13 May 2024 6 min read Football Manager

Ultimate list of left-back wonderkids to sign in FM24 💪

Finding a good left-back has become increasingly difficult over the years, not just in Football Manager, but across the footballing world.

FM24 is full of great young left-backs if you know where to look, but they will come at a premium.

Your best strategy is to recruit multiple young wonderkid left-backs who can find their feet at your club, or out on loan, to develop them into first-team regulars.

With that in mind, we've compiled the best LB wonderkids in Football Manager 2024. These young left-backs, in the right environments, have the potential to develop into world-class players.

Where to find the best young left-backs in Football Manager?

A notable trend in FM24 is the emergence of England as a hotbed for young left-back talent, with several promising youngsters plying their trade in the English footballing system.

Clubs like Chelsea, Southampton, and Liverpool are nurturing the next generation of defensive stalwarts, showcasing the depth of talent within the country.

Meanwhile, traditional footballing nations like Spain and the Netherlands continue to produce top-tier left-backs, with clubs like Ajax, Barcelona, and Levante fostering the development of young talents. These nations have long been revered for their technical prowess and tactical acumen, traits that are evident in the rising stars gracing their ranks.

South America also remains a fertile ground for left-back talent, with clubs like Fluminese and Palmeiras unearthing gems from the "wonderkid factories" of Brazil and Argentina. These young prodigies bring flair and creativity to the position, adding an extra dimension to their teams' attacking play.

41. Emmanuel Michael

Age: 17
Club: Simoiben
Nationality: Nigeria
Position: D (L)

40. Harvey Vale

Age: 19
Club: Bristol Rovers
Nationality: England
Position: D/WB (L), AM (RL)

Harvey Vale plays for Bristol Rovers on loan from Chelsea in FM24

39. Esquerdinha

Age: 17
Club: Fluminese
Nationality: Brazil
Position: D/WB (L)

38. Lucas Jetten

Age: 16
Club: Ajax
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

37. Ishe Samuels-Smith

Age: 17
Club: Chelsea
Nationality: England
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

36. Jayden Meghoma

Age: 17
Club: Southampton
Nationality: England
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

35. Tiago Parente

Age: 17
Club: Benfica
Nationality: Portugal
Position: D/WB (L)

34. Adam Aznou

Age: 17
Club: Bayern Munich II
Nationality: Spain
Position: D/WB (L)

33. Christian McFarlane

Age: 16
Club: New York City FC
Nationality: United States
Position: D/WB (L)

32. Tom Rothe

Age: 18
Club: Kiel
Nationality: Germany
Position: D/WB (L)

Tom Rothe is one of the best left-back wonderkids in FM24

31. Harvey Araujo

Age: 18
Club: Fulham
Nationality: England
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

30. Nathaniel Brown

Age: 20
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Nationality: Germany
Position: D/WB (L)

29. Tomas Galvez

Age: 18
Club: Manchester City
Nationality: Finland
Position: D/WB (L)

28. Andrei Borza

Age: 17
Club: Rapid
Nationality: Romania
Position: D/WB (L)

27. Alex Valle

Age: 19
Club: Levante
Nationality: Spain
Position: D/WB/M (L)

26. Adrian Corral

Age: 20
Club: R. Santander B
Nationality: Spain
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

25. Rainey Breinburg

Age: 17
Club: Feyenoord
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: D/WB (L)

24. Luke Chambers

Age: 19
Club: Liverpool
Nationality: England
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

23. Juan Larios

Age: 19
Club: Southampton
Nationality: Spain
Position: D/WB (L)

22. Prince Aning

Age: 19
Club: Borussia Dortmund II
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: D/WB (L)

Prince Aning of Borussia Dortmund - best left-back wonderkids in FM24

21. John Tolkin

Age: 20
Club: New York Red Bulls
Nationality: United States
Position: D/WB (L)

20. El Hadji Malick Diouf

Age: 18
Club: Slavia Prague
Nationality: Senegal
Position: D (LC)

19. Kazimcan Karatas

Age: 20
Club: Galatasaray
Nationality: Turkey
Position: D/WB (L)

18. Franco Carboni

Age: 20
Club: Brianza
Nationality: Argentina
Position: D/WB/M/AM (L)

17. Matteo Ruggeri

Age: 20
Club: Atalanta
Nationality: Italy
Position: D/WB (L)

Matteo Ruggeri - best left-back wonderkids in FM24

16. Jayden Meghoma

Age: 17
Club: Southampton
Nationality: England
Position: D (L), WB (L)

15. Victor Kristiansen

Age: 20
Club: Bologna
Nationality: Denmark
Position: D/WB (L)

14. Patryck Lanza

Age: 20
Club: Sao Paulo
Nationality: Brazil
Position: D/WB (L)

13. Amar Dedic

Age: 20
Club: Red Bull Salzburg
Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Position: D (RL)

12. Daouda Guindo

Age: 20
Club: Red Bull Salzburg
Nationality: Mali
Position: D (LC)

11. Jesus Vazquez

Age: 20
Club: Valencia
Nationality: Spain
Position: D/WB/M (L)

10. Harry Amass

Age: 16
Club: Manchester United
Nationality: England
Position: D/WB (L)

9. Ayoub Amraoui

Age: 19
Club: Nice
Nationality: Morocco
Position: D/WB (L)

8. Luca Netz

Age: 20
Club: Borussia Monchengladbach
Nationality: Germany
Position: D/WB (L)

Luca Netz of Borussia Monchengladbach FM24

7. Vanderlan

Age: 20
Club: Palmeiras
Nationality: Brazil
Position: D (LC), WB (L)

6. Destiny Udogie

Age: 20
Club: Tottenham Hotspur
Nationality: Italy
Position: D/WB (L)

5. Milos Kerkez

Age: 19
Club: Bournemouth
Nationality: Hungary
Position: D/WB/M (L)

4. Patrick Dorgu

Age: 18
Club: Lecce
Nationality: Denmark
Position: D/WB/M (L)

3. Lewis Hall

Age: 18
Club: Newcastle United
Nationality: England
Position: D (LC), WB (L), DM, M/AM (C)

2. Alejandro Balde

Age: 19
Club: Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
Position: D/WB/M/AM (L)

1. Eduardo Camavinga

Age: 20
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: France
Position: D (L), DM, M (C)

These are all of the best wonderkids to sign in FM24 for your next save, with most of this list being available early in the game. With left-backs increasingly becoming more and more in demand in the game, you will do well to sign one of these youngsters to future-proof your tactic with a world-class left-back.

All these left-backs will have varying attributes, strengths, and weaknesses, so it's worth adding these young players to your shortlist and scouting them from the first minute of your new FM24 save.

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