Trying to build an XI of Wonderkids in Football Manager 2021? Start here

Here is a single wonderkid recommendation for each position that you might want to fill on the pitch right away in Football Manager 2021.

In a bid to help you out, here a single wonderkid recommendation for each position that you might want to fill on the pitch right away in Football Manager 2021

When building a team in Football Manager 2021, you might wish to try and focus in on the future as much as anything else. However, invest too much in youth and you can find yourself heading for the exit door as your wet-behind-the-ears team gets beaten down for their inexperience. 

That’s why you need young kids that can play a little, too! 

In a bid to help you out, here a single wonderkid recommendation for each position that you might want to fill on the pitch right away.

GK: Manuel Gasparini

The Italian goalkeeper is currently at Udinese and could be easily affordable for a club with ambition. A top-quality shot-stopper and more than large enough for a modern keeper. Gasparini comes with every modern attribute that you could be looking for in a young keeper to build around. 

CB: Nehuen Perez

The young central defender is part of the Atletico Madrid youth system and could cost you a pretty penny to try and bring in. Still, Argentina has all of the potential to stick around as part of your team for years to come. An excellent, natural defender with all of the ‘Cholismo’ one could need in a young defender to build around.

Want a partner for him? Then pair him up with one of Andrea Papetti of Bologna or young Kaiky who is playing for Santos. 

Related: Best Football Manager 2021 Wonderkids

LB: Nuno Mendes

Young Mendes is rated as one of the best young full-backs in the database, and in real-life. The 18-year-old has come through the fabled Sporting Lisbon academy and has all the ability that you need to make a big splash. A solid, young attacking full-back with potential to improve year-on, year-out in the database. 

RB: Tomas Esteves

Going for an Iberian feel to your team? Then get young Tomas Esteves in from FC Porto. He is one of the most exciting young players in the game; a real dynamo of a full-back who has pretty solid defensive stats for a 17-year-old for your first-team. 

DM: Gustavo Assuncao

The Brazilian has been making a big name for himself in the Portuguese top-flight with Famalicao. He is a very impressive young player; a Brazilian will real poise on the ball and a tactical brain that far exceeds his 20-year-old body. Definitely, one to keep a close watch on. 

Related: Football Manager 2021 Wonderkids Shortlist

CM: Sergio Gomez

The young Spaniard made the move to Borussia Dortmund from FC Barcelona but has struggled to break into the first-team. BVB are all too aware of how good he can be, though, so expect to pay a pretty penny to bring in a talent of immense repute. 

LW: Jens Petter Hauge

Though the young Norwegian has just moved to AC Milan, you should be able to land him on loan if you are lucky and then sign him permanently. A fantastic finisher for someone who plays on the wing, he has the natural clout and quality of a striker and no shortage of ability when it comes to on-the-pitch decision making. Definitely, a player to think about bringing in if you need a winger with genuinely explosive attributes. 

RW: Pedro Neto

If you want to grab a winger who might be in your team for a decade to come, be sure to take a look at Pedro Neto. He is on a pretty penny at Wolverhampton Wanderers, but you will do well to finish a more explosive winger who is quite so comfortable in front of goal. Definitely, a player that you could build around. 

CF: Joshua Zirkzee

The young Dutchman blew onto the scene with FC Bayern last year, but at 19 is crying out for games. Get him on loan and if you do well enough you could convince the Bavarians to give him up for a hefty fee. One of the best young forwards in the database, and a player that you should have no problem giving games at any level of the sport from the minute that you bring him in.