Screenshot of Football Manager 2027
Screenshot of Football Manager 2027
Football Manager 2027 is almost here, with the new game set to arrive on November 10th, and players are already looking at which young talents could help them be a success in the latest edition of the popular game.
For those taking charge of Liverpool, there is plenty of exciting potential to work with, particularly when it comes to the club’s next generation of stars.
But what exactly makes a player a wonderkid?
In Football Manager, wonderkids are generally classed as players with a potential ability rating of at least 150, and for FM27, they are no older than 20 on July 13, 2026.
They are players who could develop into some of the best in the world with the right training and game time.
According to FMScout, Liverpool have thirteen players worth keeping an eye on, a signifcant +7 increase from Football Manager 2026.
Stam, who created FMScout in 20024, explained the system he uses to detail a player’s potential:
“This is my personal recommendation system for your convenience. It’s my own assessment of the potential development of the young players listed below.”
“For fairness, my rating reflects the player’s average PA in case of range or the max PA in case it’s fixed.”
“I’m using a 1-100 scale based on English divisions.”
The system:
81 + all-time elite player
78-80 great player for Premier League
75-77 solid backup for Premier League
72-74 top player for Championship
One of the names is Lucca Brughmans, a young Belgian goalkeeper who joined Liverpool from Genk in 2026.
He has since returned to his former club on loan for the 2026/27 season to continue his development.
Brughman’s potential is 81 = all-time elite player.
Another exciting defensive prospect is Giovanni Leoni.
The Italian centre-back arrived from Parma but suffered a serious ACL injury on his Liverpool debut, meaning supporters will have to wait a little longer to see what he can offer.
Leoni’s potential is 83 = all-time elite player.
Liverpool also have plenty of young defensive talent in Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.
Ndiaye joined from Senegalese side Amitie FC, while Ndukwe arrived from Austria Wien.
The latter has since moved to Levante on loan to gain valuable experience.
Talla Ndiaye’s potential is 80 = great player for a Premier League side.
Ndukwe’s potential is also 80.
Dara Jikiemi is another defender highlighted as a potential future worldbeater.
The youngster is still finding his feet at the club after joining from Celtic in the summer but has already made an appearance for Liverpool’s U18s.
Jikiemi’s potential is 79 = great player for a Premier League side.
As we move into the midfield department, Trey Nyoni has been picked.
The young player has developed into a prominent feature of the Andoni Iraola era and recently scored his first ever goal for the senior side in the Champions League.
Nyoni’s potential is listed as 83 = all-time elite player.
Moving further forward, Rio Ngumoha is arguably the most exciting name on this list.
The winger has already made history as Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer and has shown that he is capable of making an impact at senior level.
Ngumoha’s potential is the highest out of any Liverpool player mentioned with 92.
Josh Sonni-Lambie is another attacking prospect who has impressed in the academy, scoring regularly as he continues his development through the youth ranks.
Sonni-Lambie’s potential is 82.
The winger department is made up of Joshua Abe (potential 85), Kieran Morrison (82) and Erik Farkas (79).
Meanwhile, Lewis Koumas has gained valuable experience through loan spells at Stoke City and Birmingham City and is now making his biggest impression yet on the first-team under Andoni Iraola, while Jayden Danns has already enjoyed opportunities with Liverpool’s senior side.
Koumas’ potential is 79 = great player for a Premier League side.
Danns concludes the list with a potential of 88 = all-time elite player.
There is certainly no shortage of young talent at Anfield, and Football Manager 2027 players will have plenty of options when it comes to developing the club’s next generation of stars.
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