Best Wonderkids in Career Mode EA Sports FC 26 – Top 50 Young Players to Sign

Career Mode in EA Sports FC 26 is all about building for the future, and signing wonderkids is the fastest way to create a dynasty. These high-potential youngsters can transform your squad if you invest in them early. Below is a breakdown of the very best wonderkids to sign, covering different positions and playing styles.

A wonderkid is a young player (21 or under) with a high potential rating that significantly exceeds their current overall. With proper training, game time, and development plans, they can grow into world-class stars. Whether you’re managing a Champions League contender or a lower-league club, snapping up the right wonderkid ensures both long-term success and strong resale value.

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The Elite Tier – Highest Potential Wonderkids

These players have the highest ceilings in the game and are must-buys if you can afford them:

• Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, RW/RM) – 18 years old, 89 OVR, 95 Potential. The standout talent of FC 26, already highly rated with room to grow into a Messi-level starData-1.
• Endrick (Real Madrid, ST) – 19 years old, 77 OVR, 91 Potential. A future world-class striker who can lead your line for over a decadeData-1.
• Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, LW/LM) – 20 years old, 85 OVR, 91 Potential. One of the best women’s forwards in Career Mode, offering pace and flair from the left wingData-1.
• Desire Doué (PSG, RW/LW/CM) – 20 years old, 85 OVR, 91 Potential. A versatile creative option, equally effective out wide or in midfieldData-1.
• Giulia Dragoni (Roma, CM/CAM) – 18 years old, 71 OVR, 90 Potential. A hidden gem with room for massive growthData-1.

Top 50 Wonderkids in Career Mode (Quick Reference)

Beyond the elite few, there are dozens of wonderkids across all positions who can become stars. Here’s a quick-reference table of the Top 50 players to sign in EA Sports FC 26 Career Mode.

Player	Club	Age	Position	OVR	POT
Lamine Yamal	Barcelona	18	RW/RM	89	95
Endrick	Real Madrid	19	ST	77	91
Linda Caicedo	Real Madrid	20	LW/LM	85	91
Desire Doué	PSG	20	RW/LW/CM	85	91
Giulia Dragoni	Roma	18	CM/CAM	71	90
João Neves	PSG	20	CM/CDM	85	90
Vicky López	Barcelona	18	CAM/RW/CM	80	91
Franco Mastantuono	Real Madrid	18	CAM	77	88
Warren Zaïre-Emery	PSG	19	CM/CDM	80	87
Jorthy Mokio	Ajax	17	CDM/CM	70	89
Kenan Yıldız	Juventus	20	CAM/CM	79	89
Nico Paz	Como	20	CAM/CM	79	89
Gavi	Barcelona	21	CM/CAM	83	89
Arda Güler	Real Madrid	20	RM/CAM	81	89
Estevão	Chelsea	18	RM/RW	78	89
Rodrigo Mora	Porto	18	CAM	76	89
Sydney Schertenleib	Barcelona	18	CM/CAM	74	89
Michelle Agyemang	Brighton	19	ST	76	89
Olivia Smith	Arsenal	20	ST	79	89
Jorrel Hato	Chelsea	19	CB/LB	78	89
Dean Huijsen	Real Madrid	20	CB	82	89
Pau Cubarsí	Barcelona	18	CB	82	88
Geovany Quenda	Sporting CP	18	RW/LW	76	88
Antonio Nusa	RB Leipzig	20	LW/LM	76	88
Rio Ngumoha	Liverpool	17	LW	68	88
Wieke Kaptein	Chelsea	19	CM	78	88
Lily Yohannes	Lyon	18	CM	73	88
Clara Serrajordi	Barcelona	17	CM/CDM	65	88
Myles Lewis-Skelly	Arsenal	18	LB/CM	78	87
Finn Jeltsch	Stuttgart	19	CB	72	87
Luka Vušković	Hamburg	18	CB	72	87
El Chadaille Bitshiabu	RB Leipzig	20	CB	75	87
Francesco Camarda	Lecce	17	ST	65	87
Ethan Nwaneri	Arsenal	18	RW/CM	76	87
Arthur Vermeeren	Marseille	20	CM/CDM	77	87
Lucas Bergvall	Tottenham	19	CM	77	87
Julien Duranville	Dortmund	19	RM	72	87
Kees Smit	AZ Alkmaar	19	CAM	72	87
Mathys Tel	Tottenham	20	ST	77	86
Leny Yoro	Man United	19	CB	78	86
Pietro Comuzzo	Fiorentina	20	CB	74	86
Lewis Hall	Newcastle	21	LB	80	86
Guillaume Restes	Toulouse	20	GK	78	86
Eunate Astralaga	Eibar	19	GK	74	86
Matthieu Epolo	Standard Liège	20	GK	73	85
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro	AZ	21	GK	71	84
Dennis Seimen	Paderborn	18	GK	66	84
Lucca Brughmans	Genk	17	GK	59	82

Defensive Wonderkids – Building From the Back

Solid defenders are key in Career Mode, and these are the best young options:

• Givairo Read (Feyenoord, RB) – 19 years old, 75 OVR, 88 Potential. Fast, physical, and perfect for modern wing-back roles.
• Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona, CB) – 18 years old, 82 OVR, 88 Potential. Already first-team quality with reliable passing and composure.
• Jorrel Hato (Chelsea, CB/LB) – 19 years old, 78 OVR, 89 Potential. Can play across the backline, making him a flexible defensive anchor.
• Leny Yoro (Manchester United, CB) – 19 years old, 78 OVR, 86 Potential. Highly rated but needs nurturing to hit his ceiling.
• Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal, LB/CM) – 18 years old, 78 OVR, 87 Potential. Defensive-minded but versatile enough to slot into midfield.

Midfield Maestros – Controlling the Game

Midfielders often define your style of play, and these wonderkids offer both creativity and control:

• Giulia Dragoni (Roma, CM/CAM) – 18 years old, 71 OVR, 90 Potential. One of the top female midfield prospects.
• Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid, CAM) – 18 years old, 77 OVR, 88 Potential. A future playmaker with excellent dribbling and vision.
• Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG, CM/CDM) – 19 years old, 80 OVR, 87 Potential. Box-to-box midfielder with strength and composure.
• João Neves (PSG, CM/CDM) – 20 years old, 85 OVR, 90 Potential. Technically sound and ready to command the midfield early on.
• Jorthy Mokio (Ajax, CDM/CM) – 17 years old, 70 OVR, 89 Potential. A bargain pick with huge growth potential.

Wingers & Forwards – Game Changers in Attack

If you want flair and goals, these are the players to watch:

• Estevão (Chelsea, RW/RM) – 18 years old, 78 OVR, 89 Potential. Quick, tricky, and ideal for stretching defenses.
• Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP, RW/LW) – 18 years old, 76 OVR, 88 Potential. Can play across all attacking midfield positions.
• Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool, LW/LM) – 17 years old, 68 OVR, 88 Potential. Low starting rating, but huge upside for long-term saves.
• Michelle Agyemang (Brighton, ST) – 19 years old, 76 OVR, 89 Potential. A rising star in women’s football Career Mode.
• Francesco Camarda (Lecce, ST) – 17 years old, 65 OVR, 87 Potential. Perfect for Road to Glory saves with massive growth potential.

Goalkeepers – Long-Term Stability

Finding a young keeper is tough, but these are safe investments:

• Dennis Seimen (Paderborn, GK) – 18 years old, 66 OVR, 84 Potential. Cheap and ideal for lower-league projects.
• Guillaume Restes (Toulouse, GK) – 20 years old, 78 OVR, 86 Potential. Ready-made first-choice keeper with room to grow.
• Eunate Astralaga (Eibar, GK) – 19 years old, 74 OVR, 86 Potential. Great shot-stopper and reliable future starter.

Quick Tips for Developing Wonderkids

1. Game Time Matters – Give them regular minutes in league or cup matches.
2. Use Development Plans – Focus on roles that suit their strengths (e.g., Inside Forward, Box-to-Box Midfielder).
3. Loan Smartly – If they can’t start for you yet, loan them to clubs that will play them.
4. Patience Pays – Don’t expect immediate results; most wonderkids peak around 24–27.

The best wonderkids in Career Mode aren’t just high-potential players; they’re investments for your club’s future. From Lamine Yamal’s world-class potential to Francesco Camarda’s Road to Glory appeal, there’s a wonderkid for every budget and squad. Sign early, develop wisely, and you’ll dominate Career Mode for years to come.