With the release of FIFA 19 upon us, it's time to get a head start on your career mode. Signing a big name is always exciting, but finding a bargain youngster who can develop into a true world beater is one of the best features of the mode.
Whether you're in charge of a Champions League contender or a rebuilding project in League Two, these wonderkids can be real game changers for any manager.
With that in mind, here are all the stars aged 21 and under that you should look to sign for your club, with all the details brought to you from FUTWIZ.
Charly Musonda (RW, Chelsea) - The 21-year-old has long been tipped for greatness and, with an initial rating of 75, may be relatively straightforward to pry away from Chelsea.
James Maddison (CAM, Leicester City) - Maddison has enjoyed a great start to life in the Premier League, and looks to be a future star in both reality and the virtual world.
Wilfried Ndidi (CDM, Leicester City) - The Nigerian joined Leicester in 2017 and has used his combination of speed and power to make a real impact for his side.
Kasper Dolberg (ST, Ajax) - Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, Dolberg has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe, and is regularly linked with a big move abroad.
Tammy Abraham (ST, Chelsea) - Abraham joined Aston Villa on loan in search of game time, and could be another that is relatively easy to lure away from the club.
Reiss Nelson (RW, Arsenal) - After starring in English youth football, Nelson joined Hoffenheim on loan this summer as he seeks to prove himself as first-team option.
Allan Saint-Maximin (RW, OGC Nice), Manuel Locatelli (CDM, Milan), Nadiem Amiri (CAM, Hoffenheim), Rolando Mandragora (CM, Udinese), Jean-Kevin Augustin (ST, RB Leipzig), Steven Bergwijn (LW, PSV Eindhoven), Lucas Tousart (CDM, Lyon), Maximiliano Romero (ST, PSV Eindhoven), Nicolas Benedetti (CAM, Deportivo Cali).
Mile Svilar (GK, Benfica), Emre Mor (LW, Celta Vigo), Joris Gnagnon (CB, Sevilla), Amine Harit (RW, Schalke), Myziane Maol >Panagiotis Retsos (CB, Bayer Leverkusen), Achraf Hakimi (RB, Real Madr >Salih Ozcan (CM, FC Koln), Marco Varnier (CB, Cittadella), Matias Zaracho (RM, Racing Club), Aaron Martin (LB, Espanyol).
Richarlison (LM, Everton) - Richarlison has been fantastic in the Premier League in recent months, but may be tough to lure away from Everton after he recently signed for around £40m.
Mason Mount (CAM, Chelsea) - Mount is currently learning under Chelsea legend Frank Lampard at Derby County, and has also been tipped for stardom by England manager Gareth Southgate.
Tahith Chong (LW, Manchester United) - The big-haired youngster was in incredibly high demand when he joined Manchester United, as his potential has never been in doubt.
Marcus Edwards (RM, Tottenham Hotspur) - Edwards is currently plying his trade on loan at Eredivisie side Excelsior, and will be hoping to showcase his abilities for the world.
Ben Woodburn (CAM, Liverpool) - Welsh hero Woodburn is on loan at Sheffield United this season, but could be a smart addition for any side upon his return.
Juan Foyth (CB, Tottenham Hotspur) - Foyth was an expensive signing for Tottenham in 2017, but is yet to really make an impact in England.
Orji Okwonkwo (LW, Bologna), Gian-Luca Itter (LB, Wolfsburg), Alan Franco (CB, Independiente), Arne Maier (CM, Hertha BSC), Bruno Xadas (RM, Braga), Takefusa Kubo (CAM, FC Tokyo), Alfa Semedo (CDM, Benfica), Michael Cuisance (CM, Borussia Monchengladbach), Myron Boadu (ST, AZ Alkmaar).
Matheus Cunha (ST, RB Leipzig), Marcelo Saracchi (LB, RB Leipzig), Giorgi Chakvetadze (CAM, AA Gent), Aurelien Tchouameni (CDM, Bordeaux), Diego Rossi (LW, Los Angeles FC). Jonathan Dav >Dani Olmo (LM, Dinamo Zagreb), Mykola Shaparenko (CM, Dynamo Kyiv), Vladyslav Supriaga (ST, Dynamo Kyiv).
Breel Embolo (ST, Schalke) - The 21-year-old has long been touted as a future star, and possesses a unique blend of speed and power that could make him a crucial signing for any team.
Diogo Jota (LW, Wolverhampton Wanderers) - After impressing considerably in the Championship, Jota is yet to fully find his feet in the Premier League but, at 21, has time on his side.
Vallejo (CB, Real Madrid) - Another of those who has been tipped for greatness for a while, Vallejo is a regular squad option in Madrid, who may be prepared to let him go for cheap in FIFA 19.
Kieran Tierney (LB, Celtic) - The young Scot has been linked with some of Europe's elite and looks destined to develop into one of the game's finest left backs.
Frenkie De Jong (CM, Ajax) - There looks set to be a real battle for De Jong's signature in the near future, with interest from Barcelona, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs.
Brahim Diaz (LW, Manchester City) - The Spaniard is one of the gems in Manchester City's academy, and is regularly involved with Pep Guardiola's senior squad.
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Pablo Maffeo (RWB, Stuttgart), Nordi Mukiele (CB, RB Leipzig), Sander Berge (CDM, RC Genk), Denis Zakaria (CM, Borussia Monchengladbach), Raphinha (RM, Sporting CP), Gedson Fernandes (CM, Benfica), Federico Chiesa (RW, Fiorentina), Christian Kouame (ST, Genoa), Marc Roca (CDM, Espanyol), Wendel (CM, Sporting CP).
Lautaro Martinez (ST, Inter) - Martinez recently made the move from Argentina to Europe and is looking to break into the first team at Inter.
Issa Diop (CB, West Ham United) - The 21-year-old was part of West Ham's squad overhaul this summer and, after a tough start to the season, looks to be settling in well.
Henry Onyekuru (LM, Everton) - Onyekuru was highly sought after during his time in Belgium, and is now hoping to impress on loan with Galatasaray.
Christian Fruchtl (GK, Bayern Munich) - The German giants are hoping to see Fruchtl develop into Manuel Neuer's long-term heir, meaning he could be a smart purchase for any team.
Ethan Ampadu (CB, Chelsea) - The youngster has earned countless plaudits in recent years after impressing considerably in all environments. He looks set to be a star for many years to come.
Justin Kluivert (LW, Roma) - Son of Dutch icon Patrick, Justin Kluivert enjoyed a phenomenal breakout season with Ajax before making the jump to Serie A, where he is a regular in Roma's matchday squad.
Paulinho (RM, Bayer Leverkusen), Eder Militao (RB, Porto), Amine Gouiri (ST, Lyon), Willem Geubbels (ST, Monaco), Ferran Torres (RM, Valencia), Jules Kounde (CB, Bordeaux), Timothy Weah (ST, Paris Saint-Germain), Rafael Leao (ST, Lille).
Kangin Lee (CAM, Valencia), Jovane Eduardo Borges Cabral (RM, Sporting CP), Viktor Tsygankov (RM, Dynamo Kyiv), Sofiane Diop (CAM, Monaco).
Ruben Neves (CM, Wolverhampton Wanderers) - Neves shocked the world when he joined Wolves, and remains a transfer target for some of Europe's elite after impressing in the Premier League.
Goncalo Guedes (LW, Valencia) - The Portuguese winger enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Valencia last year, and was rewarded with a permanent move this summer.
Joe Gomez (RB, Liverpool) - Gomez has emerged as a real first-team star with Liverpool this season, and has already made his debut for England's national side.
Davide Calabria (RB, Milan) - The 21-year-old already has over 50 appearances for Milan to his name, and looks set to feature in the side for a long time.
Amadou Diawara (CM, Napoli) - Diawara has been recognised as a wonderkid for years in Italy, but has struggled to make an impact since joining Napoli in 2016.
Franck Kessie (CM, Milan) - Kessie is another of those who is well known in Italy, and recently made the permanent move to Milan after initially impressing on loan.
Yann Karamoh (RM, Inter) - The young Frenchman impressed during his initial spell on loan with Inter, and is now testing himself with French side Bordeaux.
Oyarzabal (LW, Real Sociedad), Felipe Vizeu (ST, Udinese), Carlos Soler (RM, Valencia), Diogo Leite (CB, Porto), Ismaila Sarr (LM, Stade Rennais), Cengiz Under (RW, Roma).
Jadon Sancho (LM, Borussia Dortmund) - The poster-boy for young Brits moving abroad, Sancho has developed into a star in the Bundesliga after struggling to break through with Manchester City.
Alphonso Davies (LM, Vancouver Whitecaps) - Davies has already signed a deal to join Bayern Munich in January after taking the MLS by storm. His pace and dribbling skills should see Davies develop into a seriously threatening winger.
Tanguy Ndombele (CM, Lyon) - Ndombele's talent was identified early by Lyon, who have now been rewarded with countless impressive performances from the 21-year-old.
Moise Kean (ST, Juventus) - Kean emerged as a wonderkid in 2016 and is still only 18. With time on his side, Kean could become a truly dangerous attacker in the near future.
Pietro Pellegri (ST, Monaco) - Monaco splashed out almost £20m to sign a 16-year-old Pellegri, which speaks volumes about his incredible potential, both on FIFA and in real life.
Angel Gomes (CAM, Manchester United) - Gomes has been a true star in youth football, and was rewarded with his debut for the club in 2017. However, he is yet to permanently break through.
Callum Hudson-Odoi (LW, Chelsea) - Chelsea fans have been desperate for Hudson-Odoi to be given a chance in the senior side, after the youngster dominated in their youth sides. However, his opportunity is yet to come.
Sergio Gomez (CAM, Borussia Dortmund) - Dortmund brought Gomez to the club from Barcelona in January, meaning the 18-year-old will have had some of the finest coaching available.
Dav >Boubacar Kamara (CB, Marseille), Alessandro Bastoni (CB, Parma), Abdoulaye Dabo (CM, Nantes), Joao Felix Sequeira (LW, Benfica).
Alex Meret (GK, Napoli) - The 21-year-old has been tipped as a potential heir to Gianluigi Buffon's throne in the Italian national team, which tells you everything you need to know about the towering shot stopper.
Rodrigo Bentancur (CM, Juventus) - Bentancur impressed at the World Cup with Uruguay, and can regularly be seen exerting his influence in the heart of Juventus's midfield.
Christian Pulisic (RM, Borussia Dortmund) - Pulisic is w >a.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB, Liverpool) - The 19-year-old's rise has been incredible, and his form over recent years has proven why he is a regular in Jurgen Klopp's side.
Kai Havertz (CAM, Bayer Leverkusen) - Havertz is well-known for being one of Germany's brightest stars, and may find himself as a regular part of the international team following their disappointing World Cup.
Ryan Sessegnon (LW, Fulham) - The youngster took England by storm last season and, whilst things are yet to fully click for Sessegnon in the Premier League, his potential is still certainly phenomenal.
Phil Foden (CAM, Manchester City) - Foden is incredibly close to making a regular impact on Guardiola's first team, but has found regular minutes hard to come by in such a dominant side.
Riqui Puig (CM, Barcelona) - Puig is a key player for Barcelona's youth sides and looked very impressive in the UEFA Youth League last season. Could he be the next youngster to break through at the club?
Andriy Lunin (GK, Real Madrid) - Lunin secured a dream move to Madrid after impressing in his homeland of Ukraine, and is now hoping to showcase his abilities on loan with Leganes.
Nicolo Barella (CM, Cagliari), Dayot Upamecano (CB, RB Leipzig), Ante Coric (CAM, Roma), Houssem Aouar (CM, Lyon), Jann-Fiete Arp (ST, Hamburger SV), Sandro Tonali (CDM, Brescia).
Youri Tielemans (CM, Monaco) - Tielemans has been dictating the tempo of matches since he was 16 years old, and is now showcasing his abilities with Monaco in France.
Leon Bailey (LM, Leverkusen) - A regular on any list of wonderk >.
Marcus Rashford (LW, Manchester United) - Rashford is currently enduring a difficult spell at Manchester United, but there is no doubting that the youngster has the potential to become one of the world's finest attackers.
Alban Lafont (GK, Fiorentina) - Lafont already has over 100 senior appearances to his name, despite being just 19 years old. Fiorentina recently acquired Lafont, and he may be able to make an impact on the squad for many years to come.
Ezequiel Barco (LM, Atlanta United) - Barco become the most expensive purchase by any MLS club when he joined Atlanta, and looks to be justifying his price tag in one of the most exciting attacking lineups in the country.
Patrick Cutrone (ST, Milan) - Another of those to have broken through in Milan, Cutrone boasted a phenomenal goalscoring record in Milan's youth sides, and is regularly impressing in the first team.
Malcom (RW, Barcelona) - The only player with a potential of 90, Malcom emerged as one of Europe's hottest prospects last season, and is now faced with the daunting prospect of proving himself in one of the biggest clubs in the world in La Liga.
Matthijs de Ligt (CB, Ajax) - The true gem of Ajax's current crop of youngsters, de Ligt is already showing incredible talent, and would be a viable option for any top club, both immediately and for the future. He is surely close to a big move to one of Europe's top sides.
Gabriel Jesus (ST, Manchester City) - The Brazilian is part of one of Europe's best attacking sides, and regularly proves why Manchester City were so confident in his potential.
Vinicius Junior (LW, Real Madrid) - Madrid spent a huge amount of money on Vinicius Junior, despite barely ever seeing him play. His performances in Brazil showcased his immense potential, and he now has the chance to live up to the high expectations.
Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK, Milan) - It's hard to believe that Donnarumma is only 19. The giant goalkeeper already has well over 100 appearances for his club, and has also featured seven times for his county. The sky truly is the limit for Donnarumma.
Kylian Mbappe (RW, Paris Saint-Germain) - Could it be anyone else?
The term 'wonderkid' does not even do Mbappe justice, as his rating of 87 proves he is already one of the best attackers in the world. It is frightening to think of how good Mbappe can become, especially as he is only 19.
Davide Calabria (RB, Milan) - The 21-year-old already has over 50 appearances for Milan to his name, and looks set to feature in the side for a long time. Justin Kluivert (LW, Roma) - Son of Dutch icon Patrick, Justin Kluivert enjoyed a phenomenal breakout season with Ajax before making the jump to Serie A, where he is a regular in Roma's matchday squad.
In this FIFA 19 guide we detail the best young FIFA 19 ST, CF, RW, LW, best young FIFA 19 CB, LB, RB, best young FIFA 19 GK, and best young FIFA 19 CM, CDM, CAM, LM, RM in FIFA 19 Career Mode.
It can be pretty easy to focus on attacking players in FIFA 19, but you won't get very far if your goalkeeper and defensive line is not up to scratch. And you'll need to be constantly bringing in new talent if you want to get ahead. To help you out, we've put together a list of the very Best young defenders and goalkeepers. These are players with high potential in Career Mode, ones who are absolutely worth keeping an eye on.
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | FC Bayern | Früchtl, Christian | 18 | GK | 86 | 65 | 21 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Fiorentina | Drągowski, Bartłomiej | 21 | GK | 86 | 71 | 15 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Napoli | Meret, Alex | 21 | GK | 88 | 75 | 13 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Fiorentina | Lafont, Alban | 19 | GK | 89 | 77 | 12 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Milan | Donnarumma, Gianluigi | 19 | GK | 94 | 82 | 12 |
Donnarumma is the one to watch here, with incredible reflexes and movement. He's also only 19, which is incredible when you consider just how high his potential is. He won't be cheap, though, so you might be better off putting your money in other baskets and allowing you to strengthen other areas of the team.
We’ve listed the best young defenders in FIFA 19 below. They’re split up by position, so that you can work out who the best young CB players, Best young LB Players, and young RB players are in FIFA 19.
| France Ligue 1 (1) | OGC Nice | Sarr, Malang | 19 | CB | 88 | 74 | 14 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Retsos, Panagiotis | 20 | CB | 85 | 75 | 10 |
| England Premier League (1) | West Ham | Diop, Issa | 21 | CB | 87 | 76 | 11 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | RB Leipzig | Upamecano, Dayot | 19 | CB | 86 | 76 | 10 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Sevilla | Gnagnon, Joris | 21 | CB | 86 | 77 | 9 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Real Madrid | Vallejo | 20 | CB | 85 | 78 | 7 |
| Holland Eredivisie (1) | Ajax | De Ligt, Matthijs | 19 | CB | 89 | 80 | 9 |
For defenders, physicality and marking are key skills to stop any attacking play in its tracks. Matthijs de Ligt is the clear winner here, though Vallejo and Benjamin Henrichs are great picks as well. Spending big on CBs isn't especially exciting, but it does make sense as they are key to your team's success.
| England EFL Championship (2) | Fulham | Sessegnon, Ryan | 18 | LB | 85 | 66 | 19 |
| Spain Segunda A (2) | FC Barcelona B | Cucurella | 20 | LB | 85 | 69 | 16 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Real Sociedad | Hernández, Theo | 20 | LB | 85 | 76 | 9 |
| England Premier League (1) | Crystal Palace | Fosu-Mensah, Timothy | 20 | RB | 86 | 74 | 12 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | Toulouse FC | Amian Adou, Kelvin | 20 | RB | 86 | 75 | 11 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Henrichs, Benjamin | 21 | RB | 86 | 76 | 10 |
LBs and RBs in FIFA 19 are more important than ever. Thanks to improved AI, your wingbacks make some impressive overlapping runs this year, so you want to make sure you can take advantage of this. Pace is a key skill for a wingback, as is crossing ability.
The Potential values listed above are approximations based on last year’s figures and in-game stats. Once more info on each player is released, we’ll update the potential ratings for each player.
If you're looking for help with FIFA 19, we've got a full FIFA 19 guide. If you'd rather hop directly to one of our specific guides, we've got them all for you just below.
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We’ve listed the best young defenders in FIFA 19 below. They’re split up by position, so that you can work out who the best young CB players, Best young LB Players, and young RB players are in FIFA 19. Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. See our terms & conditions. Регулярные публикации новостей об игре.
In this FIFA 19 guide we detail the best young FIFA 19 ST, CF, RW, LW, best young FIFA 19 CB, LB, RB, best young FIFA 19 GK, and best young FIFA 19 CM, CDM, CAM, LM, RM in FIFA 19 Career Mode.
If you're playing FIFA 19 for the long haul, you'll eventually need to replace the players in your team once they hit retirement age. The best replacements are of course young players, with ages 17-21 being the sweet spot. Problem is, it can be tricky to judge which FIFA 19 young players are worth your time, as some of the key stats are either hidden in menus, or displayed as aggregate values. To help you out, we've been busy putting together this FIFA 19 Best Young Players Guide. It will detail the very best players between the ages of 17 and 21. We'll take into account the potential value of each player, to judge which young players you should be keeping an eye on.
Here we have the very best FIFA 19 young players who are aged between 17 and 21. This list is based on player overall ratings at the start of the 18-19 season in FIFA 19. Given these young players are already so highly rated, they are sure to high have potential as well.
- Kylian Mbappé - 87 Gabriel Jesus - 83 Malcom - 83 Gianluigi Donnarumma - 82 Ousmane Dembélé - 82 Leon Bailey - 82 Marcus Rashford - 81 Matthijs de Ligt - 80 Youri Tielemans - 80 Onyinye Nd >
As you may well have guessed, Kylian Mbappé is the best young player in FIFA 19, and at only 19 years old, he’s got a ton of room for improvement with a guaranteed high potential rating. Brazilian-born superstar Malcom has seen a huge improvement this year, so we’re predicting big things for the coming season and have high hopes that he will grow significantly over the years thanks to high potential.
If you're buying players for the future, Potential in FIFA 19 is perhaps the most important stat you should be looking at when scouting players. Potential is the predicted maximum overall rating for a young player, which can be reached if the player is allowed to reach their potential and is trained adequately. It's worth noting that a high potential rating doesn't guarantee that a player will reach that number. As with players in real life, FIFA 19 young players must be satisfied with their job, have plenty of game time, and take part in training in order to grow.
So you now know how important Potential Ratings can be, how do you check the ratings exactly? Well, Potential is actually directly tied to scouting, and is essentially an evaluated value given by your scout to a potential signing. This value depends on how good your scouting is, which you can improve by scouting as often as you can. You can pay more for more effective scouts, with a scout’s effectiveness indicated by the star rating below each one. It's worth bearing in mind your scouting ability when investing in young players as a high margin of error can result in some average players making it through the cracks. If you are planning to spend a lot of money, try to wait until you have a more accurate picture of a player's potential.
We’ve listed the best FIFA 19 Young Goalkeepers below. They’re ordered in relation to their Potential Ratings, which are approximations based on real-world performance and last year’s figures. We’ll be updating them as more FIFA 19 Potential Ratings are released, but until then this is a pretty solid estimate of who the best young GK in the game is.
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | FC Bayern | Früchtl, Christian | 18 | GK | 86 | 65 | 21 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Fiorentina | Drągowski, Bartłomiej | 21 | GK | 86 | 71 | 15 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Napoli | Meret, Alex | 21 | GK | 88 | 75 | 14 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Fiorentina | Lafont, Alban | 19 | GK | 89 | 77 | 12 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Milan | Donnarumma, Gianluigi | 19 | GK | 94 | 82 | 12 |
In terms of FIFA 19 best young Goalkeepers, you'll want to take a look at Gianluigi Donnarumma. He's got a seriously impressive reflexes rating, and at 19 years old, has a ton of room for improvement. You may have to pay a lot, but he's definitely worth it. A cheaper option is Drągowski, still a great investment.
Over of the defensive side of things we have de Ligt coming out on top. There’s also Diop and Henrichs to consider as well. You can check out the full list of FIFA 19 Best Young Defenders below.
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Retsos, Panagiotis | 20 | CB | 85 | 75 | 13 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Real Madrid | Vallejo | 20 | CB | 85 | 78 | 8 |
| England EFL Championship (2) | Fulham | Sessegnon, Ryan | 18 | LB | 85 | 66 | 19 |
| Spain Segunda A (2) | FC Barcelona B | Cucurella | 20 | LB | 85 | 69 | 18 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Real Sociedad | Hernández, Theo | 20 | LB | 85 | 76 | 10 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | RB Leipzig | Upamecano, Dayot | 19 | CB | 86 | 76 | 17 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Sevilla | Gnagnon, Joris | 21 | CB | 86 | 77 | 11 |
| England Premier League (1) | Crystal Palace | Fosu-Mensah, Timothy | 20 | RB | 86 | 74 | 12 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | Toulouse FC | Amian Adou, Kelvin | 20 | RB | 86 | 75 | 13 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Henrichs, Benjamin | 21 | RB | 86 | 76 | 10 |
| England Premier League (1) | West Ham | Diop, Issa | 21 | CB | 87 | 76 | 11 |
| Holland Eredivisie (1) | Ajax | De Ligt, Matthijs | 19 | CB | 89 | 80 | 13 |
For your defensive line, there are few players as good as de Ligt. He has high Physicality, and a lot of room for growth. Consider picking up Theo Hernandez as well, as you'll be able to sway him from Sociedad for less than you'd think.
Your FIFA 19 team would be nothing without a solid midfield, and the young FIFA 19 midfielders listed below are the most promising in the game. Heading up the pack is Tielemans, with Dembele also showing some promise.
| France Ligue 1 (1) | AS Monaco | Mboula, Jordi | 19 | RM | 85 | 70 | 17 |
| Portugal Liga NOS (1) | Braga | Bruno Xadas | 20 | RM | 85 | 74 | 11 |
| Turkey | 21 | LM | 85 | 76 | 10 | ||
| England Premier League (1) | Everton | Richarlison | 21 | LM | 85 | 77 | 12 |
| England Premier League (1) | Everton | Davies, Tom | 20 | CM | 85 | 75 | 12 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bailey, Leon | 21 | LM | 86 | 82 | 10 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Sassuolo | Locatelli, Manuel | 20 | CDM | 86 | 75 | 12 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | VFB Stuttgart | Ascacibar, Santiago | 21 | CDM | 86 | 78 | 13 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | Lyon | Ndombele, Tanguy | 21 | CDM | 86 | 78 | 14 |
| England EFL Championship (2) | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Rúben Neves | 21 | CDM | 86 | 79 | 9 |
| England Premier League (1) | Leicester City | Ndidi, Onyinye | 21 | CDM | 86 | 80 | 9 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Girona FC | Douglas Luiz | 20 | CM | 86 | 73 | 13 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayern München | Renato Sanches | 21 | CM | 86 | 75 | 10 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Cagliari | Barella, Nicolò | 21 | CM | 86 | 76 | 16 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Borussia M'gladbach | Zakaria, Denis | 21 | CM | 86 | 77 | 14 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Milan | Kessié, Franck Yannick | 21 | CM | 86 | 78 | 10 |
| England Premier League (1) | Tottenham Hotspur | Edwards, Marcus | 19 | RM | 87 | 66 | 22 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Fiorentina | Chiesa, Federico | 20 | RM | 87 | 77 | 12 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | Stade Rennais | Sarr, Ismaïla | 20 | LM | 87 | 76 | 14 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | Olympique Lyonnais | Tousart, Lucas | 21 | CDM | 87 | 79 | 9 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | FC Barcelona | Aleñà | 20 | CM | 87 | 70 | 16 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Napoli | Diawara, Amadou | 21 | CM | 87 | 77 | 10 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Borussia Dortmund | Pulisic, Christian | 19 | RM | 89 | 78 | 11 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Borussia Dortmund | Dembélé, Ousmane | 21 | RM | 90 | 83 | 7 |
| Argentina Primera División (1) | Independiente | Barco, Ezequiel | 19 | LM | 90 | 72 | 18 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | AS Monaco | Tielemans, Youri | 21 | CM | 90 | 80 | 10 |
There are so many awesome young midfielders to choose from in FIFA 19. Tielemans, Dembele, and Ndidiare all great picks here, offering high pace and dribbling skills.
Finally, we have the FIFA 19 Best Young Attackers. This covers ST, CAM, RW, LW and CF young players in FIFA 19, so expect good pace and shooting skills. It’s no shock that Kylian Mbappe is once again high on the list, though it’s also great to see Marcus Rashford and Embolo also being such great options as well. Here are the FIFA 19 Best young ST, CF, CAM, RW and LW players.
| Spain Primera Division (1) | RC Celta | Mor, Emre | 21 | LW | 85 | 74 | 15 |
| Portugal Liga NOS (1) | FC Porto | Rui Pedro | 20 | ST | 85 | 72 | 15 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | AS Roma | Kluivert, Justin | 19 | LW | 86 | 75 | 13 |
| England EFL Championship (2) | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Diogo Jota | 21 | LW | 86 | 78 | 9 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | Real Sociedad | Oyarzabal | 21 | LW | 86 | 80 | 7 |
| Holland Eredivisie (1) | Vitesse | Ødegaard, Martin | 19 | RW | 86 | 74 | 12 |
| England Premier League (1) | Swansea City | Abraham, Tammy | 20 | ST | 86 | 74 | 13 |
| England Premier League (1) | Leicester City | Iheanacho, Kelechi | 21 | ST | 86 | 75 | 11 |
| Spain Primera Division (1) | FC Barcelona | Malcom | 21 | RW | 87 | 83 | 6 |
| Holland Eredivisie (1) | Ajax | Dolberg, Kasper | 20 | ST | 88 | 76 | 10 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | FC Schalke 04 | Embolo, Breel | 21 | ST | 88 | 76 | 12 |
| Italy Serie A (1) | Inter Milan | Martínez, Lautaro | 21 | ST | 88 | 79 | 16 |
| England Premier League (1) | Manchester United | Rashford, Marcus | 20 | ST | 88 | 81 | 9 |
| England Premier League (1) | Manchester City | Gabriel Jesus | 21 | ST | 92 | 81 | 11 |
| France Ligue 1 (1) | AS Monaco | Mbappé, Kylian | 18 | ST | 94 | 87 | 7 |
| England Premier League (1) | Manchester City | Brahim Díaz | 19 | CAM | 85 | 69 | 19 |
| England EFL Championship (1) | Spurs | Onomah, Josh | 21 | CAM | 86 | 71 | 14 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | Amiri, Nadiem | 21 | CAM | 85 | 78 | 8 |
| Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Havertz, Kai | 19 | CAM | 88 | 79 | 15 |
The obvious choice here is Mbappe, though you my struggle to sign him for anything less than an absolute fortune. We'd suggest you consider Diaz Brahim, Embolo, and Diogo Jota as a cheaper option.
Now that you know the young FIFA 19 players to look out for while playing, you should take a look at the Best FIFA 19 players overall. We’ve got some Best FIFA 19 Ratings Guides below, broken up into each position.
If you're trying to sign some of FIFA 19's best young players to your club in FIFA 19 Career Mode, there are some things you should know before going all in. Read the FIFA 19 tips below and you'll stand a better chance of snapping up some great young talent.
- Players with lower overall ratings are cheaper, and can be a great choice if they have a Potential Rating over 80 anyway. Unless you’re managing a top tier team, you won’t really need to be targeting the best of the best, so keep these cheaper players in mind. Potential Ratings are not guarantees, and are directly related to how good your scouting is. Only by investing in better scouts can you make sure that your evaluations are accurate, and how you treat your players plays a huge part as well. Big clubs will be very reluctant to sell high potential players, so weigh up whether or not is worth your time and money negotiating if the club is just going to turn you down anyway Transfer Negotiations are extremely important when signing a young player. Go overboard on goal-scoring bonuses and salary, and you'll be able to tip the scales in your favor Consider putting your young players through regular training, it'll help them reach their true potential. Keep your Young Players on the bench at the very least. You can then bring them on late game and give them some experience without jeopardizing the outcome of a game.
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Finally, we have the FIFA 19 Best Young Attackers. This covers ST, CAM, RW, LW and CF young players in FIFA 19, so expect good pace and shooting skills. It’s no shock that Kylian Mbappe is once again high on the list, though it’s also great to see Marcus Rashford and Embolo also being such great options as well. Here are the FIFA 19 Best young ST, CF, CAM, RW and LW players.
Over of the defensive side of things we have de Ligt coming out on top. There’s also Diop and Henrichs to consider as well. You can check out the full list of FIFA 19 Best Young Defenders below. There is nothing that gets a club's fan base more excited than the prospect of having a wonderkid on their books, a game-changing player who can define the team for years to come and propel them to silverware at home and in continental competition.
FIFA 19 is no different, with an astute signing of a young player turning your Career Mode team from also-rans into genuine contenders. There are loads of talented young players from around the world that end up becoming superstars with the right tuition and game time, including many bargains that may even be willing to sign for teams outside the top flight.
Goal compiles all the wonderkids in FIFA 19, listing the players with the highest potential rating under 20 in the game. This list is ordered by position, with the players separated into the category of their primary position. For example, Kylian Mbappe's preferred position is on the wing, so he is listed as a forward, but he's also the best young midfielder in the game too as he's just so talented, he can play almost everywhere!
PO. = Position(s)
CR = Current Rating
PR = Potential Rating
*Clubs listed are the clubs the players are assigned to in FIFA 19 Career Mode, while ages shown are the age at the start of Career Mode
| G Donnarumma | 19 | AC Milan | GK | 82 | 93 | £25.5m |
| A Lafont | 19 | Fiorentina | GK | 77 | 89 | £10.6m |
| A Lunin | 19 | Real Madrid | GK | 76 | 88 | £9.2m |
| C Fruchtl | 18 | Bayern Munich | GK | 65 | 86 | £900k |
| M Svilar | 18 | Benfica | GK | 67 | 85 | £1.1m |
| A Plizzari | 18 | AC Milan | GK | 66 | 84 | £950k |
| W Farinez | 20 | Millonarios | GK | 73 | 83 | £4.4m |
| J Biljow | 20 | Feyenoord | GK | 72 | 82 | £3.4m |
| B Dragowski | 20 | Fiorentina | GK | 71 | 82 | £2.8m |
| F Uzoho | 19 | Deportivo | GK | 68 | 82 | £1.4m |
| F Muller | 20 | Mainz | GK | 67 | 82 | £1.2m |
| Diogo Costa | 18 | Porto | GK | 66 | 82 | £950k |
| O Mandanda | 19 | Bordeaux | GK | 64 | 82 | £700k |
| Y Diouf | 18 | Troyes | GK | 62 | 82 | £400k |
| S Laiton | 18 | Auxerre | GK | 60 | 82 | £350k |
| G Kobel | 20 | Hoffenheim | GK | 66 | 81 | £1m |
| L Plogmann | 18 | Werder Bremen | GK | 60 | 81 | £350k |
| A Semper | 20 | Chievo Verona | GK | 67 | 80 | £1m |
| M Schubert | 20 | Dynamo Dresden | GK | 67 | 80 | £1m |
| P Dahlberg | 19 | Watford | GK | 67 | 80 | £1m |
| A Muric | 19 | Man City | GK | 61 | 80 | £400k |
| L Ingolotti | 18 | Atletico Aldosivi | GK | 58 | 80 | £200k |
Once again, AC Milan and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is the best young shot-stopper in the game, reflecting his real-life status where he won Goal's NxGn in 2017 and finished as runner-up in 2018. Donnarumma's price in FIFA 19 will probably scare off many potential suitors, but he is the only young goalkeeper who ends up with a rating over 90.
Andriy Lunin starts Career Mode on loan from Real Madrid, so is not an option in the first transfer window, but value can be had if you look to Bayern Munich's Christian Fruchtl or Benfica's Mile Svilar, who impressed last season against Manchester United in the Europa League despite conceding an own goal.
Those two will probably not get into your team straight away, with the vast majority of talented young goalkeepers having ratings less than 70 at the start of the game.
| M de Ligt | 18 | Ajax | CB | 80 | 91 | £18m |
| T Alexander-Arnold | 19 | Liverpool | RB | 78 | 88 | £12.3m |
| D Upamecano | 19 | RB Leipzig | CB | 76 | 88 | £10.6m |
| Diogo Liete | 19 | Porto | CB | 74 | 87 | £8.4m |
| B Kamara | 18 | Marseille | CB, CDM | 71 | 87 | £3.9m |
| A Bastoni | 19 | Inter | CB | 67 | 87 | £1.3m |
| Pablo Maffeo | 20 | Stuttgart | RWB, RM | 78 | 86 | £11.4m |
| N Mukiele | 20 | RB Leipzig | CB, RB, RWB | 77 | 86 | £10.6m |
| Eder Militao | 20 | Porto | RB, CB | 75 | 86 | £8.8m |
| J Kounde | 19 | Bordeaux | CB | 73 | 86 | £5.7m |
| E Ampadu | 17 | Chelsea | CB, CDM | 63 | 86 | £650k |
| M Saracchi | 20 | RB Leipzig | LB | 75 | 85 | £8.4m |
| A Hakimi | 19 | Real Madrid | RB, LB | 75 | 85 | £7.9m |
| P Restos | 19 | Bayer Leverkusen | CB, RB, LB | 75 | 85 | £7.9m |
| J Foyth | 20 | Spurs | CB | 70 | 85 | £3.1m |
| M Varnier | 20 | Cittadella | CB | 70 | 85 | £3.1m |
| G Itter | 19 | Wolfsburg | LB | 67 | 85 | £1.3m |
| F Benkovic | 20 | Leicester | CB | 76 | 84 | £8.8m |
| T Herndandez | 20 | Real Madrid | LB, LWB | 76 | 84 | £8.4m |
| F Udokhai | 20 | Wolfsburg | CB | 76 | 84 | £8.8m |
| Lato | 20 | Valencia | LB, LWB, LM | 75 | 84 | £7.9m |
| T Fosu-Mensah | 20 | Man Utd | RB, CB | 74 | 84 | £7m |
| I Konate | 19 | RB Leipzig | CB | 73 | 84 | £5.3m |
| D Maresic | 18 | Sturm Graz | CB | 72 | 84 | £4m |
| Diogo Dalot | 19 | Man Utd | RB, LB | 72 | 84 | £4.1m |
| Dodo | 19 | Vitoria Guimaraes | RB | 71 | 84 | £3.4m |
| N Perez | 18 | Argentinos Juniors | CB | 70 | 84 | £2.9m |
| C Carter-Vickers | 20 | Spurs | CB | 69 | 84 | £1.8m |
| N Cozza | 19 | Montpellier | CB, LWB | 68 | 84 | £1.5m |
| R Gummy | 20 | Lech Poznan | RB | 68 | 84 | £1.6m |
| K Ruegg | 19 | Zurich | RB, CM | 67 | 84 | £1.3m |
| L Mai | 18 | Bayern Munich | CB | 64 | 84 | £750k |
| R James | 18 | Wigan | RB, CB | 64 | 84 | £725k |
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is one of the most in-demand defenders in world football, but is surprisingly affordable in FIFA 19 - if you have that budget that is! He has a current rating of 80, meaning he's probably good enough to be a starter at most clubs before getting better and better each season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's breakthrough season at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp has earned him the prize of the best young full-back in FIFA 19. It's not quite a trophy, but with an opening value of just over £12 million, you may be able to tempt him away from Anfield to win silverware elsewhere.
Wales international Ethan Ampadu is a versatile defender, having already played for his country in midfield, and is available relatively cheaply at the start of the game. If you can sign him in the first transfer window, you'll be greatly rewarded as he develops into a brilliant talent on and off the ball.
| L Bailey | 20 | Bayer Leverkusen | LM, RM | 82 | 89 | £27.7m |
| E Barco | 19 | Atlanta United | LM, CAM, ST | 74 | 89 | £10.6m |
| C Pulisic | 19 | Borussia Dortmund | RM, LM, RW, LW | 79 | 88 | £16.7m |
| H Aouar | 20 | Lyon | CM, LW, CAM | 78 | 88 | £14.5m |
| K Havertz | 19 | Bayer Leverkusen | CAM, RM, CF | 79 | 88 | £16.7m |
| P Foden | 18 | Man City | CAM, CM | 73 | 88 | £7m |
| Riqui Puig | 18 | Barcelona | CM | 68 | 88 | £1.6m |
| S Tonali | 18 | Brescia | CDM, CM | 66 | 88 | £1.2m |
| A Diawara | 20 | Napoli | CM, CDM | 77 | 87 | £12.3m |
| I Sarr | 20 | Rennes | LM, RM, ST | 76 | 87 | £11.9m |
| Y Karamoh | 19 | Inter | RM, RW | 73 | 87 | £7.5m |
| J Sancho | 18 | Borussia Dortmund | LM, LW | 72 | 87 | £5.7m |
| A Davies | 17 | Vancouver Whitecaps | LM, RM | 72 | 87 | £5.3m |
| Sergio Gomez | 17 | Borussia Dortmund | CAM, CM | 68 | 87 | £1.6m |
| A Gomes | 17 | Man Utd | CAM, LW | 66 | 87 | £1.2m |
| A Dabo | 17 | Nantes | LM, CM | 63 | 87 | £700k |
| V Tsygankov | 20 | Dynamo Kyiv | RM, LM | 79 | 86 | £15.8m |
| Wendel | 20 | Sporting CP | CM | 75 | 86 | £10.1m |
| S Berge | 20 | Genk | CDM, CM | 75 | 86 | £8.8m |
| Gedson Fernandes | 19 | Benfica | CM | 74 | 86 | £8.4m |
| Ferran Torres | 18 | Valencia | RM, RW, LM | 73 | 86 | £6.2m |
| Jovane Cabral | 20 | Sporting CP | RM, LM | 73 | 86 | £6.6m |
| Paulinho | 17 | Bayer Leverkusen | RM | 71 | 86 | £4.1m |
| Kangin Lee | 17 | Valencia | CAM, LM, RM | 70 | 86 | £3.1m |
| S Diop | 18 | Monaco | CAM | 65 | 86 | £1.1m |
| Alfa Semedo | 20 | Benfica | CDM, CM, CB | 76 | 85 | £9.2m |
| Dani Olmo | 20 | Dinamo Zagreb | LM, CAM | 75 | 85 | £9.7m |
| M Locatelli | 20 | AC Milan | CDM | 75 | 85 | £8.4m |
| Bruno Xadas | 20 | Braga | RM | 74 | 85 | £8.4m |
| M Mount | 19 | Chelsea | CAM | 74 | 85 | £8.4m |
| G Chakvetadze | 18 | Gent | CAM | 72 | 85 | £4.8m |
| A Maier | 19 | Hertha Berlin | CM, CDM | 72 | 85 | £5.3m |
| M Cuisance | 18 | Borussia M'gladbach | CM | 72 | 85 | £4.8m |
| M Zaracho | 20 | RC Avellaneda | RM, CM, CAM | 72 | 85 | £5.3m |
| A Tchouameni | 18 | Bordeaux | CDM, CM | 71 | 85 | £3.9m |
| S Ozcan | 20 | Koln | CM, CDM | 70 | 85 | £3.4m |
| M Sharapenko | 19 | Dynamo Kyiv | CM, CDM, CAM | 69 | 85 | £2m |
| B Woodburn | 18 | Liverpool | CAM, LW, ST | 68 | 85 | £1.6m |
| M Edwards | 19 | Spurs | RM, CAM | 66 | 85 | £1.2m |
| T Kubo | 17 | Tokyo | CAM, RM, ST, LM | 63 | 85 | £700k |
Bundesliga duo Leon Bailey and Christian Pulisic are well known around the world already and their values in FIFA 19 reflect this. They're both first-team ready at the start of the game, just like Bailey's team-mate Kai Havertz, who is the perfect young player to support the attack through the middle.
Manchester City's Phil Foden is available for half the price of the German-based players, and with excellent ball control and passing, he can be a midfield anchor for many years. Most of the midfielders have multiple positions, with attacking midfielder Takefusa Kubo capable of playing anywhere across midfield or even in attack. He's a very affordable option as he starts the game on loan at J-League club Yokohama F Marinos. Oh, and he's also nicknamed the 'Japanese Messi'. Who wouldn't want him in their team?
Aside from Kubo, there are number of talented 17-year-olds available at reasonable prices, but they will need plenty of game time to reach their potential. Luckily you can train them in FIFA 19 or even better, give them game time.
| K Mbappe | 19 | PSG | RW, ST, RM | 87 | 95 | £63.4m |
| Vinicius Junior | 17 | Real Madrid | LW, RW | 77 | 92 | £15.4m |
| M Rashford | 20 | Man Utd | LW, ST, LM | 81 | 89 | £23.3m |
| P Cutrone | 20 | AC Milan | ST | 77 | 89 | £14.1m |
| R Sessegnon | 18 | Fulham | LW, LB | 75 | 88 | £10.6m |
| J Arp | 18 | Hamburg | ST | 69 | 88 | £1.9m |
| C Under | 20 | Roma | RW, LW | 77 | 87 | £12.8m |
| M Kean | 18 | Juventus | ST | 72 | 87 | £5.7m |
| Joao Felix | 18 | Benfica | LW, CAM | 70 | 87 | £3.2m |
| C Hudson-Odoi | 17 | Chelsea | LW, CAM, RW | 68 | 87 | £1.6m |
| P Pellegri | 17 | Monaco | ST | 67 | 87 | £1.3m |
| L Martinez | 20 | Inter | ST | 79 | 86 | £15.8m |
| F Chiesa | 20 | Fiorentina | RW, CF | 77 | 86 | £12.3m |
| J Kluivert | 19 | Roma | LW, RW | 75 | 86 | £9.7m |
| Rafael Leao | 19 | Lille | ST, LM | 72 | 86 | £5.7m |
| C Kouame | 20 | Genoa | ST, CF | 71 | 86 | £4.4m |
| T Weah | 18 | PSG | ST, LW | 69 | 86 | £1.9m |
| Brahim Diaz | 18 | Man City | LW, RW, CAM | 69 | 86 | £1.9m |
| A Gouiri | 18 | Lyon | ST | 67 | 86 | £1.4m |
| W Geubbels | 16 | Monaco | ST | 64 | 86 | £900k |
| S Bergwijn | 20 | PSV | LW, RW | 77 | 85 | £11.4m |
| K Dolberg | 20 | Ajax | ST | 76 | 85 | £10.6m |
| E Mor | 20 | Celta Vigo | LW, RW, ST, CF | 74 | 85 | £8.4m |
| T Abraham | 20 | Chelsea | ST | 74 | 85 | £8.8m |
| D Rossi | 20 | Los Angeles FC | LW, ST, RW | 72 | 85 | £5.3m |
| O Okwonkwo | 20 | Bologna | LW, CAM | 70 | 85 | £3.4m |
| M Romero | 19 | PSV | ST | 70 | 85 | £3.4m |
| M Maolida | 19 | Nice | LW, ST, LM | 70 | 85 | £3.3m |
| J David | 18 | Gent | ST | 68 | 85 | £1.6m |
| Matheus Cunha | 19 | RB Leipzig | ST, RM, CF | 67 | 85 | £1.4m |
| M Boadu | 17 | AZ Alkmaar | ST | 66 | 85 | £1.1m |
| V Supriaga | 18 | Dynamo Kyiv | ST | 66 | 85 | £1.2m |
| R Nelson | 18 | Arsenal | RW | 65 | 85 | £980k |
| T Chong | 18 | Man Utd | RW, LW, CAM | 65 | 85 | £980k |
| M Odegaard | 19 | Real Madrid | RW | 74 | 84 | £7.9m |
| E Dennis | 20 | Club Brugge | ST, RM, LM | 73 | 84 | £6.2m |
| H Bande | 19 | Ajax | LW, ST | 72 | 84 | £4.8m |
| D Solanke | 20 | Liverpool | ST | 70 | 84 | £3.5m |
| C Stengs | 19 | AZ Alkmaar | RW | 69 | 84 | £2m |
| Leo Jaba | 19 | PAOK | ST, LM | 69 | 84 | £2m |
| Han Kwang Song | 19 | Cagliari | ST | 68 | 84 | £1.7m |
| E Haland | 17 | Molde | ST | 67 | 84 | £1.3m |
| M Sylla | 18 | Monaco | ST | 65 | 84 | £990k |
| G Middleton | 18 | Rangers | LW | 64 | 84 | £810k |
| J Sargent | 18 | Werder Bremen | ST | 64 | 84 | £840k |
| E Nketiah | 19 | Arsenal | ST | 64 | 84 | £860k |
| R Brewster | 18 | Liverpool | ST | 62 | 84 | £620k |
| R Griffiths | 18 | Lyon | ST | 61 | 84 | £500k |
It's no surprise that Kylian Mbappe is the highest rated young player in FIFA 19 as well as the teenager with the highest potential. The PSG superstar starts off at 87 rated but can reach as high as 95 - which is better than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's current ratings!
Unfortunately signing Mbappe is all but impossible for the vast majority of clubs, so you will likely have to look elsewhere to find your talismanic frontman. Hamburg teenager Jann-Fiete Arp can become an 88-rated striker while Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi is a brilliant young winger who can also play through the middle.
Two young Americans who start off relatively cheap and low-rated are PSG's Timothy Weah and Werder Bremen's Josh Sargent, but both can become an unstoppable force by the time the 2026 World Cup in North America rolls around.
FIFA 19 is no different, with an astute signing of a young player turning your Career Mode team from also-rans into genuine contenders. There are loads of talented young players from around the world that end up becoming superstars with the right tuition and game time, including many bargains that may even be willing to sign for teams outside the top flight. CR = Current Rating Регулярные публикации новостей об игре.
Who are the best FIFA 19 wonderkids? Young players can be the future of your squad, if you play the transfer market right. Buy them for much cheaper than star names such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, and then give them the chance to deliver on their near-boundless potential. The FIFA 19 best young players, Provided you can hold on to them, the FIFA 18 best young players will carry on long after the more established pros have hung up their boots, giving you enough value for money to keep the board sweet.
FIFA 19 wonderkids will not necessarily be playing in the top divisions either. These hidden gems can be found languishing in the lower leagues, waiting for a perceptive scout to snap them up and with the right guidance can flourish into world beaters. Of course, if your chairman has deep pockets and high league finish expectations to match, you could invest more into the best FIFA 19 young players. Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe will already command high transfer fees and wages, but they’ve still got plenty of potential to grow their already impressive skills.
Since FIFA 19 wonderkids and the best young players aren’t quite the same thing, the top ones are both important to know – so we’ve listed the top ten of each type. Whether you’re feeling frugal or you’re ready to splash some serious cash, these are the FIFA 19 wonderkids and best young players you need to future-proof your squad.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Abdoulaye Dabo (Nantes) | 62 | 87 | 25 | CM | 17 |
| 2. Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea) | 63 | 86 | 23 | CB | 18 |
| 3. Willem Geubbels (Monaco) | 64 | 86 | 22 | ST | 17 |
| 4. Takefusa Kubo (Yokohama F-Marinos) | 63 | 85 | 22 | CAM | 17 |
| 5. Sandro Tonali (Brescia) | 66 | 88 | 22 | CDM | 18 |
| 6. Christian Fruchtl (Bayern Munchen) | 65 | 86 | 21 | GK | 18 |
| 7. Angel Gomes (Manchester United) | 66 | 87 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 8. Sofiane Diop (Monaco) | 65 | 86 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 9. Pietro Pellegri (Monaco) | 67 | 87 | 20 | ST | 17 |
| 10. Riqui Puig (Barcelona) | 68 | 88 | 20 | CM | 19 |
We’re looking for the stars of the future here. There might be players with higher growth potential in EA’s latest football sim, but we’ve found the FIFA 19 hidden gems that have a potential stat no lower than 85 – that’s enough to get these young players sniffing around the top 100 FIFA 19 ratings if they’re deliver on their promise.
Big teams will slap their promising players with high price tags, but there are some hidden gems to be unearthed from places that are not just the usual suspects. For instance, Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo tops this list with a huge 25 potential growth points. From a lowly 62, that catapults him right up there with the big boys. Each of these names will provide bang for your buck and then some, provided you have the patience to nurture their talent.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) | 87 | 95 | 8 | RW | 19 |
| 2. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) | 83 | 92 | 9 | ST | 21 |
| 3. Malcom (Barcelona) | 83 | 90 | 11 | RW | 21 |
| 4. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan) | 82 | 93 | 11 | GK | 19 |
| 5. Leon Bailey (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) | 82 | 89 | 7 | LM | 21 |
| 6. Goncalo Guedes (Paris Saint-Germain) | 82 | 87 | 5 | LW | 21 |
| 7. Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona) | 82 | 91 | 9 | RW | 21 |
| 8. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) | 81 | 89 | 8 | LW | 20 |
| 9. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) | 80 | 85 | 5 | CDM | 21 |
| 10. Carlos Soler (Valencia) | 80 | 87 | 7 | RM | 21 |
Few will be surprised to see the superstar at the summit of this list: Kylian Mbappe. Now the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, Mbappe already starts strong with an 87 rating as he terrifies defences alongside Neymar and Cavani. He might not have the growth other FIFA 19 wonderkids, but he doesn’t need it: the French forward’s highest potential overall rating is 95, that’s higher than the best player in the game, the inimitable Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’ll be tough to satisfy any release clause to secure these names, let alone pay them the wages only the top footballing mercenaries can command. However, if you chairman is generous enough, these FIFA 19 young players will be crucial to any squad.
While you’re getting your new young FIFA 19 bargains blooded, check out our FIFA 19 The Journey endings to see how the final part of Alex Hunter’s adventure pans out. Equally, check out our FIFA 19 vs PES 2019 comparison just in case you’re also interested in Konami’s take on the beautiful game.
Few will be surprised to see the superstar at the summit of this list: Kylian Mbappe. Now the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, Mbappe already starts strong with an 87 rating as he terrifies defences alongside Neymar and Cavani. He might not have the growth other FIFA 19 wonderkids, but he doesn’t need it: the French forward’s highest potential overall rating is 95, that’s higher than the best player in the game, the inimitable Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’ll be tough to satisfy any release clause to secure these names, let alone pay them the wages only the top footballing mercenaries can command. However, if you chairman is generous enough, these FIFA 19 young players will be crucial to any squad. Регулярные публикации новостей об игре. Who are the best FIFA 19 wonderkids? Young players can be the future of your squad, if you play the transfer market right. Buy them for much cheaper than star names such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, and then give them the chance to deliver on their near-boundless potential. The FIFA 19 best young players, Provided you can hold on to them, the FIFA 18 best young players will carry on long after the more established pros have hung up their boots, giving you enough value for money to keep the board sweet.
FIFA 19 wonderkids will not necessarily be playing in the top divisions either. These hidden gems can be found languishing in the lower leagues, waiting for a perceptive scout to snap them up and with the right guidance can flourish into world beaters. Of course, if your chairman has deep pockets and high league finish expectations to match, you could invest more into the best FIFA 19 young players. Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe will already command high transfer fees and wages, but they’ve still got plenty of potential to grow their already impressive skills.
Since FIFA 19 wonderkids and the best young players aren’t quite the same thing, the top ones are both important to know – so we’ve listed the top ten of each type. Whether you’re feeling frugal or you’re ready to splash some serious cash, these are the FIFA 19 wonderkids and best young players you need to future-proof your squad.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Abdoulaye Dabo (Nantes) | 62 | 87 | 25 | CM | 17 |
| 2. Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea) | 63 | 86 | 23 | CB | 18 |
| 3. Willem Geubbels (Monaco) | 64 | 86 | 22 | ST | 17 |
| 4. Takefusa Kubo (Yokohama F-Marinos) | 63 | 85 | 22 | CAM | 17 |
| 5. Sandro Tonali (Brescia) | 66 | 88 | 22 | CDM | 18 |
| 6. Christian Fruchtl (Bayern Munchen) | 65 | 86 | 21 | GK | 18 |
| 7. Angel Gomes (Manchester United) | 66 | 87 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 8. Sofiane Diop (Monaco) | 65 | 86 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 9. Pietro Pellegri (Monaco) | 67 | 87 | 20 | ST | 17 |
| 10. Riqui Puig (Barcelona) | 68 | 88 | 20 | CM | 19 |
We’re looking for the stars of the future here. There might be players with higher growth potential in EA’s latest football sim, but we’ve found the FIFA 19 hidden gems that have a potential stat no lower than 85 – that’s enough to get these young players sniffing around the top 100 FIFA 19 ratings if they’re deliver on their promise.
Big teams will slap their promising players with high price tags, but there are some hidden gems to be unearthed from places that are not just the usual suspects. For instance, Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo tops this list with a huge 25 potential growth points. From a lowly 62, that catapults him right up there with the big boys. Each of these names will provide bang for your buck and then some, provided you have the patience to nurture their talent.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) | 87 | 95 | 8 | RW | 19 |
| 2. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) | 83 | 92 | 9 | ST | 21 |
| 3. Malcom (Barcelona) | 83 | 90 | 11 | RW | 21 |
| 4. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan) | 82 | 93 | 11 | GK | 19 |
| 5. Leon Bailey (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) | 82 | 89 | 7 | LM | 21 |
| 6. Goncalo Guedes (Paris Saint-Germain) | 82 | 87 | 5 | LW | 21 |
| 7. Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona) | 82 | 91 | 9 | RW | 21 |
| 8. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) | 81 | 89 | 8 | LW | 20 |
| 9. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) | 80 | 85 | 5 | CDM | 21 |
| 10. Carlos Soler (Valencia) | 80 | 87 | 7 | RM | 21 |
Few will be surprised to see the superstar at the summit of this list: Kylian Mbappe. Now the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, Mbappe already starts strong with an 87 rating as he terrifies defences alongside Neymar and Cavani. He might not have the growth other FIFA 19 wonderkids, but he doesn’t need it: the French forward’s highest potential overall rating is 95, that’s higher than the best player in the game, the inimitable Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’ll be tough to satisfy any release clause to secure these names, let alone pay them the wages only the top footballing mercenaries can command. However, if you chairman is generous enough, these FIFA 19 young players will be crucial to any squad.
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Who are the best FIFA 19 wonderkids? Young players can be the future of your squad, if you play the transfer market right. Buy them for much cheaper than star names such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, and then give them the chance to deliver on their near-boundless potential. The FIFA 19 best young players, Provided you can hold on to them, the FIFA 18 best young players will carry on long after the more established pros have hung up their boots, giving you enough value for money to keep the board sweet.
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FIFA 19 wonderkids won’t essentially be taking part in within the high divisions both. These hidden gems could be discovered languishing within the decrease leagues, ready for a perceptive scout to snap them up and with the suitable steerage can flourish into world beaters. Of course, in case your chairman has deep pockets and excessive league end expectations to match, you may make investments extra into the perfect FIFA 19 younger gamers. Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe will already command excessive switch charges and wages, however they’ve nonetheless obtained loads of potential to develop their already spectacular abilities.
Since FIFA 19 wonderkids and the perfect younger gamers aren’t fairly the identical factor, the highest ones are each essential to know – so we’ve listed the highest ten of every kind. Whether you’re feeling frugal otherwise you’re able to splash some critical money, these are the FIFA 19 wonderkids and finest younger gamers it’s worthwhile to future-proof your squad.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Abdoulaye Dabo (Nantes) | 62 | 87 | 25 | CM | 17 |
| 2. Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea) | 63 | 86 | 23 | CB | 18 |
| 3. Willem Geubbels (Monaco) | 64 | 86 | 22 | ST | 17 |
| 4. Takefusa Kubo (Yokohama F-Marinos) | 63 | 85 | 22 | CAM | 17 |
| 5. Sandro Tonali (Brescia) | 66 | 88 | 22 | CDM | 18 |
| 6. Christian Fruchtl (Bayern Munchen) | 65 | 86 | 21 | GK | 18 |
| 7. Angel Gomes (Manchester United) | 66 | 87 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 8. Sofiane Diop (Monaco) | 65 | 86 | 21 | CAM | 18 |
| 9. Pietro Pellegri (Monaco) | 67 | 87 | 20 | ST | 17 |
| 10. Riqui Puig (Barcelona) | 68 | 88 | 20 | CM | 19 |
We’re searching for the celebs of the long run right here. There is perhaps gamers with increased progress potential in EA’s newest soccer sim, however we’ve discovered the FIFA 19 hidden gems which have a possible stat no decrease than 85 – that’s sufficient to get these younger gamers sniffing across the high 100 FIFA 19 ratings in the event that they’re ship on their promise.
Big groups will slap their promising gamers with excessive worth tags, however there are some hidden gems to be unearthed from locations that aren’t simply the standard suspects. For occasion, Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo tops this checklist with an enormous 25 potential progress factors. From a lowly 62, that catapults him proper up there with the large boys. Each of those names will present bang to your buck after which some, offered you could have the persistence to nurture their expertise.
| Player | Overall | Potential | Growth | Position | Age |
| 1. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) | 87 | 95 | 8 | RW | 19 |
| 2. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) | 83 | 92 | 9 | ST | 21 |
| 3. Malcom (Barcelona) | 83 | 90 | 11 | RW | 21 |
| 4. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan) | 82 | 93 | 11 | GK | 19 |
| 5. Leon Bailey (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) | 82 | 89 | 7 | LM | 21 |
| 6. Goncalo Guedes (Paris Saint-Germain) | 82 | 87 | 5 | LW | 21 |
| 7. Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona) | 82 | 91 | 9 | RW | 21 |
| 8. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) | 81 | 89 | 8 | LW | 20 |
| 9. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) | 80 | 85 | 5 | CDM | 21 |
| 10. Carlos Soler (Valencia) | 80 | 87 | 7 | RM | 21 |
Few will probably be stunned to see the famous person on the summit of this checklist: Kylian Mbappe. Now the second teenager after Pele to attain in a World Cup closing, Mbappe already begins robust with an 87 score as he terrifies defences alongside Neymar and Cavani. He won’t have the expansion different FIFA 19 wonderkids, however he doesn’t want it: the French ahead’s highest potential total score is 95, that’s increased than the perfect participant within the game, the inimitable Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’ll be robust to fulfill any launch clause to safe these names, not to mention pay them the wages solely the highest footballing mercenaries can command. However, should you chairman is beneficiant sufficient, these FIFA 19 younger gamers will probably be essential to any squad.
Since FIFA 19 wonderkids and the perfect younger gamers aren’t fairly the identical factor, the highest ones are each essential to know – so we’ve listed the highest ten of every kind. Whether you’re feeling frugal otherwise you’re able to splash some critical money, these are the FIFA 19 wonderkids and finest younger gamers it’s worthwhile to future-proof your squad.
Big groups will slap their promising gamers with excessive worth tags, however there are some hidden gems to be unearthed from locations that aren’t simply the standard suspects. For occasion, Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo tops this checklist with an enormous 25 potential progress factors. From a lowly 62, that catapults him proper up there with the large boys. Each of those names will present bang to your buck after which some, offered you could have the persistence to nurture their expertise. Регулярные публикации новостей об игре. One of the main ways to succeed in Career Mode is to sign some of the very best FIFA 19 wonderkids. These are the players that might not be the very best right now - although they're still incredible - but down the line, they'll be in the running for Ballon D'Or and capped hundreds of times for their respective counties. Turning one of the FIFA 19 wonderkids into a world beating star is one of the best accomplishments you can do in FIFA 19.
How, then, can you maximise your chances of building a team of youthful Champions League contenders? Using GR's guide to the best FIFA 19 wonderkids, is how. They'll set you back a few quid, but any or all of the below are guaranteed to deliver goals, assists and/or trophies if you stand by them across multiple campaigns. Use it in tandem with our FIFA 19 career mode guide for the best results.
Fitting for a winger that has pace to burn, he couldn’t get away from previous club Manchester City quick enough. He’s now thriving in the Bundesliga at Borussia Dortmund. The newly-capped England international also has the potential in FIFA 19’s Career Mode to grow into one of the best wingers in the world. 87 Dribbling, 88 Acceleration, and 90 Agility makes Sancho easily one of the game’s most obvious signings if you want to plunk down £18m.
Having already received a big boost in potential thanks to EA’s FUT Future Stars campaign, Havertz is on the cusp of something huge at both his club Leverkusen and Germany, having made his debut for Die Mannscahft in September 2018. Blessed with phenomenal technical prowess and the ability to pick a pass in-game with his passing and dribbling stats already starting in the low-80s, he can be yours if you activate his £44.6m release clause.
Now, this is a deep cut. Boasting one of the greatest potential leaps in the game (and FIFA history), Tonali has been likened to Pirlo thanks to his tendency to spray passes all over the pitch in a deep-lying midfield role. The Brescia midfielder can be snapped up for a measly £2.5 million at the beginning of the game, ensuring that your midfield keeps ticking over for the next decade or so.
While not quite breaking through into the very top tier of young goalkeepers, you definitely shouldn’t turn your nose up at Andriy Lunin if you can tempt him away from the Bernabeu after his loan deal at Leganes expires. With all main goalkeeper attributes already in the mid-70s at the age of just 19, Lunin is worth investing in if you can justify the £15m+ figure Real Madrid will quote.
Although his international future is still up in the air (with England monitoring him closely), there’s nothing uncertain about the abundance of talent Bailey has in both real-life and FIFA 19. An absolute speed demon on the left flank, Bailey starts with 87 dribbling and 94 acceleration – and that’s only going to improve. If you’re a top club, you can haggle with Leverkusen and prise him from their clutches for around £45m.
You’ll be in safe hands thanks to this French stopper, already touted as the heir apparent to Hugo Lloris in the national team at just 19. His FIFA stats back that up, too. Across the board, Lafont boasts attributes to rival his older peers, with many nudging well into the 80-89 range after just a season. The only downside is you’ll have to wait at least a year to acquire the ‘keeper as he’s only just joined Fiorentina in real life. £20m should do it. Not too shabby.
It can be easy to think ‘young Argentinian winger’ and immediately skip ahead to the Lionel Messi comparisons. But Ezequiel Barco might just about justify the hype. Possessing a wand of a right foot as well as an incredible set of dribbling skills that has already seen him terrifying defenders Stateside, Barco can be yours for roughly £15m in the second season. He’s got pace to burn, too, if that’s your thing.
The Milanese striker is very much a jack of all trades. Be patient with him, however (and maybe arrange an outgoing loan deal or two) and Cutrone will explode into one of the deadliest strikers in Europe. While his wage demands and £20m fee might leave him out of the reach of some mid-tier clubs, it’s worth saving the pennies: He’ll prove to be a worthwhile investment for years to come.
Probably one of the biggest bargains in the game (if you can call £30m a bargain), Marcus Rashford has it all: speed, agility, and a real eye for goal. While his real-life performances may have seen him stagnate somewhat under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho, that’s done little to dampen EA’s expectations for the Mancunian. He’s even got 4 star skills and 4 star weak foot ability, should you want him to torment players by cutting in from the left wing.
De Ligt won’t be languishing at Ajax for much longer – and his 80 overall starting point reflects that. Already one of the strongest and most versatile centre backs in the game, and the world, de Ligt can eventually grow into a 91 overall player. That’s matched only by the Sultan of shithousery, Sergio Ramos in terms of defenders. That’s pretty good company to keep, all told. He’ll only cost you £20m in the opening transfer window, too. Bargain.
Now we’re moving on to the big boys. Vinicius Junior’s stats are obscene for a 17-year-old and, crucially, he comes lumbered with a £41.5m release clause. That means that, if you can cough up the dough, you’ve got the best potential winger in the entire game on your hands for, bizarrely, only slightly more than Real Madrid paid to bring him to Europe in real life. FIFA is weird.
The third goalkeeper and second Milan player to feature in our list, Donnarumma has already been christened the next Buffon, despite his on-off struggles with the Milan faithful. But FIFA players don’t have to worry about unfulfilled potential. He’ll be on course to swiftly become the number one, uhh, number one in the world if you can get him. £30m from a big club should tempt him away during the first season.
No, that’s not a typo. EA reckons that the striker, fresh off of winning the World Cup at the age of only 19, will be better than a certain Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Those are some big boots to fill but you’re not going to be thinking about what when he’s banging in the goals for you now, are you?
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While not quite breaking through into the very top tier of young goalkeepers, you definitely shouldn’t turn your nose up at Andriy Lunin if you can tempt him away from the Bernabeu after his loan deal at Leganes expires. With all main goalkeeper attributes already in the mid-70s at the age of just 19, Lunin is worth investing in if you can justify the £15m+ figure Real Madrid will quote. Probably one of the biggest bargains in the game (if you can call £30m a bargain), Marcus Rashford has it all: speed, agility, and a real eye for goal. While his real-life performances may have seen him stagnate somewhat under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho, that’s done little to dampen EA’s expectations for the Mancunian. He’s even got 4 star skills and 4 star weak foot ability, should you want him to torment players by cutting in from the left wing. Регулярные публикации новостей об игре.
Looking to get the inside tips on the hottest young players available in FIFA's ultra-popular Career mode? Well, we have you covered in our complete Wonderkid guide that helps break down and detail all of the best young players in each position that have the highest potential to rise into stardom with the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Modric, and even Ramos.
It should be noted though, that for the purpose of this guide, we have only selected players between the age of 17 to 21 and have them listed in order of highest potential.
Before you go ahead and start purchasing some of the best young talent in FIFA 19, it is important that you understand some of the key tips and tricks that are needed before you buy.
- In most cases, high-rated players such as Ronaldo and Messi are usually out of the question for most players in Career mode, especially as you just begin to get started. So how do you purchase the best talent available while on a budget? Well, you'll actually be surprised at just how much potential a young up and coming star may have, as a player rated in the low 60's could potentially reach the high 80's after just a few seasons. For this reason, wonderkids are highly sort after. The best thing about young talent is the fact that if they are below an overall rating of 80, they can usually be snapped up significantly cheaper than most already established players. With many highly regarded players nearing retirement, wonderkids can be a great way to build up a squad that can potentially replace well-known squad members once they retire, without having to fork out unnecessary money. One of the most important things to remember when purchasing a young up and coming star is that their estimated potential is not guaranteed, as it ultimately comes down to a number of factors such as training and playing time. It's always important to weigh up whether or not it is worth your time and money negotiating for a player with big clubs, as they will usually be very reluctant to let go of high potential players.
Leading the top of the list is the up and coming Milan goalkeeper, Donnarumma, who has the potential to reach an overall rating of 93, which is up 11 points from his current overall rating of 82. Another surprising name on the list is Christian Fruchtl, who has the potential to jump a staggering 21 points. It is highly recommended that you pick him up while he is cheap, as he is only rated 65 overall and has huge potential to grow.
Here are the best young goalkeepers with the highest-rated potential in FIFA 19.
| Name | Age | Club | POS | OVR | POT | Potential Growth |
| Gianlugi Donnarumma | 19 | Milan | GK | 82 | 93 | 11 |
| Alban Lafont | 19 | Fiorentina | GK | 77 | 89 | 12 |
| Andriy Lunin | 19 | CD Leganes | GK | 75 | 88 | 13 |
| Alex Meret | 21 | Napoli | GK | 75 | 88 | 13 |
| Christian Fruchtl | 18 | FC Bayern Munchen | GK | 65 | 86 | 21 |
| Mile Svilar | 19 | SL Benfica | GK | 67 | 85 | 18 |
| Alessandro Plizzari | 18 | Milan | GK | 66 | 84 | 18 |
| Wuilker Farinez | 20 | Millonarios | GK | 73 | 83 | 10 |
| Emil Audero | 21 | Sampdoria | GK | 69 | 83 | 14 |
Leading the defensive list, Matthijs de Ligt has the potential to reach the same rating as the current defensive superstar, Sergio Ramos. While he isn't going to be extremely cheap, he is definitely worth picking up if you're looking for the next leading defender in the sport.
If you're on the cheaper side of things you're definitely in luck, as up and coming stars such as Ethan Ampadu, Reece James, and Lars Lukas Mai all have the potential to jump over 20 points, taking them all into the mid to high 80's. Thanks to their current low overall ratings, their transfer fees will barely dent your budget.
Here are some of the best young defenders (SW, RWB, RB, CB, LB, LWB) in FIFA 19.
| Name | Age | Club | POS | OVR | POT | Potential Growth |
| Matthijs de Ligt | 19 | Ajax | CB | 80 | 91 | 11 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 19 | Liverpool | RB | 78 | 88 | 10 |
| Dayot Upamecano | 19 | RB Leipzig | CB | 76 | 88 | 12 |
| Alessandro Bastoni | 19 | Parma | CB | 67 | 87 | 20 |
| Diogo Leite | 19 | FC Porto | CB | 74 | 87 | 13 |
| Boubacar Kamara | 18 | Olym. Marseille | CB, CDM | 71 | 87 | 16 |
| Davide Calabria | 21 | Milan | RB | 77 | 87 | 10 |
| Joe Gomez | 21 | Liverpool | CB, RB | 77 | 87 | 10 |
| Ethan Ampadu | 18 | Chelsea | CB, CDM | 63 | 86 | 23 |
| Jules Kounde | 19 | Giron. Bordeaux | CB | 73 | 86 | 13 |
| Kieran Tierney | 21 | Celtic | LB, LM, LWB, CB | 76 | 86 | 10 |
| Nordi Mukiele | 20 | RB Leipzig | CB, RB, RWB | 77 | 86 | 9 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 21 | Ajax | CM, CDM, CB | 78 | 86 | 8 |
| Gian-Luca Itter | 19 | VFL Wolfsburg | LB | 67 | 85 | 18 |
| Marco Varnier | 20 | Atalanta | CB | 70 | 85 | 15 |
| Juan Foyth | 20 | Spurs | CB | 70 | 85 | 15 |
| Achraf Hakimi | 19 | Bor. Dortmund | RB, LB | 75 | 85 | 10 |
| Reece James | 18 | Wigan Althetic | RB, CB | 64 | 84 | 20 |
| Lars Lukas Mai | 18 | FC Bayern Munchen | CB | 64 | 84 | 20 |
Some of the biggest standouts in the midfielder list is Ezequiel Barco, who jumps up to a potential overall rating of 89, which is quite the jump from his current overall of just 74. With such potential, Barco would be an ideal pick for anyone looking for a potential superstar midfielder.
The likes of Sandro Tonali, Abdoulaye Dabo, and Angel Gomes are also top picks, as they all have the potential to jump over 20 ratings, taking them into the high overall 80's. With current overall ratings in the low 60's, these three up and coming youngsters will be dirt cheap.
Here are some of the best young midfielders (CDM, RM, CM, LM, CAM) in FIFA 19.
| Name | Age | Club | POS | OVR | POT | Potential Growth |
| Ezequiel Barco | 19 | Alanta United FC | LM, CAM, ST | 74 | 89 | 15 |
| Youri Tielemans | 21 | AS Monaco | CM, CDM | 79 | 89 | 10 |
| Leon Bailey | 21 | Bayer 04 | LM, RM | 82 | 89 | 7 |
| Sandro Tonali | 18 | Brescia | CDM, CM | 66 | 88 | 22 |
| Riqui Puig | 19 | Barcelona | CM | 68 | 88 | 20 |
| Phil Foden | 18 | Manchester City | CAM, CM | 73 | 88 | 15 |
| Nicolo Barella | 21 | Cagliari | CM | 76 | 88 | 12 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | 21 | Juventus | CM | 76 | 88 | 12 |
| Ante Coric | 21 | Roma | CAM | 76 | 88 | 12 |
| Houssem Aouar | 20 | Olym. Lyonnais | CM, LW, CAM | 78 | 88 | 10 |
| Christian Pulisic | 20 | Bor. Dortmund | CM, LM, RW, LW | 79 | 88 | 9 |
| Kai Havertz | 19 | Bayer 04 | CAM, RM, CF | 79 | 88 | 9 |
| Abdoulaye Dabo | 17 | FC Nantes | LM, CM | 63 | 87 | 24 |
| Angel Gomes | 18 | Manchester United | CAM, LW | 66 | 87 | 21 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 17 | Chelsea | LW, CAM, RW | 68 | 87 | 19 |
| Sergio Gomez | 18 | Bor. Dortmund | CAM, CM | 68 | 87 | 19 |
| Alphonso Davies | 17 | Whitecaps FC | LM, RM | 72 | 87 | 15 |
Finally, when it comes to the best young attackers in FIFA 19, we have a number of surprisingly high potential up and coming stars that could eventually dethrone the likes of Messi and Ronaldo.
It should come as no surprise that Kylian Mbappe is once again at the top of the list, as the 19-year-old has the potential to reach an overall rating of 95. Currently rated just 77, Vinicius Junior also has the potential to reach an overall of 92, setting himself up amongst the likes of Neymar and Messi. It is also great to see the likes of Pietro Pellegri and Willem Geubbels so high up in the list, especially given their current low overall ratings.
Here are some of the best young forwards (ST, CF, RW, LW) in FIFA 19.
The likes of Sandro Tonali, Abdoulaye Dabo, and Angel Gomes are also top picks, as they all have the potential to jump over 20 ratings, taking them into the high overall 80's. With current overall ratings in the low 60's, these three up and coming youngsters will be dirt cheap. Leading the top of the list is the up and coming Milan goalkeeper, Donnarumma, who has the potential to reach an overall rating of 93, which is up 11 points from his current overall rating of 82. Another surprising name on the list is Christian Fruchtl, who has the potential to jump a staggering 21 points. It is highly recommended that you pick him up while he is cheap, as he is only rated 65 overall and has huge potential to grow.
Kylian Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain | FRA 1
Ousmane Dembele
FC Barcelona | ESP 1
Matthijs de Ligt
Ajax | NED 1
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Milan | ITA 1
Frenkie de Jong
Ajax | NED 1
Marcus Rashford
Manchester United | ENG 1
Kai Havertz
Bayer 04 Leverkusen | GER 1
Luka Jovic
Eintracht Frankfurt | GER 1
Steven Bergwijn
PSV | NED 1
Leon Bailey
Bayer 04 Leverkusen | GER 1
Jadon Sancho
Borussia Dortmund | GER 1
Houssem Aouar
Olympique Lyonnais | FRA 1
Richarlison
Everton | ENG 1
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool | ENG 1
Lautaro Martinez
Inter | ITA 1
Eder Militao
FC Porto | POR 1
Alban Lafont
Fiorentina | ITA 1
Viktor Tsygankov
Dynamo Kyiv | UKR 1
Ruben Dias
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Lucas Paqueta
Milan | ITA 1
Federico Chiesa
Fiorentina | ITA 1
Christian Pulisic
Borussia Dortmund | GER 1
Sander Berge
RC Genk | BEL 1
Joe Gomez
Liverpool | ENG 1
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Ruben Dias
Federico Chiesa
