CM · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
88
POT
93
Value
€139.5m
Wage
€120k
Best Young Midfielders in FC 26 Career Mode
Find the best young midfielders and midfield wonderkids in FC 26 Career Mode. Compare high-potential CM, CAM and CDM players by overall rating, potential, growth, age, value, wage, club and league.
Scout Reports
Showing 25 of 215 players.
| Player | Pos | Age | OVR | POT | Club | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CM | 21 | 88 | 93 |  France Ligue 1 (1) | €139.5m | €120k |
 | CM | 20 | 83 | 89 | France Ligue 1 (1) | €56m | €77k |
 | CAM | 21 | 82 | 89 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €62m | €81k |
 | CAM | 21 | 82 | 89 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €62m | €98k |
 | CAM | 19 | 77 | 89 |  Portugal Primeira Liga (1) | €25m | €10k |
 | CM | 20 | 79 | 88 | Portugal Primeira Liga (1) | €38.5m | €18k |
 | CAM | 18 | 75 | 88 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €13m | €31k |
 | CAM | 20 | 74 | 88 |  Holland Eredivisie (1) | €10m | €13k |
 | CDM | 18 | 70 | 88 |  Holland Eredivisie (1) | €3.8m | €6k |
 | CM | 21 | 83 | 87 |  Spain Primera División (1) | €52.5m | €84k |
 | CAM | 20 | 79 | 87 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €38.5m | €55k |
 | CM | 20 | 78 | 87 |  England Premier League (1) | €30.5m | €64k |
 | CM | 20 | 74 | 87 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €10m | €29k |
 | CDM | 18 | 68 | 87 |  Belgium Pro League (1) | €2.9m | €8k |
 | CDM | 18 | 78 | 86 |  France Ligue 1 (1) | €28m | €19k |
 | CM | 21 | 78 | 86 | Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €31.5m | €41k |
 | CM | 20 | 77 | 86 | France Ligue 1 (1) | €23m | €49k |
 | CDM | 20 | 77 | 86 | England Premier League (1) | €22m | €57k |
 | CM | 20 | 77 | 86 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €23m | €21k |
 | CM | 21 | 77 | 86 |  France Ligue 1 (1) | €23.5m | €28k |
 | CM | 20 | 76 | 86 |  England Premier League (1) | €16.5m | €64k |
 | CDM | 19 | 75 | 86 | Spain Primera División (1) | €11.5m | €42k |
 | CAM | 20 | 75 | 86 |  Holland Eredivisie (1) | €12.5m | €15k |
 | CAM | 21 | 75 | 86 |  Portugal Primeira Liga (1) | €12.5m | €10k |
 | CAM | 18 | 74 | 86 |  Belgium Pro League (1) | €10m | €15k |
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2029
OVR
83
POT
89
Value
€56m
Wage
€77k
CAM · Age 21 · Contract 2028
OVR
82
POT
89
Value
€62m
Wage
€81k
CAM · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
82
POT
89
Value
€62m
Wage
€98k
CAM · Age 19 · Contract 2030
OVR
77
POT
89
Value
€25m
Wage
€10k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
79
POT
88
Value
€38.5m
Wage
€18k
CAM · Age 18 · Contract 2028
OVR
75
POT
88
Value
€13m
Wage
€31k
CAM · Age 20 · Contract 2028
OVR
74
POT
88
Value
€10m
Wage
€13k
CDM · Age 18 · Contract 2031
OVR
70
POT
88
Value
€3.8m
Wage
€6k
CM · Age 21 · Contract 2030
OVR
83
POT
87
Value
€52.5m
Wage
€84k
CAM · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
79
POT
87
Value
€38.5m
Wage
€55k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2031
OVR
78
POT
87
Value
€30.5m
Wage
€64k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2029
OVR
74
POT
87
Value
€10m
Wage
€29k
CDM · Age 18 · Contract 2027
OVR
68
POT
87
Value
€2.9m
Wage
€8k
CDM · Age 18 · Contract 2029
OVR
78
POT
86
Value
€28m
Wage
€19k
CM · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
78
POT
86
Value
€31.5m
Wage
€41k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2027
OVR
77
POT
86
Value
€23m
Wage
€49k
CDM · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
77
POT
86
Value
€22m
Wage
€57k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
77
POT
86
Value
€23m
Wage
€21k
CM · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
77
POT
86
Value
€23.5m
Wage
€28k
CM · Age 20 · Contract 2028
OVR
76
POT
86
Value
€16.5m
Wage
€64k
CDM · Age 19 · Contract 2029
OVR
75
POT
86
Value
€11.5m
Wage
€42k
CAM · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
75
POT
86
Value
€12.5m
Wage
€15k
CAM · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
75
POT
86
Value
€12.5m
Wage
€10k
CAM · Age 18 · Contract 2029
OVR
74
POT
86
Value
€10m
Wage
€15k
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How to find the best young midfielders in FC 26
This live FC 26 Career Mode shortlist focuses on CM, CAM and CDM players aged 21 or younger with at least 80 potential. Players are ranked by potential by default, helping you compare creative playmakers, box-to-box prospects, defensive midfielders and young players who are already ready for first-team football.
Compare each midfielder’s overall, potential, growth, transfer value, wage, club and league. Refine the shortlist by passing, dribbling, defending, physical attributes, weak foot, PlayStyles and Roles to find a midfielder who fits your formation and tactical system.
- OverallCurrent ability
- A player’s current ability rating in FC 26 Career Mode, commonly displayed as OVR.
- PotentialFuture ceiling
- The overall rating an FC 26 player can naturally develop towards during Career Mode.
- GrowthRoom to improve
- The difference between an FC 26 player’s potential and current overall. Higher growth usually indicates more long-term development.
- ValueTransfer value
- The estimated transfer value of an FC 26 player, displayed in your selected CareerScout currency.
Young midfielders FAQ
Practical answers for building and developing your shortlist.
01Who qualifies as a young midfielder in FC 26 Career Mode?
This page focuses on FC 26 midfielders aged 21 or younger with at least 80 potential. It includes players whose primary position is CM, CAM or CDM.
02What attributes matter most for young midfielders in FC 26?
The most important attributes depend on the role. CAM players benefit from vision, dribbling, passing and finishing, while CM and CDM players may need stamina, reactions, defensive awareness, tackling and physical strength.
03Should I prioritise overall, potential or growth?
Overall matters most when you need an immediate starter. Potential shows the player’s long-term ceiling, while growth highlights how much development remains between their current and future rating.
04How do I find cheap young midfielders in FC 26?
Use the value and wage filters alongside age, potential and growth. You can also narrow the list by CM, CAM or CDM and sort by value to find affordable midfield prospects.