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

Contents

1 1. Dejan Kulusevski (81 OVR – 89 POT)
2 2. Alexander Isak (82 OVR – 86 POT)
3 3. Paulos Abraham (65 OVR – 82 POT)
4 4. Jens-Lys Cajuste (72 OVR – 82 POT)
5 5. Anthony Elanga (65 OVR – 80 POT)
6 6. Rami Hajal (64 OVR – 78 POT)
7 All of the best young Swedish wonderkids on FIFA 22 Career Mode

It’s been 63 years since Sweden hosted the World Cup, and therefore, 63 years since their best performance at an international tournament as they finished runners-up to a Pele-inspired Brazil side.

They’ve also reached the knockout stages of the last two international tournaments – but can the next crop of Swedish starlets go one better and win it all? A current world ranking of 18th suggests that this remains a talented squad and the next generation of Swedish stars could compete with Europe’s elite national teams.

Here, we’re looking at those deemed to be Swedish wonderkids in FIFA 22, according to their potential ratings.

Choosing FIFA 22 Career Mode’s best Swedish wonderkids

The future stars featured in this list, which includes Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski, and Paulos Abraham, are aiming to achieve national and global icon status like their fellow Swedes Henrik Larsson, Freddie Ljungberg, and Zlatan Ibrahimović.

The wonderkids chosen here possess the highest rated potential in FIFA 22 of all Swedish footballers under the age of 21.

1. Dejan Kulusevski (81 OVR – 89 POT)

Team: Juventus
Age: 21
Wage: £62,000 p/w
Value: £49.9 million
Best Attributes: 87 Ball Control, 85 Dribbling, 85 Stamina

As one of Sweden’s star players, Juventus’ Dejan Kulusevski looks set to be the next name in a long line of national footballing legends with an already-superb 81 overall, increasing to a phenomenal 89 potential in FIFA 22 Career Mode.

A classy technician, Kulusevski likes shifting the ball on to his left foot from the right-wing and carving defences apart with 85 dribbling and four-star skill moves and weak foot. It’s imperative that defences close down Kulusevski as his 83 long shots and 80 crossing outline how he can capably score and create clear-cut chances from distance.

Although he started his prestigious career at Atalanta, it was a loan move to Parma in 2019/20 that saw him dominate in Serie A and coax Juventus into offering the winger a dream midseason move. They splashed £31.5 million on him and loaned him back to Parma for the remainder of the season.

Seven goals and a further seven assists in 47 games in all competitions last year represents a fantastic debut season for Kulusevski in Turin. He will be aiming to become one of the best players in world football in the coming years.

2. Alexander Isak (82 OVR – 86 POT)

Team: Real Sociedad
Age: 21
Wage: £32,000 p/w
Value: £38.7 million
Best Attributes: 86 Attacking Positioning, 85 Sprint Speed, 84 Shot Power

Starting FIFA 22 with an 82 overall rating, you can expect former Borussia Dortmund standout Alexander Isak to start up top for Europe’s biggest teams once his lofty 86 potential is achieved.

You probably wouldn’t predict Isak to play as a nippy complete forward, given his wiry 6’4” frame. However, 85 sprint speed, 83 finishing, 83 volleys, and 79 dribbling suggest that Isak is a supremely talented striker who can perform exceptionally well in whichever role you ask him to play for your team.

His 27 Sweden caps and seven goals only tells half of Isak’s story, given his prestige in domestic football at such a young age. Dortmund parted with their Swedish starlet for only £13.5 million, which is incredibly cheap given that his new side, Real Sociedad, watched Isak smash in 17 goals in 34 league outings. He truly has all of the potential needed to maintain that insane form for as long as the Spanish side can hold onto the in-demand frontman.

3. Paulos Abraham (65 OVR – 82 POT)

Team: FC Groningen
Age: 18
Wage: £860 p/w
Value: £1.5 million
Best Attributes: 82 Sprint Speed, 81 Agility, 75 Acceleration

Paulos Abraham is only 18-year-old and looks set to challenge for the starting striker spot in Sweden’s national side once he upgrades his 65 overall to his billed 82 potential in FIFA 22.

Abraham consistently attempts to outpace opposition defenders with his 82 sprint speed before looking to bury his one-on-one chances with 68 shot power, 68 dribbling, and 67 finishing. His versatility allows him to effectively play off of the left side and cut onto his favoured right foot.

A year on-loan at Groningen from Swedish side AIK was enough to earn Abraham a permanent transfer to the team from northern Netherlands for an estimated £1.8 million. The youngster will look to secure a more regular spot in Groningen’s starting XI and build on last year’s campaign, during which, he scored just twice.

4. Jens-Lys Cajuste (72 OVR – 82 POT)

Team: FC Midtjylland
Age: 21
Wage: £13,000 p/w
Value: £4.3 million
Best Attributes: 82 Stamina, 80 Sprint Speed, 79 Agility

A name that most non-Scandinavian football fans probably won’t recognise, the 72 overall-rated Jens-Lys Cajuste is growing into a formidable central midfielder, which could see him realise his 82 potential very soon.

FC Midtjylland have a rangy, physical midfielder at 6’2”, and with 82 stamina, Cajuste will bust a lung for the full 90 minutes, which is a crucial attribute for any ball-winning midfielder. Interestingly, though, the 21-year-old is still mobile despite his size – 80 sprint speed reveals his innate ability to quickly shuttle up and down the pitch.

Eligible to play for the United States, but opts to represent Sweden, Jens-Lys Cajuste has already earned seven international caps to go alongside his multiple Champions League outings, proving that he can hold his own with Europe’s finest. For only £6.5 million, you can ensure that Cajuste turns out for your side against the continent’s best in Career Mode on FIFA 22.

5. Anthony Elanga (65 OVR – 80 POT)

Team: Manchester United
Age: 19
Wage: £10,000 p/w
Value: £1.5 million
Best Attributes: 81 Acceleration, 81 Sprint Speed, 81 Agility

Manchester United’s Swedish prospect is currently 65 overall, and within your FIFA 22 Career Mode save, he could be a first-team regular for the Red Devils if he reaches his 80 potential.

Elanga’s primary strength is his physicality, which he uses to get in behind and stretch defences from left midfield, as outlined by his 81 acceleration, 81 sprint speed, and 91 agility. He’s a capable striker too, relying on his 65 attacking positioning rating to make himself a nuisance to opposition defenders.

In 2020/21, Elanga capped off a memorable season by bagging his first-ever Premier League goal away to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Anthony’s father is former footballer Joseph Elanga, who played in the 1998 World Cup for Cameroon, but Sweden can be thankful that the 19-year-old is eligible to play for them as he could be a huge talent for them in the years to come.

6. Rami Hajal (64 OVR – 78 POT)

Team: SC Heerenveen
Age: 19
Wage: £860 p/w
Value: £1.2 million
Best Attributes: 74 Acceleration, 72 Agility, 68 Vision

With an overall of 64 and a potential of 78, Rami Hajal has the ability to play a valuable backup role in your Career Mode save, if you trigger his £2.5 million release clause.

The Heerenveen attacking midfielder is a classical playmaker whose 68 vision and 68 short passing characterise his talent for supplying teammates with quality chances in the final third. Hajal can also play a deeper midfield role, which would better make use of his 67 strength and 67 ball control.

Born in Lebanon, Hajal began his professional career in Sweden for Falkenburg’s youth sides prior to his transfer to his current club, Heerenveen. A good 23 promising appearances in the Eredivisie last season earned him some call-ups to the Swedish U21 side, but he’ll be hoping that a full senior call-up is just around the corner if he continues to improve in the Netherlands.

All of the best young Swedish wonderkids on FIFA 22 Career Mode

In the table below, you’ll find all of the best young Swedish footballers in FIFA 22, sorted by their potential rating.

Name	Overall	Potential	Age	Position	Team
Dejan Kulusevski	81	89	21	RW, CF	Juventus
Alexander Isak	82	86	21	ST	Real Sociedad
Paulos Abraham	65	82	18	ST, LM	FC Groningen
Jens-Lys Cajuste	72	82	21	CM, CDM	FC Midtjylland
Anthony Elanga	65	80	19	LM, ST	Manchester United
Filip Jörgensen	63	79	19	GK	Villarreal CF
Rami Hajal	64	78	19	CAM, CM	SC Heerenveen
Alex Timossi Andersson	66	78	20	RM	SK Austria Kärnten
Eric Kahl	65	77	19	LB, LM	Aarhus GF
Williot Swedberg	58	77	17	CM, CF	Hammarby IF
Aimar Sher	62	77	18	CM	Spezia
Daniel Strindholm	60	77	19	GK	Málaga CF
Aiham Ousou	61	76	21	CB	SK Slavia Praha
Tim Prica	62	76	19	ST, RM	Aalborg BK
Zeidane Inoussa	58	76	19	RW	Stade Malherbe Caen
Carl Gustafsson	64	76	21	CM	Kalmar FF
Benjamin Nygren	67	76	19	RW, ST, CAM	SC Heerenveen
Amin Sarr	62	76	20	RM, ST	Mjällby AIF
Oliver Dovin	59	76	18	GK	Hammarby IF
Sebastian Nanasi	59	75	19	CAM, LW	Malmö FF
Isak Jansson	60	75	19	CF	Kalmar FF
Pavle Vagić	61	75	21	CDM, CM, CB	Rosenborg BK