13 May 2024 6 min read Football Manager

Best DM wonderkids (defensive midfielders) in FM24 💪

Ultimate list of defensive-midfielders wonderkids to sign in FM24 💪

Whether you're seeking promising young talents with sky-high potential or budget-friendly options, our comprehensive list of DM wonderkids in FM24 has you covered.

From rising stars with raw talent to seasoned prodigies ready to make an immediate impact, our selection showcases the best young defensive midfielders primed for success in FM24.

These wonderkids aren't just promising; they're destined to become the backbone of your squad, anchoring the midfield with their tactical astuteness and defensive prowess.

Don't let initial ratings deceive you; some of these Defensive Midfielders may not shine right away in FM 2024, but their growth potential is phenomenal. With the right guidance and development, they'll evolve into unstoppable forces in the midfield, leaving opponents in their wake.

In FM24, France is where you will find the best defensive midfielders, with a significant 10% hailing from the footballing hotbed of France.

Following closely behind is Spain, with 8% of FM24's best DM wonderkids coming from Spanish clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

6% of our list are Brazilian defensive midfielders, 6% English, 4% Italian and 4% German.

The best Defensive Midfielder wonderkids to sign Football Manager 2024

41. Mark Verkuijl

Age: 17
Club: Ajax
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: D (C), DM

40. Alexsander

Age: 17
Club: Fluminese
Nationality: Brazil
Position: D (L), DM, M (C)

49. Fidel Ambriz

Age: 20
Club: Leon
Nationality: Mexico
Position: DM, M (C)

48. Eduardo Felicissimo

Age: 16
Club: Sporting CP
Nationality: Portugal
Position: DM

47. Paul Okon

Age: 18
Club: Benfica
Nationality: Australia
Position: DM

46. Ethan Mbappé

Age: 16
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

Ethan Mbappé is one of the best defensive-midfielders wonderkids in FM24

45. Matheus Ferreira

Age: 17
Club: Vasco Da Gama
Nationality: Brazil
Position: DM, M (C)

44. Avery Appiah

Age: 17
Club: Ajax
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: DM, M (C)

43. MacKenzie Carse

Age: 19
Club: Celtic
Nationality: Scotland
Position: DM, M (C)

42. Abdramane Konate

Age: 17
Club: San Pedro
Nationality: Ivory Coast
Position: DM, M (C)

41. Luca Lipani

Age: 18
Club: Sassuolo
Nationality: Italy
Position: DM, M (C)

40. Jean-Baptiste Gorby

Age: 20
Club: Pacos de Ferreira
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

39. Noel Aseko Nkili

Age: 17
Club: Bayern Munich
Nationality: Germany
Position: DM, M (C)

Noel Aseko Nkili, Bayern Munich is one of the best defensive-midfielders wonderkids in FM24

38. Fode Sylla

Age: 17
Club: Lens
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

37. Bailey Rice

Age: 16
Club: Rangers
Nationality: Scotland
Position: DM

36. Dario Essugo

Age: 18
Club: Sporting CP
Nationality: Portugal
Position: DM, M (C)

35. Dinis Telehovschi

Age: 16
Club: Benfica
Nationality: Portugal
Position: DM, M (C)

34. Iker Munoz

Age: 20
Club: Osasuna
Nationality: Spain
Position: DM, M (C)

33. Maximo Perrone

Age: 20
Club: Las Palmas
Nationality: Argentina
Position: DM, M (C)

32. David Ozoh

Age: 18
Club: Crystal Palace
Nationality: England
Position: DM, M (C)

31. Noah Lahmadi

Age: 18
Club: Toulouse
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

30. Pau Prim

Age: 17
Club: Barcelona B
Nationality: Spain
Position: DM, M (C)

Pau Prim is one of the best defensive-midfielders wonderkids in FM24

29. William Clem

Age: 19
Club: Kobenhavn
Nationality: Denmark
Position: DM, M (C)

28. Cameron Humphreys

Age: 19
Club: Ipswich
Nationality: England
Position: DM, M (LC)

27. Diogo Abreu

Age: 20
Club: Sporting CP B
Nationality: Portugal
Position: DM, M (C)

26. Valentin Atangana Edoa

Age: 17
Club: Reims
Nationality: France
Position: DM

25. Mamady Diambou

Age: 20
Club: Red Bull Salzburg
Nationality: Guinea
Position: DM

24. Nikolas Sattlberger

Age: 19
Club: Rapid Vienna
Nationality: Austria
Position: DM, M (C)

23. Shea Charles

Age: 19
Club: Southampton
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Position: DM, M (C)

22. Benjamin Schamine

Age: 19
Club: Defensa y Justicia
Nationality: Argentina
Position: DM, M (C)

21. Ezequiel Fernandez

Age: 20
Club: Boca Juniors
Nationality: Argentina
Position: DM, M (C)

20. Vicente Pizarro

Age: 17
Club: Colo-Colo
Nationality: Chile
Position: DM, M (C)

19. Elio Rufener

Age: 16
Club: Young Boys
Nationality: Switzerland
Position: DM, M (C)

18. Alessandro Bianco

Age: 20
Club: Fiorentina
Nationality: Italy
Position: DM, M (C)

17. Adam Wharton

Age: 19
Club: Crystal Palace
Nationality: England
Position: DM, M (C)

Adam Wharton is one of the best defensive-midfielders wonderkids in FM24

16. Josen Escobar

Age: 18
Club: America de Cali
Nationality: Colombia
Position: DM, M (C)

15. Marco Kana

Age: 20
Club: KV Kortrijk
Nationality: Belgium
Position: D (C), DM, M (C)

14. Magassa Soungountou

Age: 19
Club: Monaco
Nationality: France
Position: D (C), DM

13. Marc Bernal

Age: 16
Club: Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
Position: DM, M (C)

12. Romeo Lavia

Age: 19
Club: Chelsea
Nationality: Belgium
Position: DM, M (C)

11. Liam Gibbs

Age: 20
Club: Norwich City
Nationality: England
Position: DM, M/AM (C)

10. Tyler Morton

Age: 20
Club: Hull City
Nationality: England
Position: DM, M (C)

9. Yunus Konak

Age: 17
Club: Brentford
Nationality: Turkey
Position: DM, M (C)

8. Lucas Gourna-Douath

Age: 19
Club: Red Bull Salzburg
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

7. Arthur Vermeeren

Age: 18
Club: Atletico Madrid
Nationality: Belgium
Position: DM, M (C)

6. Giacomo Faticanti

Age: 18
Club: Lecce
Nationality: Italy
Position: DM, M (C)

5. Aleksandar Pavlovic

Age: 19
Club: Bayern Munich
Nationality: Germany
Position: DM, M (C)

4. Gerard Yepes

Age: 20
Club: Sampdoria
Nationality: Spain
Position: DM, M (C)

3. Gabriel Moscardo

Age: 17
Club: Corinthians
Nationality: Brazil
Position: DM

2. Stefan Bajcetic

Age: 18
Club: Liverpool
Nationality: Spain
Position: D (C), DM, M (C)

1. Warren Zaire-Emery

Age: 17
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Nationality: France
Position: DM, M (C)

Warren Zaire-Emery is one of the best defensive-midfielders wonderkids in FM24

Warren Zaire-Emery is the best defensive midfielder in FM24, and is almost certain to become a world-class player in the game. Zaire-Emery can play anywhere in midfield, and excels in deep-lying playmaker roles either on 'defend duty' or in 'support', situated in the DM position. The PSG wonderkid can also play comfortably on his own as a defensive midfielder, or in a double-pivot.

That concludes our list of the best DM wonderkids, with the position being integral to most modern footballing systems and tactics. You will need to invest time and money in finding the right player to fit your style and tactic, but these wonderkids have the potential to go on and become real forces in FM24.

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