FIFA 23 Best Young Players: Star Players About To Hit Their Prime

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Everyone wants to sign the next big thing in football, and these FIFA 23 best young players will allow you to do just that. The quality of young footballers has been growing recently, and some of the best players in football are young players.

FIFA 23’s career mode offers players the chance to take their favourite team to ultimate footballing glory, but to do that you will need some of these players in your squad.

These players will be brilliant in EA Sports FC too, so you can get a step ahead of the competition here.

FIFA 23 best young players

Just like wonderkids, we need to define what we mean by young players before we get started. Here you will find the very best players in FIFA 23 that start career mode aged between 20 and 24. That means they have aged out of our wonderkid lists, but are not yet in the prime of their career.

FIFA 23 MBAPPE — CERTIFIED STAR – Kylian Mbappe will be the best young talent in FIFA 23

However, it does mean they usually have some growing to do and a high potential to reach. With more game time and training these players can improve under your careful guidance and become even better.

So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the FIFA 23 best young players!

Kylian Mbappe (91 OVR – 95 POT)

Team: PSG

Position: LW, ST

Age: 23

Nation: France

There isn’t much that needs to be said about Kylian Mbappe. He burst onto the scene with Monaco and was quickly snapped up by PSG where he has been ever since. The French forward is well on his way to becoming an all-time great player, with 12 World Cup goals to his name already, just four short of the record.

Kylian Mbappe taking a shot in FIFA 23 — GOLDEN BOOT – Mbappe is unstoppable

Mbappe is the best player in FIFA 23 along with being the best young player. He has an unrivalled 97 acceleration, 97 sprint speed, 93 dribbling, and 93 finishing. He’ll run past any defender and beat any goalkeeper. He is inevitable.

Erling Haaland (89 OVR – 94 POT)

Team: Man City

Position: ST

Age: 21

Nation: Norway

Man City’s brilliant summer signing Earling Haaland is next on our list. Haaland has been on every radar since his days at RB Salzburg and is perhaps the best out-and-out striker we have seen in a generation.

Earling Haaland in FIFA 23 — FORCE OF NATURE – Earling Haaland is too much for defenders to handle

Somehow, Haaland’s FIFA 23 attributes don’t seem to do his play this season justice. He starts FIFA 23 with 94 shot power, 94 sprint speed, 94 finishing, 93 strength, and 92 positioning. He can physically out-muscle most centre backs and utilise his massive 6’5″ frame. Haaland is game-breaking in the right hands.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (88 OVR – 92 POT)

Team: PSG

Position: GK

Age: 23

Nation: Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma has always been destined for greatness. He was the archetypical wonderkid when he came through with AC Milan, a star even before making his first-team debut which he did at the age of 16. Shortly after that he won the #1 job with Italy and has never looked back.

Gianluigi Donnarumma in FIFA 23 — BRICK WALL – Donnarumma is one of the best goalies in FIFA

Donnarumma is an excellent goalkeeper in FIFA 23. He has 90 diving, 89 reflexes, 85 reactions, and 85 positioning. His 36 short passing isn’t great even for a goalie, but his 6’5″ frame means he can claim crosses and makes him a great penalty stopper too.

Vinicius Jr (86 OVR – 92 POT)

Team: Real Madrid

Position: LW

Age: 21

Nation: Brazil

Of course Vinicius Jr features on this list! Real Madrid’s electric winger is once again lighting up La Liga and the Champions League. He looks set to be the next geat Madrid icon.

Vinicius Jr celebrates in FIFA 23 — SAMBA STAR – Vinicius Jr has delivered on his huge move to Madrid

In FIFA 23 Vinicius is a deadly left winger. He starts career mode with 95 acceleration, 95 sprint speed, 94 agility, 92 dribbling, and 84 finishing. He is right-footed, so just right for cutting in off the wing and driving toward goal.

Federico Valverde (86 OVR – 91 POT)

Team: Real Madrid

Position: CM

Age: 23

Nation: Uruguay

Here’s one you might not have expected, but Federico Valverde has very quietly become an incredible player. Often overshadowed by his midfield partners Luka Modric & Toni Kroos, Valverde is one for the future of Real Madrid.

Federico Valverde in FIFA 23 — HIDDEN GEM – Valverde is often overlooked

In FIFA 23 Valverde is a perfect do-in-all midfielder. He’s got 91 sprint speed, 89 stamina, 87 long passing, 86 short passing, and 82 standing tackle. He can play at the base as a stopper or more advanced and create centrally. He’s even got 76 finishing to bang in a few goals too.

Even more FIFA 23 best young players

Player	Team	Position	Age	OVR	POT
Christopher Nkunku	RB Leipzig	CAM, LW, CF	24	86	89
Gregor Kobel	Borussia Dortmund	GK	24	86	89
Theo Hernandez	AC Milan	LB	24	85	90
Martin Odegaard	Arsenal	CAM, CM	23	85	89
Matthijs de Ligt	Bayern Munich	CB	22	85	89
Trent Alexander-Arnold	Liverpool	RB	23	85	88
Lautaro Martinez	Inter	ST	24	85	88
Marcus Rashford	Manchester United	LW, ST	24	85	88
Dusan Vlahovic	Juventus	ST	22	84	91
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	RW	20	84	90
Rafael Leao	AC Milan	LW, CF, ST	23	84	90
Phil Foden	Man City	LW, RW	22	84	90
Victor Osimhen	Napoli	ST	23	84	90
Alphonso Davies	Bayern Munich	LB	21	84	89
Alessandro Bastoni	Inter	CB	23	84	89

Still not enough? We’ve broken down the best young players by position below, so you can find exactly what you need!

Best young goalkeepers

There is a nice selection of FIFA 23 young goalkeepers kicking around who are yet to make a big move to an elite European team. While keepers usually peak in their late 20s or early 30s, grabbing one young can be a great way to save money.

Name	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Gianluigi Donnarumma	PSG	23	88	92
Gregor Kobel	Borussia Dortmund	24	86	89
Aaron Ramsdale	Arsenal	24	82	86
Diogo Costa	Porto	22	82	87
Lucas Mantela	Palmerias	22	82	82
Alban Lafont	Nantes	23	80	85
Giorgi Mamardashvili	Valencia	21	79	85
Robert Sanchez	Brighton & Hove Albion	24	79	82
Luis Maximiano	Lazio	23	78	84
Justin Bijlow	Feyenoord	24	78	82

Best young right backs

Speedy fullbacks are a must, so these FIFA 23 young right backs will help you dominate the game down the right flank.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Trent Alexander-Arnold	Liverpool	23	85	88
Reece James	Chelsea	22	84	88
Achraf Hakimi	PSG	23	84	87
Jeremie Frimpong	Bayer Leverkusen	21	82	88
Noussair Mazraoui	Bayern Munich	24	82	85
Diogo Dalot	Manchester United	23	80	86
Alexander Bah	Benfica	24	79	83
Ridle Baku	VFL Wolfsburg	24	79	83
Nahuel Molina	Atletico Madrid	24	79	84
Takehiro Tomiyasu	Arsenal	23	79	84

Best young centre backs

Securing a top-quality FIFA 23 young centre back for years to come will be a hard task for any manager in FIFA 23, but these options will make that challenge easier.

Name	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Matthijs de Ligt	Bayern Munich	22	85	89
Jules Kounde	Barcelona	23	84	89
Eder Militao	Real Madrid	24	84	89
Alessandro Bastoni	Inter	23	84	89
Fikayo Tomori	AC Milan	24	84	89
William Saliba	Arsenal	21	83	89
Ronald Araujo	Barcelona	23	83	89
Sven Botman	Newcastle	22	83	88
Lisandro Martinez	Manchester United	24	83	88
Cristian Romero	Tottenham Hotspur	24	83	88

Best young left backs

Just light right backs, left backs often peak early in their career so this FIFA 23 young left back list includes some of the best in the world.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Theo Hernandez	AC Milan	24	85	90
Alphonso Davies	Bayern Munich	21	84	89
Nuno Mendes	PSG	20	81	89
Wellington Dano	Atletico Mineiro	22	81	81
Marc Cucurella	Chelsea	23	80	84
David Raum	RB Leipzig	24	79	84
Tyrell Malacia	Manchester United	22	79	83
Pervis Estupinan	Brighton & Hove Albion	24	79	84
Borna Sosa	VFB Stuttgart	24	79	83
Renan Lodi	Nottingham Forest	24	79	82

Best young CDMs

Every team needs a midfield anchor, and these FIFA 23 young CDMs can give you the solidity you need in the middle of the park.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Sandro Tonali	AC Milan	24	84	88
Declan Rice	West Ham	23	84	87
Aurelien Tchouameni	Real Madrid	22	83	89
Bruno Guimaraes	Newcastle	24	83	87
Ismael Bennacer	AC Milan	24	83	87
Manuel Locatelli	Juventus (Loan)	24	82	86
Enzo Fernandez	Chelsea	24	81	88
Ibrahim Sangare	PSV	24	81	86
Xaver Schlager	RB Leizig	24	81	84
Rosival Jailson	Corinthians	22	81	81

Best young CMs

These FIFA 23 young CMs can do a bit of everything. Some are better going forward and some going back, but they are all natural in the heart of the team.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Federico Valverde	Real Madrid	23	86	91
Martin Odegaard	Arsenal	23	85	89
Sandro Tonali	AC Milan	24	84	88
Declan Rice	West Ham	23	84	87
Aurelien Tchouameni	Real Madrid	22	83	89
Bruno Guimaraes	Newcastle	24	83	87
Ismael Bennacer	AC Milan	24	83	87
Manuel Locatelli	Juventus (Loan)	24	82	86
Enzo Fernandez	Chelsea	24	81	88
Orkun Kokcu	Feyenoord	21	81	86

Best young CAMs

When it comes to offensive creativity, these FIFA 23 young CAMs are the future of football.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Christopher Nkunku	RB Leipzig	24	86	89
Martin Odegaard	Arsenal	23	85	89
Kai Havertz	Chelsea	23	83	89
Dani Olmo	RB Leipzig	24	82	87
Mason Mount	Chelsea	23	82	85
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Napoli	21	81	90
Dominik Szoboszlai	RB Leipzig	21	81	87
Orkun Kokcu	Feyenoord	21	81	86
Lucas Paqueta	West Ham	24	81	86
Rosival Jailson	Corinthians	22	81	81

Best young RWs

Wingers are highly flexible, and some of these FIFA 23 best young right wingers can play deeper or more central roles too depending on your formation.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	20	84	90
Phil Foden	Man City	22	84	90
Federico Chiesa	Juventus	24	84	87
Jadon Sancho	Manchester United	22	83	87
Rodrygo	Real Madrid	21	82	89
Pedro Goncalves	Sporting CP	24	82	87
Antony	Manchester United	22	81	87
Dejan Kulusevski	Tottenham Hotspur (Loan)	22	81	86
Marcus Edwards	Sporting CP	23	80	85
Nicolo Zaniolo	Galatasaray	22	80	84

Best young LWs

Just like on the right side, these FIFA 23 young left wingers can play all over the park.

Player	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Vinicius Jr	Real Madrid	21	86	92
Marcus Rashford	Manchester United	24	85	88
Rafael Leao	AC Milan	23	84	90
Cody Gakpo	Liverpool	23	83	88
Ferran Torres	Barcelona	22	82	88
Gabriel Martinelli	Arsenal	21	81	88
Khvicha Kvaratskelia	Napoli	21	81	90
Marcus Edwards	Sporting CP	23	80	85
Christian Pulisic	Chelsea	23	80	84
Nicolas Gonzalez	Fiorentina	24	80	83

Best young strikers

If you are looking for goal scorers that are just coming into their prime then these FIFA 23 young strikers are the ones for you.

Name	Team	Age	OVR	POT
Kylian Mbappe	PSG	23	91	95
Erling Haaland	Man City	21	89	94
Marcus Rashford	Manchester United	24	85	88
Lautaro Martinez	Inter	24	85	88
Dusan Vlahovic	Juventus	22	84	91
Victor Osimhen	Napoli	23	84	90
Joao Felix	Chelsea (Loan)	22	83	89
Darwin Nunez	Liverpool	23	82	89
Ferran Torres	Barcelona	22	82	88
Randal Kolo Muani	Eintracht Frankfurt	23	82	86