Lennart Karl, Arda Guler, To Kenan Yildiz: Nine Wonderkids To Watch Out For In FIFA 2026

These nine wonderkids arrive with potential. They may leave with a place in football history.

Germany's Lennart Karl

Lennart Karl: Youngest player to score in 3 consecutive UCL matches, Bundesliga Goal of the Month winner

Argentina’s Nico Paz

Nico Paz: Scored on UCL debut for Real Madrid, Senior Argentina call-up after European rise

England’s Nico O’Reilly

Nico O’Reilly: Emerging through Manchester City’s elite system, one of England’s most complete young midfielders

France’s Désiré Doué

Désiré Doué is France’s next explosive attacker, to feature heavily in next-gen attack

Spain's Pau Cubarsi

Spain’s Pau Cubarsi: Barcelona first-team breakthrough, UCL knockout-stage appearances as a teenager, Senior Spain debut before 18

Yan Diomandé of the Ivory Coast

Yan Diomandé of the Ivory Coast: Rapid rise through RB Leipzig system, Bundesliga breakthrough performances, Senior Ivory Coast call-up before 19

Arda Guler of Turkey

Arda Guler of Turkey: Teenage breakthrough at Fenerbahçe, Major transfer to Real Madrid, Record-breaking EURO 2024 campaign

France’s Warren Zaïre-Emery

France’s Warren Zaïre-Emery: Youngest-ever PSG starter, Champions League breakthrough as teenager, France debut and goal in the same match

Turkiye’s Kenan Yildiz

Turkiye’s Kenan Yildiz: One of Türkiye’s biggest attacking prospects, already producing at Juventus level