One of the most exciting parts of FIFA 22 Career Mode is building a team filled with wonderkids and hidden gems who can develop into world-class stars. Signing young players with high potential not only saves you money but also gives your squad long-term stability.

Here’s a list of the best young talents you must sign in FIFA 22 Career Mode, covering goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers.

1. Goalkeepers (Future World-Class Shot Stoppers)

PlayerAgeClubPositionOverallPotentialPrice Range
Gianluigi Donnarumma22PSGGK8993€100M+
Maarten Vandevoordt19GenkGK7187€5M–7M
Illan Meslier21Leeds UnitedGK7786€15M–20M

💡 Tip: Vandevoordt is the best budget wonderkid GK in FIFA 22 Career Mode.

2. Defenders (Solid Rocks for the Future)

PlayerAgeClubPositionOverallPotentialPrice Range
Alphonso Davies20Bayern MunichLB8489€70M+
Josko Gvardiol19RB LeipzigCB7587€20M–25M
Nuno Mendes19PSG (loaned from Sporting)LB7888€35M
Tariq Lamptey20BrightonRB7484€15M–18M

💡 Tip: Gvardiol is one of the most overpowered CBs in FIFA 22 Career Mode — cheap and grows insanely fast.

3. Midfielders (Future Playmakers & Box-to-Box Engines)

PlayerAgeClubPositionOverallPotentialPrice Range
Pedri18FC BarcelonaCM/CAM8191€60M–70M
Eduardo Camavinga18Real MadridCM/CDM7889€40M–50M
Ryan Gravenberch19AjaxCM7890€35M–40M
Jude Bellingham18Borussia DortmundCM7989€40M–50M
Florian Wirtz18Bayer LeverkusenCAM7889€40M–45M

💡 Tip: Pedri, Camavinga, and Wirtz are must-buys for a creative midfield core.

4. Attackers (Wonderkids Who Will Become Goal Machines)

PlayerAgeClubPositionOverallPotentialPrice Range
Erling Haaland21Borussia DortmundST8893€120M+
Ansu Fati18FC BarcelonaLW7690€35M–40M
Joao Felix21Atlético MadridCF8390€100M
Giovanni Reyna18Borussia DortmundCAM/RW7788€25M–30M
Karim Adeyemi19RB SalzburgST7587€15M–20M

💡 Tip: Adeyemi is the best budget striker in FIFA 22 — cheap, pacey, and develops into a beast.

5. Hidden Gems & Cheap Wonderkids

If you don’t have a big budget, here are some affordable young talents:

  • Youssoufa Moukoko (ST, Dortmund, 16 years old) – Potential 89, price ~€5M.

  • Tino Anjorin (CAM, Chelsea, 19 years old) – Potential 85, price ~€3M–4M.

  • Takefusa Kubo (RW, Real Madrid/loaned to Mallorca, 20 years old) – Potential 87, price ~€15M.

  • Rayan Cherki (LW/CAM, Lyon, 17 years old) – Potential 88, price ~€10M.

Final Tips for Career Mode Transfers

  1. Scout early – Assign youth scouts to regions like Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and France.

  2. Negotiate smartly – Always add a sell-on clause to lower transfer fees.

  3. Use Development Plans – Change positions (e.g., train a CM to CAM) to unlock faster growth.

  4. Loan young players – Send them out for more game time to reach potential quicker.

✅ Conclusion:
If you want to dominate FIFA 22 Career Mode, signing young stars like Pedri, Camavinga, Gvardiol, Adeyemi, and Wirtz will set you up for long-term success. Mix a few big names like Haaland with hidden gems such as Vandevoordt and Moukoko, and you’ll have a world-class squad in just a few seasons.