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FIFA 22 Career Mode: Best Youngsters & Wonderkids to Sign

It is that time of the year again, with FIFA 22 set to arrive on consoles and bringing the beautiful game onto your screen. If you are a big fan of Career Mode, this year’s feature of Create A Club might be what you are looking for. Of course, whether it be a fictional club or a real-life entity, getting better players is always key. Knowing the game’s current stars is not enough, and stocking your team with the best youngsters and wonderkids in FIFA 22 will ensure your club’s future.

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To help you plan for your club’s immediate future and beyond, here’s our useful FIFA 22 Career Mode guide to the best youngsters and wonderkids to sign!

Best Wonderkids in FIFA 22

With the highest potential and already impressive ratings, this list has some familiar names and a few surprising additions. If you want to stay at the top of the game, having these players will certainly help.

Player NameAgeClubPositionOverallPotential
Kylian Mbappe22PSGST9195
Gianluigi Donnaruma22PSGGK8993
Erling Haaland21Borussia
Dortmund
ST8893
Trent Alexander-Arnold22LiverpoolRB8792
Phil Foden21Manchester
City
CAM8492
Kai Havertz22ChelseaCAM8492
Jadon Sancho21Manchester
United
RM8791
Matthijs de Ligt22Piemonte
Calcio
CB8590
Joao Felix21Atlectico
Madrid
ST8391
Pedri18BarcelonaCM8191
Ferran Torres21Manchester
City
RW8290
Dayot Upamecano22Bayern
Munich
CB8290
Vinicius Jr.21Real MadridLW8090
Ryan Gravenberch19AjaxCM7890
Ansu Fati18BarcelonaLW7690
Marcus Rashford23Manchester
United
LM8589
Jules Kounde22Sevilla FCCB8390
Mason Mount22ChelseaCAM8390
Federico Chiesa23Piemonte
Calcio
RW8391
Federico Valverde23Real MadridCM8389

While these top twenty players will make most teams better, there are also some other players to look out for when looking for young talent. The likes of Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Maxence Lacroix (Wolfsburg), Reece James (Chelsea), and Illan Meslier (Leeds United) can also be great additions.

FIFA 22 Career Mode: Best Youngsters & Wonderkids to Sign - Erling Haaland

Best Young Defenders & Goalkeepers – Best FIFA 22 Wonderkids

Need a good foundation to build on? Then you will need a good defence and a solid man between the sticks. Here are some gems to consider:

Player NameAgeClubPositionOverallPotential
Maarten Vandevoordt19KRC GenkGK6886
Illan Meslier20Leeds UnitedGK7586
Gianluigi Donnarumma22PSGGK8993
Luca Netz18Hertha BSCLB6385
Alphonso Davies20Bayern MunichLB8189
Jarrad Branthwaite19EvertonCB6385
Wesley Fofana19Leicester CityCB7886
Matthijs de Ligt22JuventusCB8590
Jules Kounde22Sevilla FCCB8389
Dayot Upamecano22Bayern MunichCB8290
Sergino Dest20BarcelonaRB7586

Best Young Midfielders

Winning the middle of the park can give you an advantage in attack and defence. With all-rounders as well as those that focus on attacking and defending, having a good mix is always a good way forward.

Player NameAgeClubPositionOverallPotential
Pedri18BarcelonaLM7389
Jude Bellingham17Borussia DortmundCM7688
Xavi Simons17PSGCM6584
Ryan Gravenberch18AjaxCM7789
Eduardo Camavinga18Stade RennaisCM7889
Takefusa Kubo20Villarreal CFRM7589
Jamal Musiala17Bayern MunichCAM7487
Mason Mount22ChelseaCAM8389

Best Young Attackers – Best FIFA 22 Wonderkids

To win matches, you are going to need to score goals. Having good dribbles or pacey wingers can help unlock defences, and with a goal poacher prowling, you are going to be winning plenty of games.

FIFA 22 Career Mode: Best Youngsters & Wonderkids to Sign - Kylian Mbappe
Player NameAgeClubPositionOverallPotential
Ansu Fati18BarcelonaLW7690
Christos Tzolis19Norwich CityLW6987
Charles De Ketelaere20Club BruggeLW6987
Vinicius Jr.21Real MadridLW8090
Fabio Silva18Wolverhampton
Wanderers
ST6985
Myron Boadu19AZ AlkmaarST7686
Rodrygo19Real MadridRW7988
Gonzalo Plata20Sporting CPRW7486
Ferran Torres22Manchester
City
RW8290

With this helpful FIFA 22 Career Mode guide to the best youngsters and wonderkids to sign, you can get ready for the new season with much hope. Sure, certain players can cost a bomb to sign, but there are also many affordable options lying in wait.

Getting into FIFA 22 and need more tips? Head on to our FIFA 22 guide wiki and keep yourself fresh with all the knowledge about EA Sports’ latest football title.


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