FM24 Wonderkids: A Guide to the Next-Gen Talents

Get ready for FM24 with our guide to potential wonderkids. Identify possible future stars and plan your Football Manager 2024 journey ahead of time.

Get Ready for Football Manager 2024 by Identifying Possible Future Stars

One of the best parts of a new Football Manager game is discovering the new wonderkids. With each release, we eagerly await the youngsters expected to set the world on fire and take great pride in guiding them to their potential - at least in the virtual world. As always, Football Manager 2024 (FM24) will be full of new wonderkids, improved wonderkids, and some who might have reduced potential due to real-world performances. This article will look at the possible FM24 wonderkids.

James Trafford (Burnley, Goalkeeper)

First choice for Burnley this season, the former Man City keeper should expect a fairly healthy increase in his potential for FM24. After spending last season on loan, Trafford secured a permanent move away from the Etihad this summer and will be hopeful that Vincent Kompany’s leadership is good for his development. Starting FM23 on loan to Bolton, Trafford had decent potential, great aerial reach, and very good mental attributes for a young keeper, but with Premier League football, we can expect him to be one of the higher-rated goalkeepers in FM24.

Maurits Kjaergaard (RB Salzburg, Midfielder)

At 20 years old, Kjaergaard is already the first choice for RB Salzburg, and big things are expected of the Danish midfielder. He’s skilful and intelligent, with great physical gifts, and already has a Champions League goal under his belt. It won’t be long before this talented playmaker makes his way to one of Europe’s bigger leagues, and you can be ahead of the curve by harnessing his talent.

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Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland, Midfielder)

There’s something about those Bellinghams. We all know what Jude Bellingham is capable of in real life and on FM, but with a move to Real Madrid, it’s time to look elsewhere for the future of your midfield. Step forward, Jobe. Due to his age, he’s a little more raw than his brother, but if his FM23 attributes are anything to go by, we can expect big things from him on FM24. His mental attributes have been very impressive, and his reading of the game is fantastic despite his age. With his goalscoring turn in real life for Sunderland, we can certainly expect him to be a potent attacking midfielder in FM24.

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Valentin Barco (Boca Juniors, Left Back)

A talented left-back already well-known to FM23 players, Barco is being courted by a number of Premier League clubs in real life and will undoubtedly see a jump in his potential for FM24. His creativity, physical, and defensive attributes are exceptional and will only get better as he matures. A big move to Europe and his international debut seem to be only a matter of time, and any FM players who can snag him early on will be blessed with one of the best left-backs in the world for years to come.

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Bilal El Khannouss (KRC Genk, Midfielder)

El Khannouss was somewhat of a sleeper for FM23. Underrated by Sports Interactive on release, his true potential was updated for the winter update, and we can expect that to continue for FM24. His passing and reading of the game make for a formidable playmaker, and he should be reasonably priced. Luring him away from KRC Genk shouldn’t be too difficult, and you’ll be rewarded with one of the most intelligent youngsters in the game. Play him as an AMC behind a striker with good movement and finishing, and you’ll have a deadly combination on your hands.

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Efrain Alvarez (LA Galaxy, Forward)

We don’t always think of MLS as a breeding ground for promising youngsters, but Efrain Alvarez will be doing his best to change that perception in FM24. 20 years old and equally adept as a second striker or an advanced forward, Alvarez has the technical ability to achieve great things in the game. With increased attention on MLS due to the arrival of Lionel Messi, expect newfound respect for the talented youngsters plying their trade in North America. Efrain Alvarez has the potential to be right at the forefront of this revolution.

Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split, Defender)

Summer transfer headlines were dominated by a Croatian defender this year. But while Josko Gvardiol was finalizing his move to Manchester, the next big thing was already making waves in Croatia. Despite being only 16 years old, Vuskovic has already made his debut in the Croatian top flight and became Hajduk Split’s youngest-ever goalscorer at the age of 16 years and 5 days. With height and strength, he’ll be capable of being a dominant aerial force for years to come. He may well be one for the future due to his age, but he’s already drawing comparisons to Gerard Pique and looks like he’ll enjoy a career at the very top of European football.

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Conclusion

This list of potential FM24 wonderkids is a great starting point for planning your Football Manager 2024 journey. While it can be hard to predict how these players’ careers will pan out, FM24 looks like it will be full to the brim with talented youngsters. I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of possible wonderkids, and we’re excited to see how these players fare in Football Manager 2024.

Make sure to keep these names in mind when you start your new FM24 save. They might just be the next big thing in football! Happy managing!