FIFA 22 Wonderkids: Best Young African Players to Sign in Career Mode

An African team is yet to surpass the World Cup quarter-finals, but could one of these FIFA 22 wonderkids lead their team to glory?

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Tim Ehm

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Published on: Oct 3, 2021 | Updated on: Aug 14, 2023

Contents

1 1. Abdallah Sima (73 OVR – 86 POT)
2 2. Mohammed Kudus (77 OVR – 86 POT)
3 3. Musa Juwara (67 OVR – 85 POT)
4 4. Amad Diallo (68 OVR – 85 POT)
5 5. Hannibal Mejbri (62 OVR – 84 POT)
6 6. Kamaldeen Sulemana (72 OVR – 84 POT)
7 7. Odilon Kossounou (73 OVR – 84 POT)
8 All the best young African wonderkids in FIFA 22

Africa has produced some fantastic players, with the likes of Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Yaya Toure all having won the CAF African Footballer of the Year award in recent years.

The World Cup record of African nations reaches as far as the quarter-finals, with Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010. In FIFA 22, however, one of these African wonderkids could help their nation surpass the final eight during a Career Mode run.

We begin by looking at the best prospects. Further down, you can find a table that lists all of the best African wonderkids in FIFA 22.

Choosing the best African wonderkids of FIFA 22

Every player on this list hails from an African nation, is 21-years-old or younger, and has a minimal potential rating of 80 POT.

The players throughout the article have been sorted by their POT rating, so the top picks might not be first-team ready for your club from the start of FIFA 22. However, knowing that the African wonderkids have a high potential rating, it’d be wise to give them plenty of minutes.

At the base of the page, you’ll find the full list of all of the best African wonderkids in FIFA 22.

1. Abdallah Sima (73 OVR – 86 POT)

Team: Stoke City
Age: 20
Wage: £27,000
Value: £6.5 million
Best Attributes: 89 Sprint Speed, 86 Acceleration, 86 Stamina

Abdallah Sima has a 73 overall rating with an 86 potential overall rating on FIFA 22. The right midfielder can also play as a striker with his 76 finishing and 76 heading accuracy.

The Senegalese right-mid has electric 89 sprint speed and 86 acceleration ratings that allow him to peel off of defenders, whilst his high attacking and defensive work rate mean that he’ll drop back when needed and help the team gain possession.

Sima scored 11 goals in 21 games for Slavia Prague last season, which led to a transfer to Brighton for £7.2 million. He’s currently on-loan at Stoke City, where he’ll hope to gain further experience and game time.

2. Mohammed Kudus (77 OVR – 86 POT)

Team: Ajax
Age: 20
Wage: £11,000
Value: £19.8 million
Best Attributes: 92 Balance, 90 Agility, 89 Acceleration

Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian central midfielder with a 77 overall rating and an 86 potential rating on FIFA 22.

Kudus’ movement is outstanding with 92 balance, 90 agility, 89 acceleration, and 87 sprint speed ratings. He’s also a threat with the ball at his feet, featuring 82 dribbling and 81 ball control.

Born in Accra, Kudus made his international debut for Ghana in 2019. He’s since played six games and scored two goals. The Ghanaian moved from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland to Ajax and tallied four goals and three assists in 17 games last season.

3. Musa Juwara (67 OVR – 85 POT)

Team: Crotone
Age: 19
Wage: £3,000
Value: £2.3 million
Best Attributes: 85 Sprint Speed, 82 Acceleration, 78 Dribbling

Musa Juwara has a 67 overall rating and an 85 potential rating. The Gambian’s 67 rating suggests that he is still a raw talent on FIFA 22.

Juwara’s 85 sprint speed and 82 acceleration ratings already give him great pace. His 78 dribbling is a great starting point for a player who may be better suited to playing as an attacking midfielder rather than a striker.

Musa Juwara is only 19-years-old and has played most of his football in the Italian youth leagues. In the 2019/20 season, the 19-year-old scored 11 goals in 16 games for Bologna Primavera.

His success saw him propelled into the senior team, where he scored one goal in seven games. He has since struggled to find minutes and is currently out on-loan with Crotone of the Italian second-tier. Musa Juwara made his international debut for Gambia in 2020 at the age of 18.

4. Amad Diallo (68 OVR – 85 POT)

Team: Manchester United
Age: 18
Wage: £10,000
Value: £2.7 million
Best Attributes: 84 Agility, 82 Acceleration, 82 Balance

Amad Diallo has a 68 rating on FIFA 22 with a potential overall rating of 85. His best attributes are his 84 agility, 82 acceleration, 82 balance, and 79 sprint speed.

Diallo’s 74 dribbling and 72 ball control are noteworthy for a player at such an early stage of his career, and offer a great platform to build upon.

Manchester United paid £19.17 million for the 18-year-old in the January 2021 transfer window. Since joining the club, he’s played eight times, with one goal and one assist to his name. United see Diallo as a project with mountains of potential.

5. Hannibal Mejbri (62 OVR – 84 POT)

Team: Manchester United
Age: 18
Wage: £5,000
Value: £1.1 million
Best Attributes: 76 Agility, 70 Aggression, 69 Acceleration

Hannibal Mejbri has a 62 overall rating in FIFA 22 with a potential overall rating of 84. The lowest-rated player on this list of African wonderkids, Hannibal’s only rating over 70 is his 76 agility. However, he has the Outside Foot Shot trait and the Flair trait on FIFA 22.

Having played for France’s under-16s and under-17s sides, Mejbri changed his footballing allegiance to Tunisia. The 18-year-old made his debut for the African nation in June 2021, and has since accumulated three caps – as of the time of writing.

The Tunisian international is yet to make his debut for Manchester United since making his £9 million move from Monaco’s youth team.

6. Kamaldeen Sulemana (72 OVR – 84 POT)

Team: Stade Rennais FC
Age: 19
Wage: £16,000
Value: £4.7 million
Best Attributes: 93 Sprint Speed, 92 Acceleration, 89 Agility

Kamaldeen Sulemana has a 72 overall rating, a potential rating of 84, and is a top-draw player on FIFA 22. He has 93 sprint speed, 92 acceleration, 89 agility, and 89 balance ratings.

The Ghanaian’s 78 jumping and 71 stamina are good foundations for a 19-year-old. With the ball at his feet, Sulemana has 75 dribbling, 73 ball control, and 71 composure allowing him to be effective on the attack.

Sulemana is another African player that found his way to Europe via Danish side FC Nordsjaelland. In his first season in France, he has scored three goals in his first eight games for Stade Rennais.

7. Odilon Kossounou (73 OVR – 84 POT)

Team: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Age: 20
Wage: £20,000
Value: £5.2 million
Best Attributes: 83 Sprint Speed, 80 Strength, 76 Stamina

Odilon Kossounou has a 73 overall rating on FIFA 22 with a potential rating of 84. Kossounou has great pace for a centre back with 83 sprint speed.

The Ivorian is defensively solid with 74 standing tackle, 72 sliding tackle, and 82 marking, with his 74 heading accuracy making him a threat in both boxes. His 80 strength and 76 stamina are also strong physical ratings for a 20-years-old.

Bayer Leverkusen paid £20.7 million for Kossounou’s services this summer. The Ivory Coast international has played every minute in the Bundesliga and has helped Leverkusen keep two clean sheets so far.

All the best young African wonderkids in FIFA 22

Below is the full list of all of the best African wonderkids to sign in FIFA 22 Career Mode.

Name	Overall	Potential	Age	Position	Team
Abdallah Sima	73	86	20	RM, ST	Stoke City
Mohammed Kudus	77	86	20	CAM, CM	Ajax
Musa Juwara	67	85	19	ST	Crotone
Amad Diallo	68	85	18	RM	Manchester United
Hannibal Mejbri	62	84	18	CAM, CM	Manchester United
Kamaldeen Sulemana	72	84	19	LW, ST	Stade Rennais FC
Odilon Kossounou	73	84	20	CB, RB	Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Hamed Junior Traorè	71	84	21	CAM, CM	Sassuolo
Djibril Fandje Touré	60	83	18	ST	Watford
David Datro Fofana	63	83	18	ST	Molde FK
Alhassan Yusuf	70	83	20	CDM, CM	Royal Antwerp FC
Yayah Kallon	65	82	20	RW, CF, CAM	Genoa
Moïse Sahi	68	82	19	ST, CAM	RC Strasbourg Alsace
Daouda Guindo	64	82	18	LB	FC Red Bull Salzburg
Pape Matar Sarr	70	82	18	CM, CDM	FC Metz
Hicham Boudaoui	75	82	21	CM, CDM	OGC Nice
Issa Kaboré	68	82	20	RB	ESTAC Troyes
Mohamed Camara	73	82	21	CDM, CM	FC Red Bull Salzburg
Sékou Koïta	73	82	21	ST	FC Red Bull Salzburg
Lassina Traoré	72	82	20	ST	Shakhtar Donetsk
Aliou Baldé	63	81	18	RW, LW	Feyenoord
Saïdou Sow	69	81	18	CB	AS Saint-Étienne
Kays Ruiz-Atil	66	81	18	CAM, CM	FC Barcelona
Maduka Okoye	71	81	21	GK	Sparta Rotterdam
Sinaly Diomandé	72	81	20	CB	Olympique Lyonnais
Youssouph Badji	67	81	19	ST	Stade Brestois 29
Wilfried Singo	66	81	20	RWB, RB, RM	Torino