120
£130k
£725
Mattias Andersson
D (C)
Juventus
19
84
115
£81k
£1.1k
Svante Ingelsson
AM (LR), M (R)
Udinese
19
105
>110
£300k
6.5k
Samuel Adrian
M (C)
Malmö FF
19
105
>110
£320k
£725
Dennis Hadzikadunic
D (C)
Rostov
19
104
>110
£500k
£5.25k
Max Svensson
AM (LR), M (R)
Helsingborgs IF
19
102
>110
£175k
£500
Marko Johansson
GK
Trelleborgs FF
19
100
>110
£125k
£850
Gabriel Gudmundsson
AM (LR), M (RL)
Halmstads BK
18
99
>110
£160k
£675
Hugo Andersson
D (C)
Malmö FF
19
98
>110
£130k
£425
Peter Gwargis
AM (LRC), M (L)
Brighton
17
89
>110
£275k
£500
Edvin Crona
ST
Kalmar FF
18
88
>110
£56k
£500
Teddy Bergqvist
ST
Varbergs BoIS
18
88
>110
£40k
£600
Nils Fröling
AM (L), ST
Kalmar FF
17
88
>110
£56k
£600
Pavle Vagic
AM (L), M (LC)
Jönköpings Södra IF
18
88
>110
£53k
£725
Bilal Hussein
M (C)
Vasalunds IF
17
86
>110
£40k
£550
Filston Mawana
ST
TSG Hoffenheim
17
85
>110
£100k
£55
Albin Linnér
ST
Vasalunds IF
18
85
>110
£39.5k
£40
Benjamin Nygren
ST
IFK Göteborg
16
84
>110
£34.5k
£40
Hampus Finndell
AM (C), M (C)
Djurgårdens IF
17
84
>110
£32.5k
£750
Anel Ahmedhodzic
D (C), DM
Nottingham Forest
18
83
>110
£130k
£500
Elias Durmaz
AM (LR), M (RL)
Hammarby IF
17
82
>110
£23.5k
£40
Samuel Brolin
GK
Vasalunds IF
17
82
>110
£15.75k
£40
Teodor Stenshagen
D (C)
GIF Sundsvall
17
81
>110
£16.25k
£450
André Alsanati
AM (RC)
Hammarby IF
18
81
>110
£18k
£40
Tim Prica
ST
Malmö FF
15
80
>110
£12.75k
£40
Joseph Colley
D (C)
Chelsea
18
75
>110
£90k
£2.5k
Helmer Andersson
D (C)
Örebro SK
16
75
>110
£7.5k
£40
Oliver Nnonyelu Dovin
GK
Hammarby IF
15
75
>110
£6.25k
£40
Noah Alexandersson
AM (C)
IFK Göteborg
16
71
>110
£5k
£40
Adam Ben Lamin
D (C)
Vasalunds IF
16
70
>110
£3.75k
£40
Teo Grönborg
DM, M (C)
Hammarby IF
15
68
>110
£3.75k
£40
Rasmus Wikström
D (RC)
IFK Göteborg
16
64
>110
£3.1k
£40
Carl Johansson
AM (C), M (RLC)
Östers IF
19
91
110
£77k
£500

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