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The thrill of EA FC 26 Career Mode lies in spotting the next generation of global stars before they explode. Whether you’re rebuilding a struggling club or looking to dominate with the best young talent, these wonderkids with sky-high potential are the backbone for such long-term projects.
Below you’ll find the very best men’s and women’s players under the age of 21 with their ratings, potential, contracts, and market value so you can plan your transfers accordingly.
Best men’s Wonderkids in EA FC 26
These young male players combine high current ratings with even greater potential, making them ideal investments for ambitious managers.
Name | Position | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team | Contract | Value | Wage |
Lamine Yamal | RM, RW | 17 | 89 | 95 | FC Barcelona | 2022 ~ 2031 | €147M | €100K |
Endrick | ST, RW | 18 | 77 | 91 | Real Madrid | 2024 ~ 2027 | €24.5M | €95K |
D. Doué | RW, LW, CM, RM | 20 | 85 | 91 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2024 ~ 2029 | €83.5M | €100K |
João Neves | CM, CDM | 20 | 85 | 90 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2024 ~ 2029 | €79.5M | €90K |
D. Huijsen | CB | 20 | 82 | 89 | Real Madrid | 2025 ~ 2030 | €56M | €125K |
K. Yıldız | CAM, LM, LW, CM | 20 | 79 | 89 | Juventus | 2023 ~ 2029 | €38.5M | €80K |
Nico Paz | CAM, CM | 20 | 79 | 89 | Como | 2024 ~ 2028 | €38.5M | €67K |
J. Hato | LB, CB | 19 | 78 | 89 | Chelsea | 2025 ~ 2032 | €29M | €65K |
A. Güler | RM, CAM, RW | 20 | 81 | 89 | Real Madrid | 2023 ~ 2029 | €56.5M | €125K |
Gavi | CM, CAM | 20 | 83 | 89 | FC Barcelona | 2020 ~ 2026 | €56M | €85K |
Estêvão | RM, CAM, RW | 18 | 78 | 89 | Chelsea | 2025 ~ 2033 | €29.5M | €65K |
Rodrigo Mora | CAM, LW, CM, ST | 18 | 76 | 89 | FC Porto | 2023 ~ 2030 | €17.5M | €9K |
J. Mokio | CDM, CM, LB, CB | 17 | 70 | 89 | Ajax | 2024 ~ 2027 | €3.8M | €5K |
Jauregizar | CM, CDM | 21 | 78 | 88 | Athletic Club | 2023 ~ 2031 | €31.5M | €31K |
F. Mastantuono | CAM, RW, ST | 17 | 77 | 88 | Real Madrid | 2025 ~ 2031 | €22M | €69K |
Geovany Quenda | RM, LM, LW, RW | 18 | 76 | 88 | Sporting CP | 2024 ~ 2027 | €17.5M | €12K |
Pau Cubarsí | CB | 18 | 82 | 88 | FC Barcelona | 2023 ~ 2029 | €40.5M | €64K |
G. Read | RB, RM | 19 | 75 | 88 | Feyenoord | 2023 ~ 2029 | €13M | €10K |
A. Nusa | LM, CAM, LW | 20 | 76 | 88 | RB Leipzig | 2024 ~ 2029 | €18M | €32K |
R. Cherki | RW, RM, CAM | 21 | 81 | 88 | Manchester City | 2019 ~ 2030 | €52.5M | €100K |
R. Ngumoha | LM, LW | 16 | 68 | 88 | Liverpool | 2025 ~ 2026 | €3.3M | €18K |
F. Camarda | ST | 17 | 65 | 87 | Lecce | Jun 30, 2026 On loan | €2.3M | €7K |
F. Jeltsch | CB | 18 | 72 | 87 | VfB Stuttgart | 2025 ~ 2030 | €5M | €15K |
M. Lewis-Skelly | LB, CM | 18 | 78 | 87 | Arsenal | 2023 ~ 2030 | €28M | €64K |
A. Diao | LM, RM, LW | 19 | 76 | 87 | Como | 2025 ~ 2029 | €16M | €49K |
A. Pavlović | CDM, CM | 21 | 79 | 87 | FC Bayern München | 2023 ~ 2029 | €37M | €43K |
L. Vušković | CB | 18 | 72 | 87 | Hamburger SV | Jun 30, 2026 On loan | €5M | €34K |
Andrey Santos | CM, CDM | 21 | 80 | 87 | Chelsea | 2023 ~ 2030 | €42.5M | €86K |
L. Bergvall | CM, CDM, CAM | 19 | 77 | 87 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2024 ~ 2031 | €22.5M | €57K |
C. Baleba | CDM, CM | 21 | 81 | 87 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2023 ~ 2028 | €38M | €70K |
E. Nwaneri | RW, CM, RM | 18 | 76 | 87 | Arsenal | 2022 ~ 2030 | €16M | €67K |
W. Zaïre-Emery | CM, CDM, CAM | 19 | 80 | 87 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2022 ~ 2029 | €41M | €58K |
O. Diomande | CB | 21 | 80 | 87 | Sporting CP | 2023 ~ 2027 | €40M | €17K |
Savinho | RW, LW, RM | 21 | 82 | 87 | Manchester City | 2024 ~ 2029 | €47M | €110K |
A. Vermeeren | CM, CDM, CAM | 20 | 77 | 87 | Olympique de Marseille | Jun 30, 2026 On loan | €23M | €35K |
H. Larsson | CM, CDM | 21 | 78 | 87 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2023 ~ 2029 | €31.5M | €25K |
Balde | LB, LM | 21 | 83 | 87 | FC Barcelona | 2021 ~ 2028 | €49.5M | €80K |
E. Bitshiabu | CB | 20 | 75 | 87 | RB Leipzig | 2023 ~ 2029 | €12.5M | €29K |
J. Duranville | RM, LM, ST, RW | 19 | 72 | 87 | Borussia Dortmund | 2023 ~ 2029 | €5.5M | €20K |
Pablo García | RM, ST, LM, RW | 18 | 68 | 87 | Real Betis Balompié | 2025 ~ 2029 | €3.1M | €8K |
K. Smit | CAM, CM, RM | 19 | 72 | 87 | AZ Alkmaar | 2023 ~ 2028 | €5.5M | €10K |
M. Carrizo | RM, CAM, ST, RW | 19 | 72 | 86 | Vélez Sarsfield | 2024 ~ 2026 | €5.5M | €8K |
A. Bouaddi | CM, CDM | 17 | 75 | 86 | Lille OSC | 2023 ~ 2027 | €11.5M | €14K |
João Costa | RM, LM, LB, RB | 20 | 71 | 86 | Al Ettifaq | 2024 ~ 2028 | €4.5M | €14K |
P. Comuzzo | CB | 20 | 74 | 86 | Fiorentina | 2023 ~ 2028 | €9.5M | €26K |
Samu | ST | 21 | 79 | 86 | FC Porto | 2024 ~ 2029 | €36M | €14K |
L. Sauer | LW, CAM, LM | 19 | 72 | 86 | Feyenoord | 2023 ~ 2028 | €5.5M | €9K |
C. Echeverri | CAM, CM, LW | 19 | 74 | 86 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Jun 30, 2026 On loan | €10M | €54K |
T. Land | CM, CDM | 19 | 68 | 86 | FC Groningen | Jun 30, 2026 On loan | €3.1M | €7K |
C. Talbi | RM, LM, RW | 20 | 73 | 86 | Sunderland | 2025 ~ 2030 | €7.5M | €30K |
From FC Barcelona’s electric Lamine Yamal, already boasting a 89 rating and 95 potential at just 17, to Real Madrid’s Brazilian prodigy Endrick, these players are poised to dominate the next decade. Paris Saint-Germain’s young stars like Désiré Doué and João Neves give you creativity and steel, while defenders like Pau Cubarsí and Dean Huijsen ensure a rock-solid back line for years to come. Whether you need a clinical striker like Francesco Camarda, a versatile playmaker such as Arda Güler, or a defensive gem like Jorrel Hato, this list is stacked with future stars.
Best women’s Wonderkids in EA FC 26
Women’s Career Mode is deeper than ever, and these rising stars provide incredible long-term value and skill.
Name | Position | Age | Overall Rating | Potential | Team | Contract | Value | Wage |
M. Dumornay | ST, CAM | 21 | 86 | 92 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2023 ~ 2029 | €925K | €8K |
L. Caicedo | LW, LM, CAM | 20 | 85 | 91 | Real Madrid | 2023 ~ 2027 | €775K | €5K |
Vicky López | CAM, RW, CM, ST | 18 | 80 | 91 | FC Barcelona | 2024 ~ 2028 | €475K | €3K |
G. Dragoni | CM, CAM | 18 | 71 | 90 | Roma | Jun 30, 2026 (On loan) | €130K | €1K |
Salma Paralluelo | LW, ST, RW, LM | 21 | 84 | 90 | FC Barcelona | 2022 ~ 2026 | €650K | €5K |
E. Brugts | LB, LW, ST, LM | 21 | 80 | 90 | FC Barcelona | 2023 ~ 2027 | €450K | €3K |
S. Schertenleib | CAM, CM, LW, ST | 18 | 74 | 89 | FC Barcelona | 2024 ~ 2027 | €210K | €2K |
O. Smith | ST, RM, CAM | 20 | 79 | 89 | Arsenal | 2025 ~ 2029 | €400K | €4K |
M. Agyemang | ST | 19 | 76 | 89 | Brighton | Jun 30, 2026 (On loan) | €275K | €3K |
K. Shrader | CM, CDM | 21 | 82 | 89 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2025 ~ 2028 | €500K | €5K |
L. Yohannes | CM | 18 | 73 | 88 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2025 ~ 2028 | €180K | €2K |
W. Kaptein | CM | 19 | 78 | 88 | Chelsea | 2023 ~ 2027 | €325K | €3K |
A. Thompson | LM, RM, LW | 20 | 81 | 88 | Chelsea | 2025 ~ 2028 | €450K | €4K |
Maite Zubieta | CM, CB, CDM | 21 | 78 | 88 | Athletic Club | 2023 ~ 2026 | €350K | €2K |
Fiamma Benítez | CAM, CM | 21 | 79 | 88 | Atlético de Madrid | 2024 ~ 2027 | €400K | €3K |
A. Beever-Jones | ST, LM, LW | 21 | 78 | 88 | Chelsea | 2021 ~ 2026 | €350K | €3K |
Clara Serrajordi | CM, CAM, CDM | 17 | 65 | 88 | FC Barcelona | 2024 ~ 2027 | €60K | €500 |
A. Şehitler | RM, CAM, RW | 18 | 73 | 87 | Bayern München | 2023 ~ 2027 | €180K | €2K |
L. Bender | RM, RW | 19 | 73 | 87 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2023 ~ 2027 | €180K | €1K |
A. Fujino | RW, RM | 21 | 77 | 87 | Manchester City | 2024 ~ 2027 | €300K | €3K |
M. Hamano | CAM, CM | 21 | 79 | 87 | Chelsea | 2023 ~ 2027 | €325K | €3K |
O. Moultrie | CM, LM, RM, CAM | 19 | 77 | 87 | Portland Thorns FC | 2021 ~ 2026 | €300K | €5K |
M. Barcenas | CAM, LM, CM | 17 | 71 | 86 | San Diego Wave FC | 2023 ~ 2025 | €120K | €3K |
Nahia Aparicio | CB | 21 | 75 | 86 | Real Sociedad | 2023 ~ 2027 | €210K | €2K |
Silvia Lloris | CB, LB, LM | 21 | 78 | 86 | Atlético de Madrid | 2024 ~ 2027 | €240K | €2K |
L. Bogaert | LB, LM | 21 | 79 | 86 | Paris FC | 2022 ~ 2027 | €275K | €4K |
K. Keating | GK | 21 | 80 | 86 | Manchester City | 2021 ~ 2027 | €240K | €1K |
V. Becho | RW, ST, RM | 21 | 79 | 86 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2020 ~ 2027 | €300K | €5K |
N. Luyet | LM, RM, LW | 19 | 73 | 86 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2025 ~ 2028 | €180K | €1K |
N. Ivelj | CDM, CM | 18 | 69 | 86 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2025 ~ 2028 | €100K | €800 |
Irune Dorado | CM | 17 | 65 | 86 | Real Madrid | 2025 ~ 2026 | €60K | €500 |
Eunate Astralaga | GK | 19 | 74 | 86 | SD Eibar | Jun 30, 2026 (On loan) | €180K | €650 |
T. Elimbi Gilbert | LB, LM | 20 | 77 | 85 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2023 ~ 2027 | €200K | €3K |
Olaya Rodríguez | CAM, LW, CM | 19 | 72 | 85 | Deportivo de La Coruña | 2025 ~ 2028 | €150K | €900 |
Lucía Corrales | LB, LW, LM | 19 | 74 | 85 | London City Lionesses | 2025 ~ 2030 | €180K | €2K |
M. N’Dongala | RB, RM | 20 | 78 | 85 | Paris FC | 2023 ~ 2030 | €220K | €3K |
S. Scott | CAM, CM | 18 | 70 | 85 | Paris FC | 2025 ~ 2028 | €110K | €2K |
Clara Pinedo | CAM, CM, LM | 21 | 78 | 85 | Athletic Club | 2022 ~ 2026 | €250K | €2K |
Andrea Medina | LB, LM | 21 | 79 | 85 | Atlético de Madrid | 2022 ~ 2026 | €250K | €3K |
E. Mahmutovic | GK | 21 | 78 | 85 | Bayern München | 2024 ~ 2027 | €190K | €1K |
Carla Camacho | ST | 20 | 69 | 85 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2025 ~ 2030 | €110K | €900 |
L. Baum | LW, LM | 18 | 72 | 85 | RB Leipzig | 2025 ~ 2028 | €150K | €900 |
B. van Egmond | ST, LW, LM | 18 | 65 | 85 | AFC Ajax | 2025 ~ 2029 | €60K | €750 |
S. Gaupset | CM, CAM | 20 | 69 | 85 | Norway (Free) | Free | €0 | €0 |
C. Hutton | CDM, CM | 19 | 74 | 84 | Kansas City Current | 2023 ~ 2026 | €190K | €5K |
L. Keukelaar | LW, RW, LM | 19 | 72 | 84 | AFC Ajax | 2023 ~ 2027 | €150K | €2K |
D. Tolhoek | ST | 20 | 77 | 84 | AFC Ajax | 2023 ~ 2027 | €220K | €3K |
R. Jackson | CM, CDM | 19 | 69 | 84 | North Carolina Courage | 2023 ~ 2025 | €100K | €2K |
L. Joseph | ST | 18 | 66 | 84 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2023 ~ 2027 | €70K | €1K |
M. Mendy | CM | 18 | 69 | 84 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2023 ~ 2027 | €100K | €1K |
Among the women’s talents, Melchie Dumornay stands out with her 92 potential and all-around attacking threat for Lyon. Linda Caicedo brings dazzling dribbling and pace to Real Madrid’s front line, while Vicky López represents Barcelona’s bright future as a creative midfield force. Rising stars like Giulia Dragoni and Salma Paralluelo round out a group capable of defining the women’s game for years.
Whether you’re managing in the men’s or women’s leagues, these top 100 Wonderkids offer endless possibilities. So sign them soon, develop their talents, and watch them grow into the superstars who will lead your club to silverware every season in EA FC 26 Career Mode.
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