Explore the uncharted territories of FM24 with our guide on South American wonderkids, excluding Brazil and Argentina, for your next big find.
Uncovering Hidden Gems: South American Wonderkids in FM24
If you’re anything like me, when setting up a new save on FM, one of the first things I do is set up my scouting network. When doing this, I always make sure to send a couple of scouts to South America. With a number of countries with proud footballing heritage and a track record of producing some of the best players in the world, it’s no wonder why FM players flock to the continent every year to scout the latest wonderkids. While we regularly hear the same names - Endrick, Marcos Leonardo, Vitor Roque anyone? - this list will look at some of the South American wonderkids who have so far flown under the radar on FM24.
While not every Brazilian or Argentinian wonderkid will be well known, for the purposes of this list we won’t be considering any players from those nations. This is for the simple reason that they’re often better known than their counterparts from elsewhere in South America, and also more expensive due to the profile of their countries. This article has only looked for wonderkids from Venezuela, Colombia, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay.
Vicente Pizarro
Franco Gonzalez
Jorge Ortiz
Alexander Aravena
Luciano Rodriguez
Conclusion
While Brazil and Argentina are widely respected for their ability to consistently produce talented youngsters, they don’t have a monopoly on South American talent. There are talented youngsters to be found all over the continent, and casting your scouting nets wider can reward you with some real hidden gems.