Looking for EA FC 25 wonderkids? We've compiled a list of the world's best youngsters that we think will shine in this year's game.
With the new season well underway, the Euros and Copa America behind us, it's now time for football video game season and we can't wait for the launch of EA FC 25 on September 27. In the build-up to this year's game, we've found the wonderkids we expect to stand out across all EA FC 25 game modes including Rush, Ultimate Team, and Career Mode.
If you want to start your prep early so you know exactly who to sign in EA FC 25 when the game launches, FourFourTwo has done the job for you. Here are our top 500 potential wonderkids in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 wonderkids: the full list of who we expect to see
Goalkeepers
Wonderkid goalkeepers in EA FC 25
Young goalkeepers can sometimes be a liability, especially in game modes like Ultimate Team where there are so many high-rated options to choose from. That said, for Career Mode or even a game of Rush with silver players some of these options could do a handy shift in net.
Our pick of the bunch is Gabriel Slonina, who's currently on loan from Chelsea at Barnsley in League One. He became the youngest starting goalkeeper in the MLS at the age of 17 for a reason. Another standout option is Mike Penders, who funnily enough also just signed for Chelsea (are Clearlake Capital reading our wonderkid lists?). The young Belgian is tearing it up for Genk and is heralded for his distribution qualities.
Right-backs
Wonderkid right-backs in EA FC 25
This year's wonderkid right-back options are headlined by Rico Lewis who looks set to lock down his spot in Manchester City's backline. It looks like Pep has big plans for the 19-year-old and he could prove to be an excellent purchase in EA FC 25.
Another viable choice for the Premier League is Aston Villa's new signing, Kosta Nedeljkovic who signed from Red Star Belgrade for £8m in January. Elsewhere Scotland U21 player Max Johnstone could have the pace that is such a necessity in EA FC, although Sturm Graz won't be ideal for fitting him in with good chemistry in Ultimate Team.
Centre-backs
Wonderkid centre-backs in EA FC 25
Leny Yoro, Manchester United's £50m+ summer signing is at the top of this list despite his recent injury. The French youngster was at the top of Real Madrid's list but chose Old Trafford instead and we can't wait to see what he's capable of.
Alfie Gilchrist is another one we're watching closely. Now playing at Sheffield United, the Cobham graduate looked right at home in a Chelsea shirt towards the end of last season. Elsewhere, remember the name Giorgio Scalvini, he already has 8 caps for Italy at the age of 20.
Left-backs
Wonderkid left-backs in EA FC 25
You may have heard of Valentin Barco already considering how hyped every FPL manager was for the Brighton left-back before the beginning of the season. He has since joined Sevilla on loan and the Argentinian should be a fun punt in this year's game.
We also love Alejandro Balde in EA FC because he's ridiculously fast and the perfect cheap beast to put in your Ultimate Team at the start of the year. With over 91 pace in EA FC 24, this guy is one to watch.
Defensive midfielders
Wonderkid defensive midfielders in EA FC 25
Joao Neves, Romeo Lavia, Aleksandar Pavlovic are the standouts of the defensive midfielder category. Neves is one of the most exciting prospects in world football and he has the £50m fee to match.
Lavia is the ideal EA FC 25 player with balanced stats and lots of strength to muscle anyone off the ball. And finally, Pavlovic looked the part at Bayern Munich last season at the ripe old age of 20, already getting called up to the Germany national team.
Central midfielders
Wonderkid central midfielders in EA FC 25
Kobbie Mainoo was one of the shining lights of England's Euro 2024 campaign and the Manchester United youngster is sure to be a perfect fit for your team in EA FC Career Mode.
We also love Gavi who has been in the Barcelona ranks for what feels like ages now despite only just turning 20. Archie Gray is another name that jumps off the page, the new Tottenham signing is incredibly versatile and likely to have huge potential in this year's game.
Attacking midfielders
Wonderkid attacking midfielders in EA FC 25
Chelsea have signed a lot of unproven youngsters but Kendry Paez is likely to be a huge success. The Ecuadorian is already a key figure for the national team and will join the Premier League giants next summer after he turns 18.
Matheus Franca at Crystal Palace is another to watch, he came into the Premier League last summer and has yet to make his mark on the Eagles. With Olise away to Bayern Munich, now could be his time to shine.
Speaking of Michael Olise, he may not be on this list anywhere but he's 100 per cent worth your consideration considering he's only 22.
Right-wingers
Wonderkid right-wingers in EA FC 25
The right-wing position is arguably the most stacked out of our whole 500 wonderkid list. Lamine Yamal is a future Ballon D'Or winner and the new face of European football following Spain's Euro 2024 triumph.
He's joined alongside by Arda Guler, Real Madrid's Turkish star, Estevao Willian one of the most hyped Brazilian youngsters in decades, and Savinho who's likely to have a starring role for Manchester City as they aim to lift their fifth league title in a row.
Left-wingers
Wonderkid left-wingers in EA FC 25
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is the pick of the bunch here, already on the scoresheet for Borussia Dortmund this season with his excellent dribbling skills and insane pace. Last year, he had 90 pace so we're hoping for a stat boost in EA FC 25.
He's joined by Arijon Ibrahimovic, no, not that Ibrahimovic. Can the Bayern Munich youngster reach the heights of his namesake? Time will tell, but he could be a diamond in the rough in this year's game.
Finally, it's worth mentioning Antonio Nusa at RB Leipzig, another speedster this 19-year-old will be perfect for the start of Ultimate Team where Bundesliga teams are often incredibly cheap to help get you started.
Centre-forwards
Wonderkid centre-forwards in EA FC 25
We've all heard about Endrick by now, so there's no point mentioning the Brazilian. Instead, we'll focus on Samu Omorodion, the absolute tank that is set to light up the Portuguese league at Porto this season. If you can find him cheap on Ultimate Team or in Career Mode, scoop him up.
If Jhon Duran keeps up his goalscoring prowess as a super sub for Aston Villa expect to see him get a few Team of the Week appearances in Ultimate Team. And don't forget about Evan Ferguson, once touted as a £100m player, he has a point to prove and this season could be the year to do it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wonderkid?
A wonderkid is a young player on EA FC that has a high potential ability. If you are able to nurture and manage them correctly, they should turn into one of the game's best players.
How old are wonderkids?
Wonderkids in Football Manager are players under the age of 21. In EA FC, however, it's a bit more flexible so we like to look for youngsters with huge potential most of which are close to that 20 mark.
How can you find wonderkids in EA FC 25?
The best way to find wonderkids in EA FC is by searching for players by age in Career Mode or by potential. In Ultimate Team, you'll need to use your real-life football knowledge to find those hidden gems.
Is it wonderkid or wunderkind?
'Wunderkind' is a German phrase that translates directly to 'child prodigy', with the English language borrowing and adapting the term to 'wonderkid.'
