Ultimate Guide: Scouting Regions and Youth Ratings in Football Manager 2024
One of the keys to long term success in Football Manager is building an efficient scouting network and spotting young talent before they become world stars. This guide covers every scouting region in the game and each country's youth rating, helping you focus your resources where the potential is greatest.
The Youth Rating ranges from 1 to 200, with higher values meaning a country is more likely to produce talented players. Use this information to decide where to place your scouts and which club affiliations to go after.
Top 10 Countries for Youth Development
| Position | Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| 1 | Brasil | 170 |
| 2 | France | 165 |
| 3 | Spain | 160 |
| 3 | Argentina | 160 |
| 5 | Germany | 155 |
| 5 | England | 155 |
| 7 | Italy | 150 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 145 |
| 8 | Japan | 145 |
| 10 | Uruguai | 140 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 140 |
Europa
Great Britain and Ireland
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| England | 155 |
| Scotland | 85 |
| Wales | 65 |
| Northern Ireland | 65 |
| Republic of Ireland | 78 |
Europa Ocidental
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| France | 165 |
| Spain | 160 |
| Germany | 155 |
| Italy | 150 |
| Netherlands | 145 |
| Belgium | 135 |
| Portugal | 130 |
| Austria | 100 |
| Switzerland | 95 |
| Luxembourg | 65 |
Northern Europe
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Denmark | 110 |
| Sweden | 110 |
| Norway | 95 |
| Finland | 85 |
| Iceland | 70 |
| Ilhas Faroe | 55 |
Europa Central
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Czech Republic | 110 |
| Poland | 110 |
| Hungary | 100 |
| Slovenia | 85 |
| Slovakia | 85 |
South Eastern Europe
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Serbia | 130 |
| Croatia | 125 |
| Romania | 115 |
| Greece | 110 |
| Bulgaria | 105 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 |
| North Macedonia | 85 |
| Montenegro | 85 |
| Albania | 75 |
| Kosovo | 70 |
| Malta | 55 |
| Cyprus | 55 |
Europa Oriental
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Ukraine | 130 |
| Russia | 120 |
| Belarus | 85 |
| Estonia | 65 |
| Latvia | 65 |
| Lithuania | 70 |
| Moldova | 70 |
Americas
North America
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Estados Unidos | 130 |
| Canada | 95 |
| Mexico | 110 |
Central America
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Costa Rica | 85 |
| Honduras | 80 |
| Panama | 75 |
| Jamaica | 75 |
| Haiti | 75 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 70 |
| El Salvador | 70 |
| Cuba | 70 |
| Guatemala | 70 |
| Dominican Republic | 70 |
| Nicaragua | 65 |
| Antilhas Holandesas | 65 |
South America
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Brasil | 170 |
| Argentina | 160 |
| Uruguai | 140 |
| Colombia | 130 |
| Chile | 120 |
| Paraguai | 110 |
| Peru | 100 |
| Equador | 100 |
| Venezuela | 90 |
| Bolivia | 80 |
África, Ásia e Oceania
North Africa
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Marrocos | 115 |
| Algeria | 115 |
| Tunisia | 110 |
| Egito | 105 |
| Libya | 80 |
West Africa
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Nigeria | 140 |
| Gana | 135 |
| Ivory Coast | 130 |
| Senegal | 125 |
| Mali | 120 |
| Cameroon | 120 |
| Burkina Faso | 100 |
| Togo | 85 |
| Guinea | 80 |
| Benin | 75 |
| Serra Leoa | 75 |
Asia and Oceania
Middle East
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Iran | 115 |
| Israel | 110 |
| Saudi Arabia | 110 |
| Turkey | 110 |
| United Arab Emirates | 100 |
| Kuwait | 90 |
| Iraque | 90 |
| Qatar | 90 |
| Lebanon | 85 |
Asia
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Japan | 145 |
| South Korea | 135 |
| China | 125 |
| Uzbekistan | 95 |
| Thailand | 85 |
| Kazakhstan | 80 |
| Vietnam | 80 |
| India | 80 |
| Hong Kong | 75 |
| Indonésia | 75 |
| Malaysia | 75 |
Oceania
| Country | Youth Rating |
|---|
| Australia | 115 |
| New Zealand | 85 |
| Fiji | 55 |
| Taiti | 55 |
| New Caledonia | 55 |
| Papua New Guinea | 50 |
| Solomon Islands | 50 |
| Vanuatu | 50 |
Tips for Using the Youth Rating
- Focus your scouts on highly rated countries : Brazil, France, Spain, Argentina and Germany are priorities.
- Don't overlook hidden talent : African countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast have impressive ratings.
- Look for club affiliations in countries with good youth development to get priority access to young talent.
- Develop your own academy : investing in training facilities and hiring good youth coaches is essential.
- Consider market value : youngsters from highly rated countries are usually more expensive; countries with average ratings can offer better value for money.
With this information in hand, you'll be better prepared to build your scouting strategy and guarantee a steady flow of young talent to your club in Football Manager.
Remember: these values may change slightly between Football Manager versions. The table above is based on the latest FM 2024 ratings.
