Best DM wonderkids (defensive midfielders) 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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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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