Being a Goalkeeper is arguably one of the most important positions on the pitch, both in real life and in EA Sports FC 24. A good goalkeeper allows his teammates to focus on their offense without having to worry about shipping too many goals at the back. It’s for this reason that finding the best young Career Mode wonderkid goalkeepers is so important in EA Sports FC 24 career mode. For this reason, the OutsiderGaming (OG) editorial team has put together a guide to this position in the latest soccer sim video game release: EA Sports FC 2024!
Choosing EA FC24 Career Mode’s wonderkids best young goalkeepers (GK)
This page looks at the best young up-and-coming wonderkids in this position, with goalkeepers like Bart Verbruggen, Guillaume Restes and Maarten Vandevoordt being among the top picks in EA FC24.
Players who made the list of the wonderkids best young goalkeepers are 21-years-old or below.
At the bottom of the article, you can see the full list of all the Wonderkids best GK in EA FC24. Also, don’t forget to read more about EA FC 24 on OutsiderGaming today.
1. Guillaume Restes (72 OVR, 87 POT)
Team: Toulouse
Age: 18
Wage: £1,000 p/w
Value: £5 million
Best Attributes: 72 GK Reflexes, 69 GK Positioning, 70 GK diving
The first wonderkid goalkeeper on our list is Toulouse very own Guillaume Restes with a rating of 72 overall. With an impressive 87 potential, there is plenty of room for progression for this 18-year-old.
The French born player has some decent stats for a player early in his development with 58 Jumping, 70 GK diving and 72 GK reflexes helping in a multitude of situations.
Beginning his career in his homeland with Toulouse academy, Restes was soon picked up by Toulouse senior team in 2021 and made his professional debut for Toulouse on the 13 August 2023, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–1 away Ligue 1 win to Nantes
Last season Restes made 48 appearances across all competitions for French side Toulouse and kept 11 clean sheets and he could be a great value option for your team at a value of £5 million.
2. Bart Verbruggen (75 OVR, 85 POT)
Team: Brighton
Age: 21
Wage: £30,000 p/w
Value: £10 million
Best Attributes: 80 GK Reflexes, 73 GK Kicking, 77 GK diving
Bart Verbruggen is in the early stages of his career but he’s got loads of potential with an 85 rating. His ratings of 75 overall and 85 potential ranks him on our list of wonderkids goalkeepers in career mode.
The 21-year-old has some fairly good attributes at an early stage in his career. His 77 diving skills will help him deflect dangerous shots, while his 80 reflexes and 75 reactions will enable him to take quick decisive action.
The talented Netherland born stopper currently plays for English side Brighton and has worked his way up through the Belgium league (Anderlecht).
Last season Verbruggen made 48 appearances across all competitions for Brighton and kept 12 clean sheets. So far internationally, the talented young stopper received his first official call-up to the Dutch senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against France.
3. Maarten Vandevoordt (75 OVR, 85 POT)
Team: Genk
Age: 21
Wage: £9,000 p/w
Value: £11 million
Best Attributes: 76 GK Reflexes, 73 GK Kicking, 77 GK diving
Maarten Vandevoordt is a bit further on in his development and this is shown in his stats. His 75 overall is great to begin with but the fact that he can improve to 85 potential makes him a great option to add to your squad.
The Genk man is a quality keeper with some great stats which include his 77 diving and 76 reflexes, making him a reliable option behind your net.
His 74 handling means he is calm under pressure and will claim the ball with confidence from dangerous set pieces and crosses.
The 21-year-old Belgian currently plays for Belgium side Genk and became the youngest goalkeeper in UEFA Champions League history, playing 90 minutes in a 4–0 loss to Napoli. Last season Vandevoordt made 45 appearances across all competitions for Genk and kept 10 clean sheets.
4. André Gomes (63 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: Benfica B
Age: 18
Wage: £500 p/w
Value: £1.4 million
Best Attributes: 66 GK Reflexes, 61 GK Kicking, 62 GK diving
André Gomes has a long way to go to be a world-class keeper. Despite his 63 overall rating, he may be a goal keeping legend in the future with 83 potential at a tender age.
The 18-year-old needs some time to grow but he’s got some decent attributes that befits his age. His 62 diving and his 66 reflexes are a great baseline to work with. With time and playing opportunity, his rating will improve drastically.
The Portuguese born began his career with the Académica de Futebol in Ponte de Lima, before moving to Benfica affiliate CFT in Braga.
Last season he made 30 league appearances for Benfica B and kept nine clean sheets conceding 35. On the international stage, Gomes has made one appearance for the Portugal youth team. With more playing experience I believe Gomes will definitely reach his 84 potential rating.
5. Dennis Seimen (61 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: VfB Stuttgart
Age: 17
Wage: £500 p/w
Value: £925k
Best Attributes: 62 GK Reflexes, 61 GK Kicking, 63 GK diving
Dennis Seimen, currently playing in Bundesliga’s side VfB Stuttgart, has a rating of 61 overall but his 84 potential is what makes him an attractive choice and a real bargain for anyone looking to add a wonderkid goalkeeper to their squad in career mode.
The German’s attributes are good enough for a potential wonderkid goalkeeper. A mid 62 reflexes will help him to react quickly to shots on goal and his 63 diving will help him to get down to shots quickly.
His 61 kicking could use some improvement as distribution is an important role in that position but with time and playing experience that will definitely improve.
The 17-year-old has played for Stuttgart in the youth level, under-17 and under-19 level and also for the Stuttgart senior team (where he’s currently signed). Last season, Seimen battled to be the No.1 at Stuttgart making 16 appearances and keeping 4 clean sheets during that time.
6. James Trafford (71 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: Burnley
Age: 21
Wage: £14,000 p/w
Value: £4 million
Best Attributes: 73 GK Reflexes, 69 GK Kicking, 70 GK diving
James Trafford looks to be a solid goalkeeper with his decent 71 overall and a potential to reach 84 rating. He looks to be a good investment for any side looking to sign a wonderkid goalkeeper to their squad.
The 21-year-old’s ratings are reasonable given his 73 reflexes and 70 diving. He also has 70 positioning allows him to be in the right place at the right time when it comes to stopping dangerous shots.
On 3 July 2023, it was announced that a £15 million transfer fee had been agreed between Man City and Burnley for James Trafford making him the third most expensive goalkeeper in British history.
Trafford is known for his ability to get clean sheets, breaking multiple records with Bolton Wanderers and winning the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship without conceding a goal.
7. Elia Caprile (72 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: Empoli
Age: 21
Wage: £15,000 p/w
Value: £5 million
Best Attributes: 73 GK Reflexes, 72 GK Kicking, 70 GK diving
Easily the best young goalkeeper to sign in EA Sports FC24 career mode, Elia Caprile also ranks as the best cheap GK going for £5 million and has a massive 84 potential rating.
Standing 6’3’’ with 70 diving, 66 reactions, 72 handling, and 73 reflexes, Caprile makes for a decent backup or rotation goalie in the first season of career mode. That said, if you can afford to trust him for a whole season, you’ll quicken the Italian’s rating and get to that 84 potential real soon.
Caprile is already playing first-team football for Serie A side Empoli on a 5 year deal. Last season, Seimen battled to be the No.1 at Empoli making 18 appearances and keeping 7 clean sheets during that time.
All of the wonderkid best young goalkeepers on EA Sports FC 24
Keep scrolling to see our list of all of the outright wonderkid young GK ranked by their potential rating in EA FC24 Career Mode.
| Name | Position | Overall | Potential | Age | Team | Wage (p/w) | Value |
| Guillaume Restes | GK | 72 | 87 | 18 | Toulouse | £1,000 | £5 million |
| Bart Verbruggen | GK | 75 | 85 | 21 | Brighton | £30,000 | £10 million |
| Maarten Vandevoordt | GK | 75 | 85 | 21 | Genk | £8,000 | £11 million |
| André Gomes | GK | 63 | 84 | 18 | Benfica B | £500 | £1.4 million |
| Dennis Seimen | GK | 61 | 84 | 17 | VfB Stuttgart | £500 | £925k |
| James Trafford | GK | 71 | 84 | 21 | Burnley | £14,000 | £4 million |
| Elia Caprile | GK | 72 | 84 | 21 | Empoli | £15,000 | £5 million |
| L. Chevalier | GK | 78 | 84 | 21 | Lille | £17,000 | £18 million |
| S. Desplanches | GK | 68 | 84 | 20 | Palermo | £1,000 | £2 million |
| G. Bazunu | GK | 71 | 84 | 21 | Southampton | £13,000 | £4 million |
| J. Urbig | GK | 68 | 82 | 19 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | £3,000 | £2 million |
| G. Swiderski | GK | 59 | 81 | 17 | Bordeaux | £500 | £900k |
| A. Bedfian | GK | 62 | 81 | 18 | Bordeaux | £500 | £900k |
| A. Bobek | GK | 65 | 81 | 19 | ŁKS Łódź | £500 | £1.6 million |
| Diego Callai | GK | 65 | 81 | 18 | Sporting CP | £500 | £1.6 million |
| K. Peersman | GK | 61 | 81 | 19 | PSV | £900 | £825k |
| Samuel Soares | GK | 67 | 81 | 21 | Benfica | £2,000 | £2 million |
If you are on the lookout for wonderkid young goalkeepers to sign to your team, then look no further than the table above.
