Best FM 2020 English Wonderkids: Top 10 Young Prospects

Today we’re looking at the best FM 2020 English wonderkids with over 140 potential! Each player is 18 or younger at the beginning of any prospective save and the ratings are current as of the Winter Update! This is the criteria for the shortlist:

• Under 18 years old as of July 1 start date
• English nationality
• Minimum 140 potential (a good Premier League level)

While some of these players are already featuring regularly/semi-regularly for their prospective clubs, others have yet to break through into the first team and you may have a good chance of signing them at the beginning of your save! Scroll down for the full list or check out our FM 2020 wonderkids shortlist video below. It’s worth subscribing here and clicking the notification bell so you don’t miss any future uploads!

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10. Marcus Dewhurst | 18 y/o | GK | PA: -85 (140-170)

Marcus Dewhurst, the sole goalkeeper on this shortlist, has a very bright future ahead of him as a member of Sheffield United’s successful academy setup. While Dewhurst hasn’t yet made his professional debut for his parent club or his loan club, Carlisle, he possesses very good kicking, reflexes, agility, and bravery for his age. At 6’0″, 143 lbs, he isn’t the most imposing goalkeeper but with a potential range of 140-170, he’s certain to develop into a Premier League-quality keeper at the very least!

9. Nohan Kenneh | 16 y/o | DMC | PA: -85 (140-170)

A well-rounded defensive midfielder, Nohan Kenneh seems ready to break into the first team in the relatively near future, with impressive physical attributes in addition to his hard-working demeanor, all of which should serve him well at the highest levels of professional football down the road. At just 16 years old, Kenneh has a current ability of 89 and potential range of 140-170, so I’d get a scout to look at him ASAP!

8. Morgan Rogers | 16 y/o | AMC/ST | PA: -85 (140-170)

Morgan Rogers recently joined Manchester City after making his professional debut for West Brom back in February of last year, having impressed with his pace, dribbling ability, and movement in addition to being nearly completely two-footed. The 16 year old (now 17 IRL) can slot in comfortably as either an attacking midfielder or a striker and with a potential range of 140-170, he looks set to become a very good player in the future.

7. Karamoko Dembele | 16 y/o | AMR | PA: -85 (140-170)

Karamoko Dembele attracted worldwide attention years ago when he appeared for Celtic’s U20 development team at just 13 years old back in 2016. While Dembele still has some growing to do at just 5’3″, his fantastic dribbling and technique earned him a current ability of 97 and a potential range of 140-170. As he plays for Celtic, it’s worth getting a scout to look at him as he will certainly be looking to move to a bigger division at some point in your save!

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6. Faustino Anjorin | 17 y/o | AMC | PA: -85 (140-170)

Faustino Anjorin is a highly rated prospect currently in the Chelsea academy ranks, having made his professional debut back in September during a massive 7-1 League Cup victory over Grimsby Town. Anjorin is known for his impressive mixture of finishing, long shots, pace, and strength that make him a very difficult player to go up against. With a potential range of 140-170, he will only get more difficult to defend against so he’s certainly one to keep an eye on!

5. Harvey Elliott | 16 y/o | AMR | PA: -85 (140-170)

16 year-old right winger Harvey Elliott broke records last season after becoming the youngest-ever appearance-maker in both the League Cup and the Premier League for Fulham before moving to Liverpool over the summer. Elliott’s high technique and composure, particularly for his age, make him a very promising prospect for the future. However, it will likely be difficult to convince him to leave Liverpool any time soon in your respective saves as he only recently joined the current league-leaders.

4. Jude Bellingham | 16 y/o | MC/AMC | PA: -9 (150-180)

Birmingham academy product Jude Bellingham has become an integral player for them this year after making his debut at the beginning of the 2019/20 season, going to on appear 32 times in the league while chipping in with 4 goals and 2 assists. His impressive creativity and versatility have resulted in him being linked with nearly every top English club in the Premier League, particularly Manchester United. Though he is a massive Birmingham City supporter, you’ll likely be able to sign him in your saves if you act fast as they don’t seem to be getting promoted to the Premier League any time soon!

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3. Mason Greenwood | 17 y/o | ST | PA: -9 (150-180)

One of the biggest prospects in the world right now, Mason Greenwood managed to get 12 goals in all competitions this season as a rotation striker. His very good finishing and two-footedness earned him a current ability of 125 and a potential range of 150-180, making him one of the best prospects in the game. Having been at Manchester United since 2007, Greenwood is unlikely to want to leave but I’d certainly keep an eye on his development in your save!

2. Bukayo Saka | 17 y/o | AML/AMR | PA: 158

A bright light in a dark spell in Arsenal’s history, Bukayo Saka has impressed on both wings and even as a left back this season, earning him a current ability of 133 and a potential of 158. I would argue that he deserves even more potential based on his performances this year as well as his natural flair. However, with a 158 potential he is certain to develop into a very good Premier League player with the right development so keep an eye on his availability!

1. Callum Hudson-Odoi | 18 y/o | AML/AMC/AMR | PA: 140-170

At 18 years old (now 19 IRL), Callum Hudson-Odoi has already reached the lower limit of his 140-170 potential range, though he will likely continue to improve in your save after earning a spot in a very deep Chelsea squad over the last 2 years. Having made his professional debut back in January of 2018, the versatile left winger’s dribbling ability, technique, natural flair, and pace make him an exciting prospect and a fantastic player to watch. Again, if you attempt to sign him he won’t come cheap, but he’s certainly one of the best prospects in the game.

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