Possible Wonderkids of Football Manager 2027

We haven't even fully digested FM26 yet and there's already community chatter about FM27 (us included, we admit). Since the next edition already has a November release date, we decided to get ahead of it and put together a list of the 170 kids we think will make a name for themselves once the new database comes out.

A quick disclaimer first: this isn't an official list at all. We don't even know if any of these names will actually make it into the game with wonderkid potential. It's pure speculation on our part, based on what we're seeing in real football right now: young players already standing out in youth academies or who have just started making a name for themselves at the top level. Sometimes we get it right, other times not so much, but it's always a fun exercise to do (and to revisit a few months from now).

A quick note: we're not following any “best to worst” order here. The table is sortable, so try clicking the column headers and organise the list however you like — by club, by age, or whatever you fancy.

How to use the table

• Click any header to sort;
• “Category” groups by Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Forwards;
• “Position” shows the more specific positions they usually play in their clubs' youth teams.

Did we leave a name out that you think deserved to be here? Quite possibly. This kind of list runs on rumours, scouting reports, and whatever we pick up from youth setups across Europe and the rest of the world. Leave your suggestion in the comments and we'll keep updating this article as FM27 gets closer!