Football Manager 2021 wonderkids: All the best young players

If you're starting a new career, you're going to want to look at these Football Manager 2021 wonderkids. Before regens start coming through the ranks, the best young players you can sign in Football Manager 2021 are ones that exist in real life, but aren't too famous yet. Your scouts often won't find them due to them playing in obscure leagues, so we're here to help with this guide to the best Football Manager 2021 wonderkids.

Some wonderkids are already world famous, like Matthijs De Ligt, Mason Greenwood, and Phil Foden. Everyone already knows about these players and they're essentially unattainable for everyone but the biggest clubs, so these global superstars have been excluded from our list. This FM21 wonderkids guide is to help shine a light on players you may not know have high potential. Also, wonderkid means 20 years old or younger, so both Mbappe and Donnarumma are finally too old for these lists.

Football Manager 2021 review | Football Manager 2021 facepacks | Football Manager 2021 logo packs | Football Manager 2021 tactics

Goalkeepers

FM21 wonderkids: Goalkeeper

Since goalkeepers don't peak until late 20s, often early 30s, finding a wonderkid goalkeeper is a risk since they still won't compare to the older players until much later down the line. With that in mind, if you're building for the distant future, here are 10 of the best wonderkid goalkeepers in Football Manager 2021.

Centre Back

FM21 wonderkids: Centre Back

A few of these young centre halves will set you back a pretty penny, but there are also some cheap gems in here. Matthijs de Ligt has been left out because he's already one of the most famous defenders in the world.

Right Back

FM21 wonderkids: Right Back

What we've learnt from this list of right backs is that England are sorted for the future. Special shout out goes to Ethan Laird who, by the end of my first season as Manchester United, had become first-choice over Wan-Bissaka.

Left Backs

FM21 wonderkids: Left Back

Some outstanding options here at left back, including one chap from New Zealand. Noah Katterbach especially looks to be a bargain choice.

Defensive Midfielders

FM21 wonderkids: Defensive Midfield

An eclectic mix of defensive midfielders here from some smaller clubs, along with one or two bigger names. One name has been omitted here – Sandro Tonali – because the chap is on the world stage already and your scouts are likely to have found him if you're looking for a DM.

Central Midfielders

FM21 wonderkids: Centre Midfield

Two four-letter, sub-16 players in the central midfield category, with both Pipi and Gavi being signings for long in the future. Camavinga is definitely the most high profile name on the list, but any of these midfield maestros will be excellent choices for any team.

Attacking Midfielders

FM21 wonderkids: Attacking Midfield

A cracking list of young attacking mids here, though unfortunately most are already at big clubs. A few have been left out too, due to already being pretty well known; Joao Felix, Brahim Diaz, and Phil Foden.

Right Wingers

FM21 wonderkids: Right Wing

Manchester United fans will recognise two of the players here, with Pellistri signing over the summer and Amad Diallo having a transfer arranged to the club in January. There are another few big names missing here: Rodrygo, Ferran Torres, Pedro Neto, and Reiss Nelson are all huge names already, with hefty price tags attached.

Left Wingers

FM21 wonderkids: Left Wing

Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi have been omitted from this list because let's face it – they've both stolen the spotlight already. But that would increase the number of English players on this list up to five, which bodes well for the future... right?

Strikers

FM21 wonderkids: Striker

Finally, there are the young goalscorers up to. The two best players – Erling Braut Haaland and Mason Greenwood – have been omitted for obvious reasons, but the rest of the players on the list are great shouts if you need someone to stick the ball in the back of the net.