Summary

• Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro is the top Wonderkid goalkeeper to sign in Football Manager 2024, with 85 potential and a potential for leadership in defense.
• Levi Colwill and Antonio Silva are excellent options for center-backs, with both having an impressive potential of 85, and they can strengthen your defense for years.
• Eduardo Camavinga and Lamine Yamal are standout midfielders with immense potential (91 and 95 respectively), and they can be the foundations of a championship-level squad.

Football Manager 2024 has made its much-anticipated arrival, helping football fans and aspiring managers rejoice. The opportunity to build your team from scratch is here, and all that's left is to scout and sign the best footballers to fill out your roster. Signing the best talent is vital to take your team to glory.

Stocking your roster with the best young talent in the game is a fantastic way to enjoy long-term growth into a loaded team, and the best Wonderkids are the key to that success. Fortunately, you're in the right place to learn about the 11 best Wonderkids in world football to sign to your squad. Continue reading for the comprehensive list.

11 𓆉 Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro ♒

The Star Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper isn't a position that brings glory and glamor like a top striker, but building a championship team requires a stalwart defense and leadership from the back. Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro is the top Wonderkid goalkeeper to scout and attempt to sign when building your roster.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper plies his trade with AZ Alkmaar, though he's stuck as the second choice for his club team. You'll enjoy the benefit of adding a young player with 85 potential while securing a low wage bill.

10 An༺tonio Silva

Deputy Center Back

Antonio Silva is another impressive Wonderkid to target when building your squad on Football Manager 24, and this 19-year-old center-ba🔯ck plays for club team Benfica in Portugal. The Portugal international brings an immense 85 potential to the pitch.

You can count on Silva to continue developing and providing a dependable starter at the back of the pitch. He's also an excellent option for quality cover for your starting center-back pair.

9 ⛄ ♔ Levi Colwill

Cornerstone Center Back

Levi Col🐼will has made quite a name for himself over the past few seasons and with good reason. The Chelsea Academy product is in high demand across Europe, and his potential as a center-back is an impressive 85 in Football Manager 2024.

Combining Colwill with Silva sets you up to have one of the best young CB tandems in world football. If you can pry him away from Chelsea, you'll have one of the best young defenders strengthening your side for years.

8 🌠 Rico Lewis

Exciting Right Back

Manchester City has a reputation fo𒁏r producing top young players, and Rico Lewis is next in line at The Etihad. The 18-year-old right back has massive🤪 potential, possibly reaching 87 overall.

He has continued garnering more playing time in significant matches for Pep Guardiola. Consider adding Lewis t🐼o your squad if you want an exciting y💛oung defender with the chops to help up the pitch.

7 ܫ Valentin Barco ꦉ

Affordable Wonderkid Left Back

South America produces a staggering number of talented footballers, and Boca Juniors looks to have another player to add to that list in Valentin Barco. Barco is an 18-year-old left-back garn𝕴ering interest from top European teams like Brighton😼 and Manchester City.

He's also an excellent bargain option to collect high-potential Wonderkids for your squad in FM24. His contract expires in 2024, making it easy to sign him without spending most of your transfer budget.

6 🌌 Stefan Bajcetic

Play-Making Six

A play-making six that can shield your defense opens up incredible possibilities for your squad. Stefan Bajcetic is the perfect✃ Wonderkid to add to your squad for de𝔍pth at defensive midfield, with 88 overall potential.

His high work rate and defensive abilities match his short and long-passing skills. He's an excellent player to add to your midfield on FM24, especially if you plan to play a high line defensively.

5 Eduardo Camavinga 𒆙

Playmaker In The Center

Real Madrid is loaded in midfield, and one of the standout playersꦡ of their midfield group is Eduardo Camavinga. Camavinga brings an immense 91 potential to the table, making him one of the most exciting players on this list.

You'll need to spend a hefty chunk of your transfer funds, but Camavinga provides a player you can build a championship-level squad around. Be mindful of his contract situation, with his current contract running through 2027.

4 Arda Guler 𓃲 🃏

Attacking Midfielder

The best squads in world football have an elite player in the attacking midfield pos🌟ition, and Arda Guler is a Wonderkid to help you establish yoℱur squad. The Real Madrid product and Turkey international will provide the passing and shooting outlet your squad needs to break down low blocks.

Guler has an overall potential of 91, making him one of the most exciting Wonderkids in Football Manager 2024. With the stacked midfield in Madrid, it's possible you can get Guler at a lower cost.

3 Ansu Fati

Explosive Winger

Ansu Fati created quite a reputation during his time at Barcelona, though a crowded squad and injuries have opened new doors for him at Brighton. The attacking player has a potential of 90 overall, making it an excellent bargain if you're looking to add depth to your winger options.

A future superstar in the making, the 20-year-old still has plenty of time to reach his potential. You shouldn't need to spend much money on him, though Brighton is notorious for driving a hard bargain.

2 Endrick

Destined For Stardom

Endrick is getting hyped as the next great player out of South America despite only being 16 years old, since he's on the cusp of coming to Europe, with Real Madrid agreeing with Palmeiras to sign him when he turns 18. He has all the traits necessary to become a world-class striker.

You'll need to spend a pretty penny to bring Endrick into your squad, but it's an investment worth the risk. Use Endrick as quality depth with spot starts to gain experience and work toward his 94 potential.