Dominate FC 26 Career Mode: Discover the Top Young Wonderkids to Sign!

Embarking on a new Career Mode journey in EA Sports FC 26? Your first mission likely involves scouring the transfer market for generational talents to shape your future squad. While you might get a brief honeymoon period, the demands for immediate results quickly escalate. This is precisely where the finest FC 26 wonderkids become invaluable. Snagging these promising youngsters early on can lay the foundation for sustained success. While a thriving season is certainly possible without them, these burgeoning stars can undoubtedly accelerate your progress. They possess the raw talent to evolve into global superstars, with some already shining at major clubs, while others are eager for their big break.

What are FC 26 wonderkids?

So, what exactly defines an FC 26 ‘wonderkid’? They are exceptionally gifted young players brimming with untapped potential in their respective roles. With astute management, top-tier training facilities, and consistent development, you can nurture these teenagers into footballing legends, potentially generating significant profits for your club in the process. To assist your scouting efforts, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 young talents (aged 15-21) across every key position. You’ll recognize some prominent names like Yamal, Agyemang, and Endrick, but prepare to be surprised by a few hidden gems who could prove to be incredible bargains.

Best young players in FC 26 overall

Here, we present the players boasting the highest overall potential in EA Sports FC 26. As expected, Lamine Yamal leads the pack, but a wealth of other prodigious talents are ready to compete for the top spot in future seasons.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Lamine Yamal	FC Barcelona	18	RM, RW	89	95	Male
Linda Caicedo	Real Madrid	20	LW, LM	85	91	Female
Endrick	Real Madrid	19	ST	77	91	Male
Desire Doue	PSG	20	RW, LW, RM	85	91	Male
Guilia Dragoni	Roma	18	CM, CAM	71	90	Female
Joao Neves	PSG	20	CM, CDM	85	90	Male
Estevao	Chelsea	18	RM, RW	78	89	Male
Jorthy Mokio	Ajax	17	CDM, CM	70	89	Male
Sydney Schertenleib	FC Barcelona	18	CAM, CM	74	89	Female
Michelle Agyemang	Brighton & Hove Albion	19	ST	76	89	Female

Best young strikers in FC 26

For managers seeking a lethal offensive presence, these remarkable young strikers are your go-to options. While Endrick is undoubtedly the most high-profile (and costly) choice, Francesco Camarda stands out as an excellent, more budget-friendly pick for teams aiming for promotion. If you’re after even more raw, undeveloped talent with immense growth potential (up to +25), consider scouting Igor Tyjon, Ranneke Derks, and Jonah Kusi-Asare.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Endrick	Real Madrid	19	ST	77	91	Male
Michelle Agyemang	Brighton & Hove Albion	19	ST	76	89	Female
Francesco Camarda	Lecce	17	ST	65	87	Male
Samu	FC Porto	21	ST	79	86	Male
Mathys Tel	Tottenham Hotspur	20	ST	77	86	Male
Yoan Bonny	Lombardia FC	21	ST	76	86	Male
Jhon Duran	Fenerbahce	21	ST	79	86	Male
Bo van Egmond	Ajax	18	ST	65	85	Female
Eli Junior Kroupi	AFC Bournemouth	19	ST	74	85	Male
Conrad Harder	RB Leipzig	20	ST	74	85	Male

Best young wingers in FC 26

This crop of wonderkid wingers is undeniably gifted, but their price tags often reflect that. If your strategy involves nurturing talent for future resale, keep an eye on players like Rio Ngumoha. For more affordable alternatives, explore Amiani Tatu, Franciszek Franczak, or Predro Villalba – all 17-year-olds with the capability to reach an impressive 82 Overall Rating.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Lamine Yamal	FC Barcelona	18	RM, RW	89	95	Male
Linda Caicedo	Real Madrid	20	LW, LM	85	91	Female
Desire Doue	PSG	20	RW, LW, RM	85	91	Male
Estevao	Chelsea	18	RM, RW	78	89	Male
Arda Guler	Real Madrid	20	RM, RW	81	89	Male
Rio Ngumoha	Liverpool	17	LW, LM	68	88	Male
Geovany Quenda	Sporting CP	18	RM, LM, LW, RW	76	88	Male
Antonio Nusa	RB Leipzig	20	LW, LM	76	88	Male
Pablo Garcia	Real Betis Balompie	19	RM, LM, RW	68	87	Male
Alara Sehitler	Bayern Munich	18	RM, RW	73	87	Female
Loreen Bender	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	20	RM, RW	73	87	Female
Aoba Fujino	Manchester City	21	RM, RW	77	87	Female

Best young midfielders in FC 26

The midfield is bursting with exceptional young talent. Clara Serrajordi is a personal standout and an ideal acquisition for any manager focused on building a formidable women’s team. Other promising options include Lawrence Wong and Pablo Agudin, both 17-year-olds who can develop into highly-rated 81 and 82 OVR players.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Guilia Dragoni	Roma	18	CM, CAM	71	90	Female
Joao Neves	PSG	20	CM, CDM	85	90	Male
Jorthy Mokio	Ajax	17	CDM, CM	70	89	Male
Sydney Schertenleib	FC Barcelona	18	CAM, CM	74	89	Female
Kenan Yildiz	Juventus	20	CAM, CM	79	89	Male
Nico Paz	Como	21	CAM, CM	79	89	Male
Gavi	FC Barcelona	21	CM, CAM	83	89	Male
Rodrigo Mora	FC Porta	18	CAM, CM	76	89	Male
Clara Serrajordi	FC Barcelona	17	CM, CAM, CDM	65	88	Female
Jauregizar	Athletic Club de Bilbao	21	CM, CDM	78	88	Male

Best young centre backs in FC 26

While some of our featured center-back talents are slightly older, they offer robust and dependable options for fortifying your defensive line. Finn Jeltsch, Luka Vuskovic, and Pietro Comuzzo, in particular, provide excellent value for your transfer budget.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Dean Huijsen	Real Madrid	20	CB	82	89	Male
Pau Cubrarsi	FC Barcelona	18	CB	82	88	Male
Finn Jeltsch	VfB Stuttgart	19	CB	72	87	Male
Luka Vuskovic	Hamburger SV	18	CB	72	87	Male
Ousmane Diomande	Sporting CP	21	CB	80	87	Male
El Chadaille Bitshiabu	RB Leipzig	20	CB	75	87	Male
Pietro Comuzzo	Fiorentina	20	CB	74	86	Male
Nahia Aparicio	Real Sociedad	21	CB	75	86	Female
Silvia Lloris	Atletico de Madrid	21	CB	78	86	Female
Matte Smets	Genk	21	CB	76	86	Male

Best young full backs in FC 26

When it comes to full-backs, the options are abundant! Jorrel Hato shows potential to be one of the finest left-backs in recent memory, while Lucia Corrales is already making waves in the WSL. For managers seeking more economical choices, consider Semm Renders, Diego Leon, or Maria Penner – three promising players who boast impressive growth potential exceeding +20.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Jorrel Hato	Chelsea	19	LB	78	89	Male
Givairo Read	Feyenoord	19	RB	75	88	Male
Myles Lewis-Skelly	Arsenal	18	LB	78	87	Male
Balde	FC Barcelona	21	LB	83	87	Male
Lewis Hall	Newcastle United	21	LB	80	86	Male
Milos Kerkez	Liverpool	21	LB	82	86	Male
Joaquin Seys	Club Brugge	20	RB	73	86	Male
Tara Elimbi Gilbert	PSG	20	LB	77	85	Female
Lucia Corrales	London City Lionesses	19	LB	74	85	Female
Andrea Medina	Atletico de Madrid	21	LB	79	85	Female

Best young goalkeepers in FC 26

Every successful team needs a reliable shot-stopper, and our selection of young goalkeepers delivers precisely that. Eunate Astralaga and Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro stand out with immense growth potential, making them impossible to overlook. Among the less-known talents, Gabriela Sobotkova boasts a remarkable +26 growth potential, and Enis Kamga offers a solid +22.

Player	Club	Age	Position	Overall	Potential	Gender
Eunate Astralaga	SD Eibar	19	GK	74	86	Female
Guillaume Restes	Toulouse FC	20	GK	78	86	Male
Matthieu Epolo	Standard Liege	20	GK	73	85	Male
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro	AZ	21	GK	71	84	Male
Andrea Tarazona	Levante UD	21	GK	77	84	Female
Dennis Seimen	SC Paderborn 07	18	GK	66	84	Male
Mike Penders	RC Strasbourg	20	GK	73	84	Male
Laura Sanchez	Granada CF	19	GK	72	83	Female
Larissa Haidner	Hamburger SV	20	GK	69	82	Female
Lucca Brughmans	Genk	17	GK	59	82	Male

And there you have it – our comprehensive rundown of the top ten young talents in FC 26 for each position. If none of these wonderkids quite fit your vision, don’t despair! Deploy your scouts far and wide, because the world of FC 26 is brimming with even more hidden gems waiting to be unearthed. (For more insights into the biggest game releases, check out our September 2025 game releases overview!)