Football Manager 2023is here andbetter than everwith official Champions League licenses, better match AI and big recruitment changes. The new experience matrix means it is more important than ever to plan for the future of a squad. That is why signing the best wonderkids for every position is crucial for long-term success inFootball Manager 2023.
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Wonderkids are often defined as players that are under 21-years-old that have the potential to become world-class in their position. Signing the next big talent and turning them into a world-class superstar has always been a major part ofFootball Managerand this year is no different. Here are the best wonderkids with the highest potential in every position in the game.
10Gavin Bazunu - GK
20-year-old Irish international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has enormous potential to become one of the best players in the world inFootball Manager 2023. Manchester City brought him to the Premier League from Shamrock Rovers in 2019, and despite not making the first team, he had two very successful loan spells with Rochdale and Portsmouth.
Southampton then bought him fromManchester Cityfor £12 million in the 2022 summer transfer window. He has shone in a struggling Southampton squad and has a bright future ahead of him. 98 senior appearances at 20 years old are incredible for a goalkeeper, and it is no surprise that he has such high potential onFootball Manager 2023. Gavin Bazunu is already Premier League quality and will only improve. With a current market value of €15 million signing him is a no-brainer.
9Giorgio Scalvini - DC
Giorgio Scalvini is the future of the Italian national team’s defense. He is a 6ft4 towering center-back who is surprisingly good with his feet and can also play in defensive midfield. An Italian International at just 18 years old and a key part of a strong defense for Atalanta. He has such a promising career ahead of him and can become a world-class center-back if given the right path.
Giorgio Scalvini is hot property on the transfer market since his impressive emergence in 2021. With a market value of just €10 million, he is a great signing for any team and thebest center-backwonderkid onFootball Manager 2023.
8Josko Gvardiol - DL
Croatian International and RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is an incredible prospect for both the present and the future. He can play both left back and center back at a high level having featured regularly for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga since his signing in 2021 from Dynamo Zagreb.
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He is expected to start for Croatia at the World Cup in Qatar. This will bring even more eyes onto this hot prospect that is sure to become a world-class left-back/center-back. His €60 million market value reflects his quality and his enormous future potential. Josko Gvardiol is worth his hefty transfer fee for any team that can afford him.
7Tino Livramento - DR
Tino Livramento is a 19-year-old English right-back and right wing-back for Southampton in thePremier League. Growing up in London, he is an avid Chelsea fan and joined their youth academy at just 7 years old. He thrived in the Chelsea academy and was named their player of the year in 2021. However, he failed to find an agreement with Chelsea and joined Southampton and has shone ever since.
He has a relentless work rate and will run down the right flank all game long. Tino Livramento has everything a modern full-back needs, great at going forward on overlaps but is also a solid defender with tremendous talent. With a market value of just €25 million, he is the best right-back wonderkid inFootball Manager 2023.
6Eduardo Camavinga - DM
Angola-born Eduardo Camavinga is quickly turning into a superstar as he oozes quality and talent. TheReal Madrid staris already a French International despite being just 19 years old. He is a prodigy in central midfield, he can do it all, a true box-to-box wonderkid with enormous potential.
Camavinga is set to be one of the best midfielders of his generation and is likely to play a big role for France in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. A market value of €50 million makes him a great investment for the future to build a team around if he can be tempted away from the Santiago Bernabéu.
5Jude Bellingham - MC
Jude Bellingham is the future of the England national team. His calmness on the ball, maturity, and phenomenal skill are just a few of his extraordinary abilities for his age. The 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund central midfielder is one of the hottest properties in world football right now.
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The former Birmingham City star is always being linked to a move away from the German giants. His €90 million market value reflects just how good Jude Bellingham is. He will break the bank for any team looking to sign him but is the perfect player to build a team around for many years.
4Pedri - AM
19-year-old legend in the making Pedri is the player of any manager’s dreams. He is quick, intelligent, creative, and very hard-working. The way he reads the game is similar to Spanish legend and current manager Xavi, who has taken Pedri to the next level with his coaching.
The Spanish international will always find space on a football pitch and is an incredible playmaker that can play in midfield or in attack. His technical ability is unmatched for his age and his price tag reflects that. A market value of €100 million just shows how bright his future is. If a team can get him away fromBarcelonathey will have a world-class midfielder for many years to come.
3Harvey Elliot - AMR
Lifelong Liverpool fan Harvey Elliot is one of the most exciting English midfielders in the world. There has been so much hype around the versatile Liverpool player ever since he made his debut in the EFL Cup. At just 15 years old, he became the youngest player to ever play in the competition. He was also the youngest player to play in the Premier League for Fulham at 16 years old. He is very versatile and can play anywhere in attacking midfield.
His talents brought the attention ofLiverpoolwho signed him in 2020. Although he hasn’t had the best time at the Premier League giants and has struggled for regular game time. With a market value of just €35 million, he is a great signing for any team looking for a versatile attacking midfielder who can become world-class with the right coaching.
2Ansu Fati - AML
Often dubbed the next Lionel Messi, Ansu Fati is an attacking prodigy from Barcelona’s prestigious academy. He is a versatile Spanish forward that can play anywhere in attack. Ansu Fati has the world-class technical ability that is expected from all of Barcelona’s academy graduates but what makes him so special is his physicality combined with near-unrivaled technique.
The Spanish international is set to follow in Lionel Messi’s footsteps to become one of the best players to ever play for Barcelona. However, he could be lured away with the right offer, and with a market value of €50 million, it would be worth the money to sign the next Messi.
1Endrick - ST
16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick is the definition of a wonderkid, plying his trade for Palmeiras in the Brazilian top division. He has drawn the attention of huge teams all around the globe. Many believe he can emulate the career of Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Romario.
The Brazilian prodigy has the typical flair and skill expected from South American players. But what makes him truly special is his shooting ability and tremendous work rate. He is being linked to so many big clubs and with a market value of just €15 million, his signing can be a bargain for whichever team wins his signature. Endrick has the potential to truly become one of the very best strikers in the world and is the ultimate wonderkid.
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