FIFA 23 Wonderkids: Best Young Talents in Career Mode

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Lead your FIFA 23 Wonderkids team to victory by realizing their high potential in Career Mode seasons. We have listed the best young talents of FIFA for you.

There's no greater satisfaction than leading your FIFA 23 Wonderkids team to victory by realizing their high potential during successful Career Mode seasons. However, many of the world's top young talents go through a bit of transition. Kylian Mbappe, 23, is no longer a wonderkids by most people's measurements.

Many other top players from the last few FIFA games have also been left out of Wonderkids, including Gigi Donnarumma, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Darwin Nunez, and Federico Valverde. But you've probably heard of all these players already. The point of a list like this is to point you to some lesser-known exciting candidates who have the potential to be truly special. Also, since the launch of Dynamic Potential, your star players can reach unimaginable heights above their starting potential.

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FIFA 23 Wonderkids/Young Talent List: Top rated players

We'll start by showing you the best rated young talents in FIFA 23 . These players will be incredibly expensive, but from the start of Career Mode, they will be able to hold a place in even the strongest teams.

Next, we'll review some of the lower overall players with higher growth potential. While they won't be cheap most of the time, these players will be much more accessible to different kinds of clubs, not just Europe's elite.

Finally, we'll go over the list of the best FIFA 23 Wonderkids you can sign for the first season of Career Mode . No one likes to be told "this player has just signed and won't move again", so we've found some of the most talented youngsters you can place on your roster right away.

As you know, we define a wonderkids as a high potential player who is 22 years old or younger . We also offer a list of the best strikers to sign in FIFA 23 and the best CAMs, CMs and CDMs to sign in FIFA 23 if you're interested in strong players of all ages.

FIFA 23 Best Young Goalkeepers

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Illan Meslier	Leeds United	£17.5m	£22,000	22	77	87

The youngest starting goalkeeper in the Premier League, Illan Meslier is tall, already has great reflexes and plenty of potential. It also comes with the much-praised “Saves with Feet” feature that pro gamers love.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Giorgi Mamardashvili	Valencia	16m pounds	£15,000	21	78	84

Generally expensive due to his relatively high standing, but thus able to quickly place him in the top spot, Valencia's Georgian defender is a solid option with room to grow.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Maarten Vandevoordt	Genk	£3.4m	£4,000	20	71	83

This guy has been the Path to Glory Career Mode goalie for a few years now, and although he has had another potential nerf since last FIFA, his cheap pay and high growth are still very strong.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Lucas Chevalier	Lille	2m pounds	£4,000	20	67	83

Even cheaper but still with great potential, Lucas Chevalier comes in with a shout from the first team in Lille.

FIFA 23 Best Young Defenders

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Antonio Silva	Benfica	£2.8m	£2,000	18	69	87

The Portuguese league has done it once again with an incredible array of young defenders to add to your teams. A major upgrade in FIFA 23 to Antonio Silva's speed, strength and stamina has made him an undisputed young talent , accessible to a lot of cheap and underpaid teams.

Just 18 years old, he has close to 80 speed, strength and endurance, 75 passes and close to 70 defenses. The training will do wonders for his defense and get him up and running fast.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Josko Gvardiol	RB Leipzig	£45m	£35,000	20	81	89

It's extremely expensive, but for good reason. Josko Gvardiol has been one of the best Career Mode defenders in FIFA for the past few years , and FIFA 23 is no different. With his 80+ pace, power and defense from the start of his save, he's a great signing for any elite club.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Goncalo Inácio	Sporting CP	£31m	£9,000	20	79	88

Goncalo Inacio, linked to Newcastle but unlucky with injury last season, has it all. With speed, power, defense and around 80 passes, it's an expensive but strong option.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Castello Lukeba	Lyon	13m pounds	£22,000	19	76	86

For a slightly more affordable deal, check out Lyon, which has loads of great young players. A great choice for a top and mid-table club in a top league, Lukeba has many key stats approaching 80 and must grow quickly to dominate with practice.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Noah Mbamba	Club Bruges	1.3m pounds	£500	17	64	84

He had 88 potential at 16 last year, but despite being a big nerf in this department, Noah Mbamba is still one of the best deals for the more cash-strapped clubs in FIFA 23. A true prodigy can almost nail your back line if you decide to play that long for 15 seasons.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Oumar Solet	RB Salzburg	7.7m pounds	£16,000	22	74	83

If you can meet him with around 85 tempo, 90 power and good defense and passing, he is definitely a player to be signed. One of the best great signings for more middling parties, an incredible deal that's too good to give up.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Ashley Phillips	Blackburn Rovers	600 thousand pounds	£500	17	59	82

For lower league teams that don't have a lot of money, Ashley Phillips is a great option with tons of potential . While it's very low overall, its base stats aren't actually that bad, so it should be relatively usable.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Milos Kerkez	AZ Alkmaar	£3.6m	£2,000	18	71	84

Thanks to a major overall upgrade, Milos Kerkez is now a truly incredible young left-back with a great pace and stamina, as well as technical features that can be complemented by his enhanced potential.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Luke Netz	Borussia Monchengladbach	6m pounds	£9,000	19	73	85

A solid technical and defensive player with versatility, Luca Netz has been in good shape for several years but his poor stamina definitely needs attention. However, this tends to grow fairly quickly with good performances as well as speed and should be able to pack assists with good mid stats.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Liberato Cacace	Empoli	£4.3m	£5,000	21	72	82

He's probably unavailable in the first season due to the loan situation between his current and former clubs, but it's still worth highlighting due to his great physical stats, which are already around 80. His technical stats aren't bad and he can only go up with his potential.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Jeremie Frimpong	Bayer Leverkusen	£27m	£33,000	21	80	86

If you're working with a top club, consider adding this speed demon to your roster . Not only that, he's also an elite midfielder and dribble player, so Jeremie Frimpong is a massive offensive threat with enough speed to come back and defend.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Marcus Pedersen	Feyenoord	7.7m pounds	£7,000	22	74	82

He took some potential debuffs, but that didn't dampen the boy's 90 pace and 87 stamina, which allowed him to go up and down the court the entire game. His defense is good, but his dribbling and crossing, both of which started in the mid-'70s, is what makes him a really quality addition to a team.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Hugo Siquet	Freiburg	£2.8m	6 thousand pounds	19	70	81

While his potential took a hit in FIFA 23, his 80's pass is still intact. Solid stats everywhere else make it a good deal for the price.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Ruben Sanchez	espanish	£3.3m	6 thousand pounds	21	70	82

If you just want raw athletic flair and can let the potential fill the defense later, check out Ruben Sanchez with 85 pace and stamina in La Liga for a very cheap fee.

FIFA 23 Best Young Midfielders

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Xavi Simons	PSV	£11.5m	£9,000	19	75	87

After a tough few years at PSG, Xavi Simons has returned to his home country of the Netherlands and is performing well at PSV. A major speed and stamina increase, as well as a general and potential upgrade, have made him one of the most fun young talents to play in FIFA 23 and is fully usable on various teams from the start.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Khephren Thuram	nice	£24.5m	£28,000	21	78	85

Marcus' brother and son of legendary French defender Lilian Thuram, Khephren is a solid, classy defensive midfielder with good all-around stats . His high potential means you can suddenly have a ridiculously versatile player at the end of the season.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	OVR	POT
Nicolo Fagioli	Juventus	£6.5m	£40,000	21	73	85
Fabio Miretti	Juventus	£4.7m	£17,000	18	72	87

Juventus have two great young midfielders on their reserve waiting to make it to the first team, but in Career Mode you can add them to your roster , although it's not that realistic .

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Tommaso Pobega	AC Milan	14.6m pounds	£39,000	22	76	85

Like any other midfielder with a very similar name, Tommaso Pobega is an incredibly versatile midfielder with key physical, technical and defensive stats all approaching 80.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Mohammed Quds	ajax	£20.2m	£11,000	21	77	85

Mohammed Kudus, a player who felt great in the game, was extremely unlucky in real life due to his injuries and this saw his potential take some big hits in FIFA 23. However, he's still a versatile young talent with great speed, stamina and strength to complement his good technical skills and quietly smooth defence.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
moleiro	Las Palmas	8.6m pounds	£3,000	18	74	87

A huge boost was given to Moleiro's potential in FIFA 23 as he was in CM's listed positions. Tech players with fast, good dribbling are great at pushing the ball forward in FIFA, so it looks like this: he's a good candidate to turn into a solid shuttle.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Wouter Burger	FC Basel	2.2m pounds	£4,000	21	68	77

It's tall, fast, and has the power to act like a destroyer in front of your defenses.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Alex Scott	Bristol City	3m pounds	£5,000	18	69	87

Another cheaper option with a lot of potential. A must-buy player for the English minor league Road to Glory, he is already a good all-rounder with good physical and technical skills.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Cristian Volpato	Rome	1.3m pounds	£3,000	18	64	82

Finally, for the offensive option on a modest budget, take a look at Cristian Volpato in Rome, who has good dribbling and usable stamina for a very cheap fee.

FIFA 23 Best Wingers

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Ansu Fati	Barcelona	£32.7m	£72,000	19	79	90

Another real FIFA 23 wonderkids suggesting that he sign the man who inherited Messi's number 10 jersey may seem silly, but since he's been injured for so long, I forget him on the Barça bench. Given their financial situation, it's unrealistic to think that a top team would test Barça's determination with a big offer, so don't miss out on this incredible player who already has great stats.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Noni Madueke	PSV	19.8m pounds	£14,000	20	77	86

His potential may not be as high as last year, but Noni Madueke is already an elite dribble and fast attacking threat. A left-footed player who usually plays on the right, his fast pace helps him easily break the lines to reach goal. This makes him a great impact player for literally any team.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Rayan Cherki	Lyon	6m pounds	£16,000	18	73	88

Rayan Cherki is a lot of fun and has a lot of potential to improve his mid move and power stats. Another classic young talent with 86 dribbles at the start of FIFA 23 .

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Gustav Isaksen	midtjylland	£3.1m	£10,000	21	70	78

With a 90 pace and 80 stamina, Gustav Isaksen can run and run very fast all day. A good choice for lower league teams.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Exequiel Zeballos	Boca Juniors	4.7m pounds	£9,000	20	72	85

The latest in a very long line of great Argentinian young talents, Zeballos has excellent speed, good dribbling and usable stamina. Everything you need to do some mischief on the wing.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Augustine Urzi	Atlético Banfield	4.7m pounds	£9,000	22	72	83

If you hate low stamina players, it's very similar to Urzi Zeballos, but has 80 stamina from the start of FIFA.

FIFA 23 Best Young Strikers

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Jorgen Strand Larsen	Celta Vigo	6m pounds	£15,000	22	73	82

He is Norwegian, with speed, strength and stamina, good technical ability with a ceiling of over 6 feet and already high potential. So much fun and so accessible.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Youssoufa Moukoko	Borussia Dortmund	4m pounds	£5,000	17	71	89

Career Mode legend Youssoufa Moukoko has been one of the most extraordinary talents in world football for years, but is still only 17 years old. For a cheap base charge, Moukoko has great speed, dribbling and finishing from the start of your save and is a truly excellent Road to Glory player.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Daryl Dike	West Bromine	£3.6m	£18,000	22	71	82

He's got a great finishing touch and goes all the way through, but it's actually the dominant physical prowess you're after. If you can train his mobility, he will be quite unstoppable.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Brian Brobby	ajax	14.2m pounds	£11,000	20	76	85

Speaking of unstoppability, Brian Brobbey has been playing ping-pong between Ajax and RB Leipzig for a while in real life, but in-game he is simply undefeated. He is a deadly player with over 80 pace, 90 power, 90 jumps and near 80 finishes.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Noah Okafor	RB Salzburg	10.8m pounds	£22,000	22	75	83

For a faster option that's still a full tank, look to Noah Okafor in the Austrian Bundesliga. With a pace of about 95 and a power of 85, he's sure to have a ridiculous amount of chances to improve his mid-'70s dribbling and finishing. Highly recommended.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Goncalo Ramos	Benfica	£10.8m	£9,000	21	75	85

With truly incredible stats for the price, Goncalo Ramos can quickly grow to get his all-important stats above 80. With his mid-70s 80's pace and power, finishing and dribbling, he's a usable tall man from the start of the save.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Elye Wahi	Montpelier	7.7m pounds	£12,000	19	74	84

Some people prefer realistic signings, and France is a great place to look for players who are physically and technically capable, always ready to step up . Elye Wahi fits that mold with its '80s pace and mid '70s dribbling and finishing.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	OVR	POT
Joe Gelhardt	Leeds	4.7m pounds	£19,000	20	72	87

Calling his friends "Joffy", Joe Gelhardt has made comparisons to Wayne Rooney as a combative but elegant forward. With a huge boost to his potential, more and more players are attracted to Gelhardt for Career Modes, and good stats in all areas, including 80 dribbling, make him usable from the start.

Actor	Set	Value	Fee	Age	GENE	POT
Facundo Farias	Colon	10.3m pounds	£8,000	19	75	85

Another really exciting candidate from Argentina, Farias is an incredibly fast and brilliant dribbling player. His finishing is very crude for a forward , but definitely