Do you want to recruit the top young players from FIFA 23 For your Career Mode? Here's the complete list, sorted by position, with each player's age and club at the time of the game's release.
The best young goalkeepers:
Gianluigi Donnarumma is the undisputed top choice at this position. The rest of the list consists of low-cost goalkeepers, perfect for a multi-season project.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (23 years old, PSG) : High rating and great potential; the best choice for the position.
- Gavin Bazunu (20 years old, Southampton) : from Manchester City In the summer of 2022, a very promising gem.
- Maarten Vandevoordt (20 years old, Genk) : a young Belgian goalkeeper with great potential for growth.
- Lautaro Morales (22 years old, Lanús) : a little-known but effective South American track.
- Alban Lafont (23 years old, FC Nantes) : Already a starter, ideal for a mid-table team.
- Elia Caprile (21 years old, Bari) : an Italian talent to sign for a few million.
- Emirhan Alemdar (19 years old, Rennes) : one of the youngest on the list, perfect for a long-term project.
- Anatoliy Trubin (21 years old, Shakhtar) : a Ukrainian goalkeeper with promising potential.
The best young defenders:
- Alphonso Davies (21 years old, Left Back for the Bayern Munich) : a lightning-fast left back, one of the best young players in the game at his position.
- Matthijs de Ligt (22 years old, Center Back for the Bayern Munich) : the perfect rock for your hinge.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (23 years old, Human Rights Defender) Liverpool) : a master of assists on the right flank.
- Joško Gvardiol (20 years old, Center Back for the RB Leipzig) : one of the largest margins of improvement on the list.
- Theo Hernández (24 years old, Left Back for the’AC Milan) : an offensive forward who is already playing at a very high level.
- Edmond Tapsoba (23 years old, Center Back for the Bayer Leverkusen) : a reliable choice in the center.
- David Raum (24 years old, Left Back for the RB Leipzig) : a formidable player on crosses.
- Wesley Fofana (20 years old, Center Back for Chelsea) : good potential for growth.
- Gonçalo Inácio (20 years old, Center Back for the Sporting CP) : a very well-rounded and affordable left-footed defender.
- Sergiño Dest (21 years old, Human Rights Defender) FC Barcelone).
- Marc Guéhi (21 years old, Center Back for the Crystal Palace).
- Mohamed Simakan (22 years old, Center Back for the RB Leipzig).
- Tino Livramento (19 years old, Defender for the Right to Southampton) : a young fullback with great potential at a bargain price.
- Luca Netz (19 years old, Left Back): one of the youngest prospects at this position.
- Jarrad Branthwaite (20 years old, Center Back for the’Everton).
- Owen Wijndal (22 years old, Left Back for the’Ajax).
- Ridle Baku (24 years old, Human Rights Defender) VfL Wolfsburg).
The best young midfielders:
- Pedri (18 years old, central midfielder for the FC Barcelone) : quite simply the best young midfielder in the game.
- Florian Wirtz (19 years old, attacking midfielder for the Bayer Leverkusen).
- Jamal Musiala (19 years old, attacking midfielder for the Bayern Munich).
- Eduardo Camavinga (19 years old, central midfielder for the Real Madrid).
- Jude Bellingham (19 years old, central midfielder for the Borussia Dortmund).
- Phil Foden (22 years old, attacking midfielder for the Manchester City).
- Aurélien Tchouaméni (22 years old, central midfielder for the Real Madrid) : already very strong from the very first season.
- Xavi Simons (19 years old, central midfielder for the PSV): A more modest starting point, but plenty of room for improvement.
- Ryan Gravenberch (20 years old, central midfielder for the Bayern Munich) : comprehensive profile and strong potential.
- Yeremy Pino (19 years old, forward for the Villarreal CF) : arranged on the sides in FIFA 23, not in the middle.
- Sandro Tonali (22 years old, defensive midfielder for the’AC Milan).
- Maxence Caqueret (22 years old, defensive midfielder for the’OL).
- Christoph Baumgartner (22 years old, attacking midfielder for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim).
- Mason Mount (23 years old, attacking midfielder for Chelsea).
- Declan Rice (23 years old, defensive midfielder for the West Ham).
- Mattéo Guendouzi (23 years old, central midfielder for the’Olympique de Marseille).
- Ibrahim Sangaré (24 years old, defensive midfielder for the PSV).
Just a quick reminder: Mathys Tel (17 years old, Bayern Munich) is sometimes cited in the middle, but in FIFA 23 he is actually winger/forward. You'll find it in the next section.
The best young wingers:
Vinicius Jr clearly tops the list at this position. The entire list is worth checking out if you're looking for speed and dribbling skills on the wings.
- Vinicius Jr (22 years old, Left Winger for the Real Madrid) : the best young wing in the game.
- Rafael Leao (23 years old, Left Winger for the’AC Milan).
- Bukayo Saka (21 years old, Right Winger from’Arsenal) : listed as a right winger in FIFA 23, not in the middle.
- Rodrygo (21 years old, Right Wing from the Real Madrid).
- Antony (22 years old, Right Winger for the Manchester United).
- Ansu Fati (19 years old, Left Winger for the FC Barcelone) : A more modest starting point, ideal for developing over several seasons.
- Noni Madueke (20 years old, Right Winger for the PSV).
- Anthony Elanga (20 years old, Right Winger for the Manchester United).
- Thiago Almada (21 years old, Right Winger for the’Atlanta United).
- Marcus Edwards (23 years old, Right Winger for the Sporting CP).
- Samuel Iling-Junior (18 years old, Left Winger for the Juventus) : one of the youngest wingers on the roster.
- Stipe Biuk (19 years old, Left Winger for the Hajduk Split).
- Antonio Zarzana (20 years old, Right Winger for the FC Séville).
- Talles Magno (20 years old, Left Winger for the New York City FC).
- Nicolás González (24 years old, Left Winger for the Fiorentina).
The best young forwards:
- Kylian Mbappé (23 years old, forward for the PSG) : the best player in the game.
- Erling Haaland (22 years old, center forward for Manchester City) : one of the game's greatest strengths.
- Youssoufa Moukoko (17 years old, forward for the Borussia Dortmund) : A modest start, but tremendous potential. One of the game's hidden gems.
- Karim Adeyemi (20 years old, forward for the Borussia Dortmund).
- Benjamin Šeško (19 years old, center forward for the RB Salzburg).
- Adam Hlozek (20 years old, forward for the Bayer Leverkusen).
- Julián Álvarez (22 years old, forward for Manchester City).
- Alexander Isak (22 years old, center forward for Newcastle).
- Joao Felix (22 years old, forward for the’Atlético Madrid).
- Armando Broja (20 years old, forward for Chelsea).
- Dane Scarlett (18 years old, forward for Tottenham).
- Joe Gelhardt (20 years old, forward for Leeds United).
- Facundo Farías (20 years old, forward for the Colón).
- Jovanny Bolívar (20 years old, forward for the Deportivo La Guaira).
- Alou Kuol (21 years old, forward for the Stuttgart).
- Tammy Abraham (24 years old, forward for the’AS Roma).
- Marcus Rashford (24 years old, forward for Manchester United).
For your first few seasons, focus on the younger players, such as Moukoko Where Šeško : Their rating goes up quickly if you give them playing time.
If you want to make progress outside of Career Mode, check out the 5 Tips for Playing Better at FIFA 23.
You can also check out the best teams in FIFA 23 to build a winning team. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.
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