100 best young players in EA FC 24 for every position: Wonderkids with highest potential
EA Sports We have done the scouting for you and here are the best young players in EA FC 24 Career Mode for every position, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, wingers, and strikers.
Every Career Mode manager is tasked with bolstering their squad when the transfer window opens and our shortlist includes options for all kinds of budgets.
Across hundreds of hours of gameplay, 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.
Here are the best young players and wonderkids we recommend in Career Mode.
Best young goalkeepers with highest potential
| 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 |
If you would like to dig deeper into this position, check out our extended goalkeeper shortlist here with more options.
Signings we recommend
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 with highest potential
Here are the best young defenders in EA FC 24, including CB, LB, RB, RWB, and LWBs.
| 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 |
If you would like to dig deeper into this position, check out our extended defender shortlist here with more options.
Signings we recommend
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 with highest potential
Here are the best young midfielders in EA FC 24, including CM, CDM, CAM, and CF.
| 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 |
If you would like to dig deeper into this position, check out our extended midfielder shortlist here with more options.
Signings we recommend
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 & wingers with highest potential
Here are the best young strikers and wingers in EA FC 24, including CF, ST, RW, LW, RM, and LM.
| Name | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team & Contract | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
If you would like to dig deeper into this position, check out our extended shortlist here (strikers, wingers) with more options.
Signings we recommend
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
Now that you have picked who you want to sign, you’re going to need a Tactical Vision, best formation, and coaches to make your team a success. Stick with Dexerto for more EA FC 24 tips and good luck on the pitch!