ST · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
78
POT
89
Value
€31m
Wage
€19k
Best Young Strikers in FC 26 Career Mode
Find the best young strikers and forward wonderkids in FC 26 Career Mode. Compare high-potential ST players by overall rating, potential, growth, age, transfer value, wage, club and league.
Scout Reports
Showing 25 of 90 players.
| Player | Pos | Age | OVR | POT | Club | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ST | 20 | 78 | 89 |  France Ligue 1 (1) | €31m | €19k |
 | ST | 21 | 74 | 88 |  Belgium Pro League (1) | €10.5m | €21k |
 | ST | 18 | 65 | 87 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €2.3m | €3k |
 | ST | 20 | 78 | 86 |  England Premier League (1) | €31m | €56k |
 | ST | 19 | 76 | 86 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €16.5m | €46k |
 | ST | 19 | 70 | 86 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €4.1m | €21k |
 | ST | 21 | 77 | 85 |  England Premier League (1) | €24m | €67k |
 | ST | 21 | 75 | 85 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €12.5m | €34k |
 | ST | 19 | 73 | 85 |  England Premier League (1) | €7.5m | €44k |
 | ST | 18 | 62 | 85 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €1.3m | €5k |
 | ST | 21 | 77 | 84 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €21.5m | €37k |
 | ST | 21 | 76 | 84 |  Italy Serie A (1) | €17m | €23k |
 | ST | 20 | 75 | 84 |  Spain Primera División (1) | €12.5m | €22k |
 | ST | 20 | 71 | 84 |  England Premier League (1) | €4.5m | €47k |
 | ST | 19 | 69 | 84 |  Belgium Pro League (1) | €3.3m | €12k |
 | ST | 18 | 66 | 84 | England Premier League (1) | €2.2m | €22k |
 | ST | 18 | 65 | 84 |  England Premier League (1) | €1.8m | €14k |
 | ST | 18 | 62 | 84 |  Holland Eredivisie (1) | €1.3m | €3k |
 | ST | 19 | 62 | 84 |  England Premier League (1) | €1.3m | €11k |
 | ST | 21 | 75 | 83 |  France Ligue 2 (2) | €12.5m | €8k |
 | ST | 21 | 74 | 83 |  Spain Segunda División (2) | €9.5m | €6k |
 | ST | 21 | 73 | 83 |  Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) | €7m | €21k |
 | ST | 18 | 72 | 83 |  Saudi Pro League (1) | €5m | €20k |
 | ST | 19 | 72 | 83 |  Turkey Süper Lig (1) | €5m | €25k |
 | ST | 21 | 72 | 83 |  Spain Primera División (1) | €5.5m | €19k |
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
74
POT
88
Value
€10.5m
Wage
€21k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2027
OVR
65
POT
87
Value
€2.3m
Wage
€3k
ST · Age 20 · Contract 2030
OVR
78
POT
86
Value
€31m
Wage
€56k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2029
OVR
76
POT
86
Value
€16.5m
Wage
€46k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2030
OVR
70
POT
86
Value
€4.1m
Wage
€21k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2031
OVR
77
POT
85
Value
€24m
Wage
€67k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2030
OVR
75
POT
85
Value
€12.5m
Wage
€34k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2030
OVR
73
POT
85
Value
€7.5m
Wage
€44k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2028
OVR
62
POT
85
Value
€1.3m
Wage
€5k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2028
OVR
77
POT
84
Value
€21.5m
Wage
€37k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2027
OVR
76
POT
84
Value
€17m
Wage
€23k
ST · Age 20 · Contract 2028
OVR
75
POT
84
Value
€12.5m
Wage
€22k
ST · Age 20 · Contract 2029
OVR
71
POT
84
Value
€4.5m
Wage
€47k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2029
OVR
69
POT
84
Value
€3.3m
Wage
€12k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2027
OVR
66
POT
84
Value
€2.2m
Wage
€22k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2028
OVR
65
POT
84
Value
€1.8m
Wage
€14k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2028
OVR
62
POT
84
Value
€1.3m
Wage
€3k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2030
OVR
62
POT
84
Value
€1.3m
Wage
€11k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2028
OVR
75
POT
83
Value
€12.5m
Wage
€8k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2028
OVR
74
POT
83
Value
€9.5m
Wage
€6k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2030
OVR
73
POT
83
Value
€7m
Wage
€21k
ST · Age 18 · Contract 2029
OVR
72
POT
83
Value
€5m
Wage
€20k
ST · Age 19 · Contract 2028
OVR
72
POT
83
Value
€5m
Wage
€25k
ST · Age 21 · Contract 2029
OVR
72
POT
83
Value
€5.5m
Wage
€19k
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How to find the best young strikers in FC 26
This live FC 26 Career Mode shortlist focuses on strikers aged 21 or younger with at least 80 potential. The players are ranked by potential by default, helping you compare elite ST wonderkids, developing prospects and young forwards who are already ready for first-team football.
Compare each striker’s current overall, potential, growth, transfer value, wage, club and league. You can also refine the results by finishing, pace, positioning, composure, strength, weak foot, PlayStyles and Roles to find a young striker who suits your formation and budget.
- 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 strikers FAQ
Practical answers for building and developing your shortlist.
01Who qualifies as a young striker in FC 26 Career Mode?
This page focuses on FC 26 strikers aged 21 or younger with at least 80 potential. You can adjust the age, potential, overall and growth filters to match the level of your Career Mode club.
02What attributes matter most for young strikers in FC 26?
Finishing, attacking positioning, acceleration, sprint speed, composure and ball control are important for most strikers. Strength, heading accuracy, weak foot and skill moves may also matter depending on your formation and style of play.
03Should I prioritise overall or potential when signing a young striker?
Prioritise overall if you need a striker who can start immediately. Prioritise potential and growth when you can give a younger player time to develop over several Career Mode seasons.
04How do I find cheap young strikers in FC 26?
Use the transfer value and wage filters alongside age, potential and growth. Sorting by value will show the most affordable young strikers first, while sorting by potential highlights the players with the highest development ceiling.