Looking for the best women’s wonderkids in FM26? Below is a list of the top young talents in the women’s game in FM26. After this main list, you’ll find a group of talented young players available for an estimated cost of £500,000 or less, perfect for managers building squads on a budget.
Olivia Smith
Age: 20
Club: Arsenal
Estimated Cost: £3m
Smith is already one of FM26’s most explosive attacking talents. Her pace, flair and technical quality make her a standout wide or central threat and she has the ceiling to develop into one of the world’s best forwards.
Alyssa Thompson
Age: 20
Club: Chelsea
Estimated Cost: £3m
Thompson’s acceleration and agility make her incredibly dangerous one-on-one. She is one of the most exciting young wingers in FM26 and grows rapidly into a world-class attacker.
Salma Paralluelo
Age: 21
Club: Barcelona
Estimated Cost: £3m
Paralluelo is already a star. Her blend of physical power, pace and finishing makes her one of the hardest players in the game to sign and one of the most dominant forwards available.
Melchie Dumornay
Age: 21
Club: OL Lyon
Estimated Cost: £3m
Dumornay brings elite dribbling, intelligence and end product. She can play across multiple attacking roles and becomes a complete offensive midfielder with world-class attributes.
Jaedyn Shaw
Age: 20
Club: Gotham FC
Estimated Cost: £4m
Shaw is a creative midfielder with top-tier vision and composure. She thrives in possession-based systems and develops into a leading playmaker.
Kennedy Fuller
Age: 18
Club: Angel City FC
Estimated Cost: £5m
Fuller is one of the most promising young midfielders in FM26. Her technique and balance are exceptional for her age and she becomes a central pillar in any long-term save.
Trinity Armstrong
Age: 17
Club: San Diego Wave
Estimated Cost: £6m
Armstrong is one of the most physically impressive teenage defenders in the game. Her athleticism and aerial presence make her a standout centre-back prospect.
Esmee Brugts
Age: 21
Club: Barcelona
Estimated Cost: £3m
Brugts offers rare versatility as both a full-back and advanced midfielder. Her tactical intelligence and technical quality make her ideal for progressive tactical systems.
Savy King
Age: 20
Club: Angel City FC
Estimated Cost: £3m
King is an excellent defensive prospect with composure and strong physical attributes. She develops into a reliable and well-rounded defender.
Laurina Fazer
Age: 21
Club: San Diego Wave
Estimated Cost: £3m
Fazer is a smooth, creative central midfielder suited to teams that dominate possession. She has all the tools to become an elite playmaker.
Gisele Thompson
Age: 19
Club: Angel City FC
Estimated Cost: £4m
A modern attacking full-back with elite speed. Thompson becomes one of the best wide defenders in FM26 thanks to her energy and crossing ability.
Wieke Kaptein
Age: 19
Club: Chelsea
Estimated Cost: £3m
Kaptein is a well-rounded central midfielder with excellent tactical awareness. She grows into a dependable starter capable of controlling games.
Linda Caicedo
Age: 20
Club: Real Madrid
Estimated Cost: £2m
Caicedo is one of the most exciting young wingers in football. Her dribbling and acceleration make her a constant threat and she is surprisingly affordable given her ability.
Women’s Wonderkids in FM26 Under £500,000
Below is a list of the best affordable women’s wonderkids aged 21 or under with an estimated cost of £500,000 or less. These players are excellent for long-term development and ideal for clubs with tighter budgets.
| Player | Age | Club | Position | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiera Meyers | 18 | Brisbane Roar | M R | £3,000 |
| Indiana Dos Santos | 17 | Sydney FC | AM RC | £5,000 |
| Lara Gooch | 19 | Adelaide United | AM RL | £4,000 |
| Silvana González | 18 | Atlético San Luis | AM L | £22,000 |
| Signe Gaupset | 20 | SK Brann | DM, AM C | £61,000 |
| Karna Sødahl | 16 | Rosenborg | AM RLC | £97,000 |
| Lola Brown | 17 | Crystal Palace | AM RL | £100,000 |
| Isabella Damm | 17 | Brøndby IF | GK | £103,000 |
| Marie Moen Preus | 16 | Vålerenga | AM RC, F C | £27,000 |
| Filippa Andersson Widén | 16 | Kristianstads DFF | DM, AM LC | £247,000 |
| Maša Tomašević | 17 | Blu-neri Milano | AM RLC | £150,000 |
| Giulia Galli | 17 | AS Roma | AM L | £367,000 |
| Delice Boboy | 18 | RB Leipzig | AM L, ST | £100,000 |
| Alice Soto | 19 | Monterrey | AM RL | £154,000 |
| Miyu Matsunaga | 19 | Tokyo Verdy Beleza | AM RLC | £385,000 |