In Football Manager, signing prospects is a very efficient way of strengthening the team for the coming seasons. After all, it’s possible to nurture talents and prepare them to take over in positions that are most lacking.
We’ve put together the best young defensive midfielders on FM 24 in the list below. There are 30 players who have everything it takes to develop and do well.
To help you select the right player, we’ve provided important information such as current club, age, nationality and market value.
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Best young defensive midfielders in FM 24
- Lucas Gourna-Douath
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Joris Chotard
- Edoardo Bove
- Nicolò Rovella
- Kenneth Taylor
- Ryan Gravenberch
- André
- Roméo Lavia
- Nikolas Sattlberger
10) Lucas Gourna-Douath
- Club | RB Salzburg
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €60m
We open the list of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24 with Lucas Gourna-Douath. At just 19 years old, he’s the youngest player in this ranking – which means you’ll have plenty of time to develop him. The Frenchman excels in determination (16) and anticipation (14).
9) Eduardo Camavinga
- Club | Real Madrid
- Age | 20 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €113m
Eduardo Camavinga is also on our list of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24. The excellent French player, who has already become a starter for Real Madrid, has some very interesting attributes, such as work rate (18), physical strength (17) and teamwork (16).
8) Joris Chotard
- Club | Montpellier
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €51m
Joris Chotard is a defensive midfielder who plays for the team. No wonder the Frenchman has 16 points for both work rate and teamwork. A great option to sign for future seasons in Football Manager 2024.
7) Edoardo Bove
- Club | Roma
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Italy
- Value | €43m
Roma’s Edoardo Bove already possesses high attributes in numerous areas, such as determination (18), work rate (18), bravery (16) and physical fitness (15). Definitely one of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24.
6) Nicolò Rovella
- Club | Lazio
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Italy
- Value | €44m
Nicolò Rovella is deservedly on our list of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24. After all, the Lazio player is a good marker and an excellent passer, in other words, everything that players in this position need to perform well.
5) Kenneth Taylor
- Club | Ajax
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Netherlands
- Value | €183m
Kenneth Taylor is a name coveted by many teams in real life. Well, it’s no different on the FM. After all, his market value is extremely high. If you can afford to recruit him, you’ll have a defensive midfielder for several seasons. Taylor stands out for his determination (17), bravery (15), stamina (15) and free-kicks (15).
4) Ryan Gravenberch
- Club | Liverpool
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Netherlands
- Value | €69m
Ryan Gravenberch is definitely one of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24. The Dutchman hadn’t been getting many chances at Bayern Munich, but he seems to have found his form again at Liverpool. It’ll be hard to prise him away from the Reds straight away, as he’s only just arrived in the Queen’s Land. But you can wait a season to sign him.
3) André
- Club | Fluminense
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Brazil
- Value | €29m
Current Libertadores champion with Fluminense, André is arguably one of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24. The Brazilian is tough, has a great passer of the ball and scores very well. His most impressive attributes in the game are his positioning (15) and anticipation (14).
2) Roméo Lavia
- Club | Chelsea
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Belgium
- Value | €198m
Roméo Lavia is one of those players who can impress anyone. The Belgian is intelligent, plays the ball well and knows how to position himself very well. In Football Manager, his best attributes are determination (16) and teamwork (16).
1) Nikolas Sattlberger
- Club | Rapid Vienna
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Austria
- Value | €33m
We finalise the list of the best young defensive midfielders in FM 24 with Nikolas Sattlberger. The Austrian player is tall (1.89m) and has an excellent aerial game, meaning he’ll help you clear opposition moves and score from corners, free-kicks and balls into the box.
More – Best young defensive midfielders in Football Manager 2024
- 11) Sivert Mannsverk (Ajax) – 21 years
- 12) Nico (Porto) – 21 years
- 13) Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) – 21 years
- 14) Amadou Onana (Everton) – 21 years
- 15) Alex Scott (Bournemouth) – 19 years
- 17) Hugo Larsson (E. Frankfurt) – 19 years
- 18) Giacomo Faticanti (Lecce) – 17 years
- 19) Silvano Vos (Ajax) – 17 years
- 20) Sammy Braybrooke (Leicester) – 18 years
- 21) Adam Wharton (Blackburn) – 19 years
- 22) Stefan Bajcetic (Liverpool) – 18 years
- 23) Tygo Land (PSV) – 16 years
- 24) Luca Lipani (Sassuolo) – 18 years
- 25) Kobbie Mainoo (Man. United) – 18 years
- 26) Arthur Vermeeren (R. Antwerp) – 17 years
- 27) Victor Eletu (Milan) – 18 years
- 28) Carlos Baleba (Brighton) – 19 years
- 29) Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG) – 17 years
- 30) Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) – 17 years
Now you know the best young defensive midfielders in FM 2024 to sign and develop! Choose your favourite and good luck 👊
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