100 Best young players in EA FC 24 Career Mode with high potential
EA Sports Buget-wise, aiming for young players can be smarter than signing big stars in EA FC 24. So if you’re looking to build a strong team for the long term, here are the best future stars for every position that you should sign right away.
Dreaming of adding a player like Kylian Mbappe to your Career Mode team in EA Sports FC 24 is common but financially out of reach for most players. A more practical approach is to scout and sign up-and-coming young talents early in their careers.
We sent out our best scouts and compiled an extensive list of the most exciting young players in the game you should swoop up before anyone else based on their Age, Value, but mostly their Potential.
Contents
- Best young goalkeepers in EA FC 24
- Best young defenders in EA SPORTS FC 24
- Best young midfielders in EA FC 24
- Best young strikers & forwards in EA SPORTS FC 24
Best young goalkeepers in EA Sports FC Career Mode
If you’re looking for a new goalkeeper for your save, look no further than these 25 players. However, if you’re curious about which other players sit at the top of the table, check our Top 60 best young goalkeepers in EA FC 24 guide.
| Name | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team & Contract | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Costa | 23 | 83 | 89 | Porto (2016 ~ 2026) | €46.5M | €14K |
| Guillaume Restes | 18 | 75 | 87 | Toulouse (2021 ~ 2028) | €11.5M | €2K |
| Marco Carnesecchi | 23 | 81 | 87 | Atalanta (2019 ~ 2026) | €33M | €37K |
| Elia Caprile | 21 | 74 | 86 | Empoli (2024 ~ loan) | €9M | €19K |
| Anatoliy Trubin | 21 | 78 | 86 | Benfica (2023 ~ 2028) | €27.5M | €8K |
| Unai Simón | 26 | 85 | 86 | Athletic Club (2015 ~ 2025) | €47.5M | €38K |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | 22 | 82 | 85 | Valencia (2022 ~ 2027) | €33.5M | €30K |
| Bart Verbruggen | 20 | 75 | 85 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2023 ~ 2028) | €10.5M | €30K |
| Lucas Chevalier | 21 | 79 | 85 | LOSC Lille (2018 ~ 2027) | €23M | €18K |
| Marcin Bulka | 23 | 78 | 85 | Nice (2022 ~ 2026) | €24M | €26K |
| Tomé Sousa | 16 | 60 | 84 | Boavista (2023 ~ 2026) | €700K | €500 |
| Dennis Seimen | 17 | 61 | 84 | VfB Stuttgart (2023 ~ 2027) | €925K | €500 |
| Jonas Urbig | 19 | 71 | 84 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | €3.9M | €5K |
| Andrew Da Silva | 22 | 75 | 84 | Gil Vicente (2021 ~ 2024) | €11M | €7K |
| James Trafford | 20 | 71 | 84 | Burnley (2023 ~ 2028) | €4M | €14K |
| Álvaro Valles | 25 | 81 | 84 | Las Palmas (2018 ~ 2024) | €26.5M | €20K |
| Mads Hermansen | 22 | 75 | 84 | Leicester City (2023 ~ 2028) | €11M | €24K |
| Maarten Vandevoordt | 21 | 75 | 84 | Genk (2018 ~ 2024) | €11M | €8K |
| André Gomes | 18 | 65 | 83 | Benfica (2022 ~ 2028) | €1.6M | €500 |
| Julen Agirrezabala | 22 | 75 | 83 | Athletic Club (2018 ~ 2025) | €11M | €15K |
| Arnau Tenas | 22 | 73 | 83 | Paris Saint Germain (2023 ~ 2026) | €6M | €31K |
| Luiz Júnior | 22 | 75 | 83 | Famalicao (2019 ~ 2027) | €11M | €6K |
| Michele Di Gregorio | 25 | 79 | 83 | Monza | €19M | €38K |
| Sebastiano Desplanches | 20 | 68 | 82 | Palermo (2023 ~ 2028) | €25.5 | €1K |
| Mike Penders | 17 | 64 | 82 | Genk (2022 ~ 2028) | €1.3M | €500 |
Recommended signings
Based on the average between their Overall Rating and Potential, along with their Wages, we recommend these three goalkeepers to dominate EA FC 24 Career Mode while staying on budget:
- Diogo Costa
- Anatoliy Trubin
- Álvaro Valles
Best young defenders in EA Sports FC Career Mode
Below, we have a list of the best defenders, including the following positions: CB, LB, RB. Some of them shouldn’t be too difficult to sign, either.
If you’re looking for even more options to protect your side of the pitch, check out our other guide with the Top 60 best young defenders in EA FC 24.
| Name | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team & Contract | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Camavinga | 20 | 83 | 90 | Real Madrid (2021 ~ 2029) | €71.5M | €135K |
| Alessandro Bastoni | 24 | 85 | 90 | Inter (2017 ~ 2028) | €73.5M | €95K |
| Alejandro Balde | 19 | 81 | 89 | FC Barcelona (2021 ~ 2028) | €53M | €70K |
| William Saliba | 22 | 85 | 89 | Arsenal (2019 ~ 2027) | €71M | €130K |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 23 | 84 | 89 | Real Madrid (2022 ~ 2028) | €58.5M | €160K |
| Jules Koundé | 24 | 85 | 89 | FC Barcelona (2022 ~ 2027) | €69.5M | €160K |
| Matthijs de Ligt | 23 | 84 | 89 | FC Bayern München (2022 ~ 2027) | €57.5M | €70K |
| Jorrel Hato | 17 | 73 | 88 | Ajax (2022 ~ 2028) | €6.5M | €550 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 22 | 84 | 88 | Bayern 04 Leverkusen (2021 ~ 2028) | €57M | €63K |
| Josko Gvardiol | 21 | 82 | 88 | Manchester City (2023 ~ 2028) | €44.5M | €95K |
| Fikayo Tomori | 25 | 84 | 88 | Milan (2021 ~ 2027) | €52.5M | €84K |
| Theo Hernández | 25 | 85 | 88 | Milan (2019 ~ 2026) | €66M | €90K |
| António Silva | 19 | 79 | 87 | Benfica (2022 ~ 2027) | €35.5M | €8K |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 19 | 77 | 87 | Atalanta (2021 ~ 2027) | €21M | €22K |
| Gonçalo Inácio | 21 | 80 | 87 | Sporting CP (2019 ~ 2027) | €40M | €12K |
| Nuno Mendes | 21 | 82 | 87 | Paris Saint Germain (2021 ~ 2026) | €43.5M | €63K |
| Sven Botman | 23 | 83 | 87 | Newcastle United (2022 ~ 2027) | €47M | €105K |
| Gleison Bremer | 26 | 84 | 87 | Juventus (2022 ~ 2027) | €49M | €135K |
| Lisandro Martínez | 25 | 84 | 87 | Manchester United (2022 ~ 2027) | €49.5M | €140K |
| Reece James | 23 | 83 | 87 | Chelsea (2017 ~ 2028) | €48.5M | €105K |
| Ibrahima Konaté | 24 | 83 | 87 | Liverpool (2021 ~ 2026) | €47M | €105K |
| Alphonso Davies | 22 | 82 | 87 | FC Bayern München (2019 ~ 2025) | €43.5M | €59K |
| Gabriel | 25 | 85 | 87 | Arsenal (2020 ~ 2027) | €60M | €145K |
| Cristian Romero | 25 | 83 | 87 | Tottenham Hotspur (2022 ~ 2027) | €45.5M | €95K |
| Lucas Beraldo | 19 | 75 | 86 | Paris Saint Germain (2024 ~ 2028) | €11.5M | €28K |
Recommended signings
Based on the average between their Overall Rating and Potential, as well as a Wage under €70K, we recommend these three defenders to keep the ball out of your side of the pitch in EA FC 24 Career Mode:
- Matthijs de Ligt
- Jeremie Frimpong
- Alejandro Balde
Best young midfielders in EA Sports FC Career Mode
Finding the right attacking or defensive midfielder can be difficult at times, especially if you’re searching for a wonder kid profile. Below, we have included a variety of young players, from almost-established stars to upcoming talent.
If you’re looking for some other options that might suit your team best, check out our Top 60 best young midfielders in EA FC 24 guide.
| Name | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team & Contract | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | 17 | 80 | 90 | Paris Saint Germain (2022 ~ 2025) | €43.5M | €11K |
| Gavi | 18 | 83 | 90 | FC Barcelona (2020 ~ 2026) | €68.5M | €60K |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 20 | 83 | 90 | Real Madrid (2021 ~ 2029) | €71.5M | €135K |
| Alejandro Balde | 19 | 81 | 89 | FC Barcelona (2021 ~ 2028) | €53M | €70K |
| Xavi Simons | 20 | 82 | 89 | RB Leipzig (2024 ~ on loan) | €60.5M | €71K |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 23 | 84 | 89 | Real Madrid (2022 ~ 2028) | €58.5M | €160K |
| Joao Neves | 18 | 77 | 88 | Benfica (2022 ~ 2028) | €22M | €5K |
| Sávio | 19 | 80 | 88 | Girona (2024 ~ on loan) | €45.5M | €7K |
| Fabio Miretti | 19 | 75 | 88 | Juventus (2021 ~ 2027) | €13.5M | €42K |
| Mathys Tel | 18 | 75 | 88 | FC Bayern München (2022 ~ 2029) | €13M | €20K |
| Arda Güler | 18 | 77 | 88 | Real Madrid (2023 ~ 2029) | €22M | €41K |
| Nico Williams | 20 | 82 | 88 | Athletic Club (2020 ~ 2027) | €47.5M | €29K |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 22 | 84 | 88 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2021 ~ 2028) | €57M | €63K |
| Michael Olise | 21 | 80 | 88 | Crystal Palace (2021 ~ 2027) | €47.5M | €37K |
| Enzo Fernández | 22 | 82 | 88 | Chelsea (2023 ~ 2032) | €48.5M | €110K |
| Thiago Almada | 22 | 80 | 88 | Atlanta United (2022 ~ 2026) | €47.5M | €11K |
| Takefusa Kubo | 22 | 81 | 88 | Real Sociedad (2022 ~ 2029) | €52.5M | €40K |
| Theo Hernández | 25 | 85 | 88 | Milan (2019 ~ 2026) | €66M | €90K |
| Paris Brunner | 17 | 65 | 87 | Borussia Dortmund (2023 ~ 2025) | €2.3M | €2K |
| Samuel Iling-Junior | 19 | 73 | 87 | Juventus (2022 ~ 2025) | €7M | €36K |
| Arthur Vermeeren | 18 | 76 | 87 | Atlético Madrid (2024 ~ 2030) | €15M | €12K |
| Tommaso Baldanzi | 20 | 77 | 87 | Roma (2024 ~ 2028) | €23M | €41K |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 18 | 72 | 87 | Manchester United (2022 ~ 2027) | €5M | €16K |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 19 | 76 | 87 | Manchester United (2021 ~ 2028) | €16M | €49K |
| Alberto Moleiro | 19 | 77 | 87 | Las Palmas (2021 ~ 2026) | €23M | €12K |
Recommended signings
Based on the average between their Overall Rating and Potential, as well as a Wage under €60K, we recommend these three midfielders for creating the best goal opportunities in EA FC 24 Career Mode:
- Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Gavi
- Nico Williams
Best young strikers & forwards in EA Sports FC Career Mode
And finally, strikers and wingers… Some would say they are the most important part of the team as they are the ones to score most of the goals. That’s why it is so important to pick the right players, and we’ve gathered the best of the best right here.
If you still believe none of these options are right for your squad, you can always check our Top 60 best young strikers in EA FC 24 or the Top 60 best young wingers in EA FC 24 guides for more players.
| Name | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team & Contract | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavi | 18 | 83 | 90 | FC Barcelona (2020 ~ 2026) | €68.5M | €60K |
| Rasmus Højlund | 20 | 78 | 89 | Manchester United (2023 ~ 2028) | €31M | €82K |
| Xavi Simons | 20 | 82 | 89 | RB Leipzig (2024 ~ on loan) | €60.5M | €71K |
| Vitor Roque | 18 | 76 | 88 | FC Barcelona (2024 ~ 2031) | €17.5M | €44K |
| Sávio | 19 | 80 | 88 | Girona (2024 ~ on loan) | €45.5M | €7K |
| Mathys Tel | 18 | 75 | 88 | FC Bayern München (2022 ~ 2029) | €13M | €20K |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 22 | 84 | 88 | Arsenal (2019 ~ 2027) | €61.5M | €145K |
| Michael Olise | 21 | 80 | 88 | Crystal Palace (2021 ~ 2027) | €47.5M | €37K |
| Dusan Vlahović | 23 | 84 | 88 | Juventus (2022 ~ 2026) | €61M | €140K |
| Thiago Almada | 22 | 80 | 88 | Atlanta United (2022 ~ 2026) | €47.5M | €11K |
| Ferran Torres | 23 | 83 | 88 | FC Barcelona (2022 ~ 2027) | €55M | €165K |
| Takefusa Kubo | 22 | 81 | 88 | Real Sociedad (2022 ~ 2029) | €52.5M | €40K |
| Paris Brunner | 17 | 65 | 87 | Borussia Dortmund (2023 ~ 2025) | €2.3M | €2K |
| Tommaso Baldanzi | 20 | 77 | 87 | Roma (2024 ~ 2028) | €23M | €41K |
| Johan Bakayoko | 20 | 78 | 87 | PSV (2019 ~ 2026) | €31M | €17K |
| Julien Duranville | 17 | 66 | 87 | Borussia Dortmund (2023 ~ 2027) | €2.7M | €1K |
| Yeremy Pino | 20 | 79 | 87 | Villareal (2020 ~ 2027) | €38.5M | €27K |
| Cole Palmer | 21 | 79 | 87 | Chelsea (2023 ~ 2030) | €39.5M | €76K |
| Darwin Núñez | 24 | 83 | 87 | Liverpool (2022 ~ 2028) | €52.5M | €130K |
| Karim Adeyemi | 21 | 80 | 87 | Borussia Dortmund (2022 ~ 2027) | €43M | €38K |
| Jérémy Doku | 21 | 79 | 87 | Manchester City (2023 ~ 2028) | €39.5M | €95K |
| Julián Álvarez | 23 | 83 | 87 | Manchester City (2022 ~ 2028) | €52.5M | €150K |
| Oihan Sancet | 23 | 82 | 87 | Athletic Club (2017 ~ 2032) | €46M | €34K |
| Dani Olmo | 25 | 83 | 87 | RB Leipzig (2020 ~ 2027) | €50.5M | €71K |
| João Félix | 23 | 81 | 87 | FC Barcelona (2024 ~ on loan) | €41M | €60K |
Recommended signings
Based on the average between their Overall Rating and Potential, as well as a Wage under €80K, these are the best attackers you can pick to score plenty of goals in EA FC 24 Career Mode.
- Takefusa Kubo
- João Félix
- Xavi Simons
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