Looking for the best wonderkid wingers in FM26? Below are the top young right wingers and left wingers in Football Manager 26 sorted by their potential. These players represent the elite tier of emerging wingers in Football Manager 2026, many of whom are already making their mark on the biggest stages. As most of these players will be virtually impossible to purchase at the start of a save game, below this list is a table of the more affordable left and right winger wonderkids in FM26.
Lamine Yamal
Age: 17
Nationality: Spain
Club: Barcelona
Estimated Cost: £223m
It’s no surprise he is number one. Already a regular for both Barcelona and Spain, Yamal is FM26’s ultimate wonderkid winger. It would take something special to prize him away from Barcelona.
Ethan Nwaneri
Age: 18
Nationality: England
Club: Arsenal
Estimated Cost: £88m
Also featured among FM26’s best central midfield wonderkids, Nwaneri continues to rise through Arsenal’s ranks and has already featured for the senior side in the last few seasons.
Endrick
Age: 18
Nationality: Brazil
Club: Real Madrid
Estimated Cost: £96m
The Brazilian prodigy joined Real Madrid in 2024 and has already scored goals in La Liga and the Champions League, although there is still plenty more to come.
Franco Mastantuono
Age: 17
Nationality: Argentina
Club: Real Madrid
Estimated Cost: £96m
One of the most exciting Argentine talents of his generation, Mastantuono’s blend of creativity and composure saw him make his senior debut for River Plate before earning a high-profile move to Madrid, where he has featured heavily for Xabi Alonso’s team in 2025/26 so far.
Nico Paz
Age: 20
Nationality: Argentina
Club: Como
Estimated Cost: £87m
Also included in the FM26 central midfield wonderkids list, Paz has transitioned into a more attacking role at Como, where his technical ability and creativity make him a key influence in the final third.
Désiré Doué
Age: 19
Nationality: France
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Estimated Cost: £140m
Two Champions League final goals before the age of 20 is all you need to know about this household name. Doué’s mix of athleticism, dribbling, and intelligence makes him one of France’s most complete young wide players, and a prized asset for PSG.
Estêvão
Age: 17
Nationality: Brazil
Club: Chelsea
Estimated Cost: £91m
Recently joining Chelsea, Estêvão is already considered one of Brazil’s brightest young stars. His pace, technique, and flair have drawn comparisons to Neymar.
Kenan Yildiz
Age: 19
Nationality: Turkey
Club: Juventus
Estimated Cost: £191m
Now a regular for both Juventus and the Turkish national team, Yildiz combines technical skill with directness and intelligence in the final third.
Geovany Quenda
Age: 17
Nationality: Portugal
Club: Sporting CP
Estimated Cost: £64m
A rising name in Portuguese football, Quenda is a gifted dribbler with the acceleration and creativity that make him one of FM26’s standout teenage wingers.
Julien Duranville
Age: 18
Nationality: Belgium
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Estimated Cost: £56m
The Belgian speedster continues to develop at Dortmund, where his acceleration, agility, and flair make him a constant threat in transition.
Wonderkid Wingers in FM26 For Under £5m
If you’re just starting out and don’t have the £300m (or more) needed to sign a player like Lamine Yamal, the following list contains some more affordable winger wonderkids in FM26. The estimated cost of these players may vary depending on your save but these represent the best value wingers at the start of the FM26 cycle.
| Name | Club | Age | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrej Subotic | – | 18 | £0 |
| Hagumu Nakagawa | Ryutsu Keizai Univ. | 19 | £0 |
| Gassimou Sylla | RSC Anderlecht | 16 | £1m |
| Tian Nai Koren | Club Brugge | 15 | £1m |
| Amara Diouf | Génération Foot | 16 | £1m |
| Sémou Sané | Casa Sports | 17 | £1m |
| Nafairon Landvreugd | Ajax | 16 | £1m |
| Mfundo Vilakazi | Kaizer Chiefs | 19 | £2m |
| Kylian Kouakou | Valenciennes | 17 | £2m |
| Langelihle Phili | Stellenbosch FC | 19 | £2m |
| Harvey Higgins | Blackburn | 15 | £2m |
| Juan Carlos Pontones | U. Murcia | 20 | £2m |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates | 20 | £3m |
| Afonso Vieira | VTSC | 17 | £4m |
| Toni Fernández | Barcelona | 16 | £4m |
| Maciej Kuziemka | Wisla Kraków | 18 | £4m |
| Toño Bescós | Zaragoza | 16 | £4m |
If you’re after more of the best wonderkids in FM26 then check out our full overview. We also have dedicated guides on the best striker wonderkids and the best central midfield wonderkids in FM26 that are available.
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