Contents
- 1 Jadon Sancho (162 CA / 177 PA)
- 2 Vinรญcius Jรบnior (156 CA / 172 PA)
- 3 Callum Hudson-Odoi (147 CA / 170 PA)
- 4 Bukayo Saka (150 CA / 168 PA)
- 5 Pedro Neto (138 CA / 167 PA)
- 6 Gabriel Martinelli (138 CA / 166 PA)
- 7 Rodrygo (139 CA / 165 PA)
- 8 All of the best young left winger (ML and AML) wonderkids on FM22
Whether they cut inside and offer a goalscoring threat or hug the touchline to whip in crosses, wingers are a giant influence in attacking areas if you choose to utilise them. Weโve compiled a list of the hottest wing prospects in the game, with these game-changing wingers being ranked based on the highest potential ability (PA) rating in FM22.
Choosing the best young left wingers (ML and AML) on FM22
This article highlights the best left-wing starlets in FM 22, with Callum Hudson-Odoi, Jadon Sancho, and Pedro Neto being among the best in FM22.
Weโve singled out these players based on their potential ability (PA) rating and the fact they have a position rating of at least 18 at ML or AML in this yearโs game.
At the foot of the article, youโll find a full list of all the best young left wingers (ML and AML) in FM22.
Jadon Sancho (162 CA / 177 PA)
Team: Manchester United
Age: 20
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 162 CA / 177 PA
Wage: ยฃ250,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ128.5 million
Best Positions: AML, AMR
Best Attributes: 18 Dribbling, 18 Technique, 18 Agility
Jadon Sancho is not only one of the hottest prospects in world football, but heโs also a world class winger in FM22 as outlined by his CA of 162 and PA of 177.
Primarily, Sancho is a winger who wants to isolate his marker and take him on with his 18 dribbling and agility, before slipping in forwards with his 17 passing and vision. His versatility both positionally and technically underpins the Englishmanโs talent and value in this yearโs game.
A fee of ยฃ76.5 million was paid for Sancho in the summer by Manchester United off the back of the incredible performances the winger put in for Borussia Dortmund. Eight goals and 12 assists in 26 Bundesliga games last season is clearly phenomenal, and if he can translate that form to the Premier League then Sancho will become one of the gameโs biggest stars.
Vinรญcius Jรบnior (156 CA / 172 PA)
Team: Real Madrid
Age: 21
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 156 CA / 172 PA
Wage: ยฃ185,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ82.9 million
Best Positions: AML
Best Attributes: 18 Acceleration, 18 Determination, 17 Pace
Real Madrid speedster Vinรญcius Jรบnior finally seems to be realising his potential in the Spanish capital, a potential that FM22 rates at 172, alongside his CA of 156.
The Brazilianโs wing play often relies on pace and in FM22 this is no different. 18 acceleration and 17 pace gives Vinรญcius Jรบnior the physical edge over the vast majority of defenders, and 17 dribbling suggests heโs a tough man to tackle when in full flight.
At only 18 years old, Vinรญcius Jรบnior signed for Real Madrid from Flamengo for a whopping ยฃ40 million, a price tag that overshadowed much of his career at the Bernabeu. Thankfully, Vinรญcius Jรบnior has built on his solid 2020/21 season, and is currently enjoying his best form, which stands him in good stead if he is to add to his seven Brazil caps and become a legend of Spanish football.
Callum Hudson-Odoi (147 CA / 170 PA)
Team: Chelsea
Age: 20
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 147 CA / 170 PA
Wage: ยฃ120,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ49.6 million
Best Positions: AML, AMR
Best Attributes: 16 Acceleration, 15 Pace, 15 Dribbling
Hudson-Odoi has always shown lots of promise during his Chelsea career, with the English forward constantly fighting to nail down a starting spot in order to better his FM22 CA of 147 and achieve his PA of 170.
A fast winger, as shown by his 16 acceleration and 15 pace, Hudson-Odoiโs 15 dribbling, passing, and crossing suggests that whether he plays on the right or left flank, he can be a constant threat to defenders and a gift to own in FM22.
Controversially, Hudson-Odoi was rewarded with an eye-watering contract at a very young age, tying his future down at Stamford Bridge. Critics suggested that he was overpaid, but the Chelsea youth product has already played over 100 times and notched 32 goal involvements for the Blues at only 21 years old, and if he can stay fit it seems as though he is definitely part of Tuchelโs long-term plans at Chelsea.
Bukayo Saka (150 CA / 168 PA)
Team: Arsenal
Age: 19
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 150 CA / 168 PA
Wage: ยฃ30,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ79 million
Best Positions: AML, WBL, AMR
Best Attributes: 18 Acceleration, 16 Flair, 15 Work Rate
A firm fan favourite at the Emirates, Bukayo Sakaโs versatility and exciting potential has been reflected in FM22 with his 150 CA and 168 PA ranking him amongst the best left-wing prospects on the planet.
The young Englishman is best-suited to creating chances hugging the touchline off the left wing, in large part due to his physicality on the ball and his impressive blend of ingenuity and industry. 18 acceleration paired with 16 flair and 15 work rate makes Saka the ultimate winger, or even wing back, with the capability of carving out chances for teammates from out wide.
Saka has been a real positive for Artetaโs Arsenal after graduating their youth academy and having a breakout season in 2019/20. His performances for the England at the Euros in 2021 caught the eye, and he looks set to add to his 14 caps and four goals as part of Southgateโs England plans for a long time to come due to his positional versatility on the field and his infectious personality off it.
Pedro Neto (138 CA / 167 PA)
Team: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Age: 21
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 109 CA / 170 PA
Wage: ยฃ40,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ47.2 million
Best Positions: AML, AMR, ST
Best Attributes: 17 Dribbling, 17 Acceleration, 16 Flair
A standout player for Nuno Espirito Santoโs Wolves, Pedro Neto should achieve his in-game PA of 167 as he continues to impress coaches and scouts alike during his time in the West Midlands.
Neto can either play off the left or right, which suits his technical and physical attributes. Blessed with the speed to outpace defenders with 17 acceleration, Neto can just as easily turn his man inside out in-game with 17 dribbling and 16 flair profiling him as a nightmare matchup for full backs on either wing.
Netoโs young career has seen him take on all-comers in his native Portugal, Italy, and of course England which has only benefitted his game as heโs adapted to the different footballing philosophies and cultures that these countries offer. To date, Neto has played his best football for Wolves, and his five goals and six assists last campaign was enough for him to debut for the Portuguese national team.
Gabriel Martinelli (138 CA / 166 PA)
Team: Arsenal
Age: 20
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 138 CA / 166 PA
Wage: ยฃ40,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ54.5 million
Best Positions: AML, ST
Best Attributes: 16 Pace, 16 Acceleration, 16 Work Rate
Gabriel Martinelli looks set to be next in a long line of elite Brazilian wingers to take the footballing world by storm, and Football Manager shares this view by giving him a PA of 166.
With 16 pace and acceleration in-game you can expect Martinelli to compete physically with the gameโs elite defenders, but perhaps it is his 16 work rate that makes Martinelli such a unique prospect. Whether heโs cutting inside from the left, or even leading the line, Martinelliโs commitment to the cause and his willingness to affect the game both in and out of possession makes him a highly valuable winger for any side that values defending.
Martinelli is currently trying to recapture his best form after sustaining some injury-related setbacks, but his left field transfer from Ituano, a small regional club in Brazil, to English powerhouse Arsenal surprised many. The youngster transitioned incredibly well to English football and shone last year in his 14 Premier League appearances, scoring twice and assisting once in the process.
Rodrygo (139 CA / 165 PA)
Team: Real Madrid
Age: 20
Current Ability / Potential Ability: 139 CA / 165 PA
Wage: ยฃ131,000 p/w
Value: ยฃ42 million
Best Positions: AML, AMR, ST
Best Attributes: 16 Agility, 15 Pace, 15 Off the Ball
Potentially, Rodrygo is one the hottest Brazilian prospects of a generation, and if he can progress at the Bernabeu his PA of 165 could see him become one of Europeโs most feared wingers.
As a forward who can lead the line or cut inside from the left wing, youโd expect Rodrygo to boast some mean attacking attributes which he does with 15 off the ball allowing him to pick up dangerous positions. 16 agility and 15 pace only make Rodrygo a more elusive and even trickier forward for opposition defenders to mark in-game.
Signed by Real Madrid for an astonishing ยฃ40 million during the summer of 2019, Rodrygo was only an 18-year-old when he became an overnight household name. Whilst the first couple of seasons hadnโt been overly productive, the young winger is now building momentum in the Spanish capital after a string of impressive continental displays this season. If Rodrygo continues this upward trend it will surely be no time at all before he makes his debut for the Brazilian national side.
All of the best young left winger (ML and AML) wonderkids on FM22
In the table below youโll find all the best young ML and AML in FM22, sorted by their potential ability.
Player | CA | PA | Age | Position | Team | Wage (p/w) | Value |
Jadon Sancho | 162 | 177 | 21 | AM(LR), M(RL) | Manchester United | ยฃ250,000 | ยฃ128.5 million |
Vinรญcius Jรบnior | 156 | 172 | 20 | AM(L) | Real Madrid | ยฃ185,000 | ยฃ82.9 million |
Callum Hudson-Odoi | 147 | 170 | 20 | AM(LRC) | Chelsea | ยฃ120,000 | ยฃ49.6 million |
Bukayo Saka | 150 | 168 | 19 | WB(L), AM (LR) | Arsenal | ยฃ30,000 | ยฃ79 million |
Pedro Neto | 138 | 167 | 21 | AM(LR), ST | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ยฃ40,000 | ยฃ47.2 million |
Gabriel Martinelli | 138 | 166 | 20 | AM(L), ST | Arsenal | ยฃ40,000 | ยฃ54.5 million |
Rodrygo | 139 | 165 | 20 | AM(LR), ST | Real Madrid | ยฃ131,000 | ยฃ42 million |
Dwight McNeil | 135 | 165 | 21 | AM(RL), M(RL) | Burnley | ยฃ70,000 | ยฃ45.4 million |
Mikkel Damsgaard | 139 | 163 | 21 | AM(LRC), M(RL) | Sampdoria | ยฃ3,000 | ยฃ31.4 million |
Ansu Fati | 149 | 160-190 | 18 | AM(RL), ST(C) | FC Barcelona | ยฃ104,951 | ยฃ42 million – ยฃ63 million |
Curtis Jones | 137 | 156 | 20 | M(C), AM(L) | Liverpool | ยฃ45,000 | ยฃ48.3 million |
Joรฃo Mรกrio | 132 | 155 | 21 | WB(R), AM(LR) | FC Porto | ยฃ4,300 | ยฃ9.3 million |
Sergio Gรณmez | 130 | 155 | 20 | D(L), WB(L), M(L), AM(CL) | Anderlecht | ยฃ10,700 | ยฃ12 million |
Jens Petter Hauge | 134 | 155 | 21 | AM(L) | AC Milan | ยฃ25,000 | ยฃ9.9 million |
Ander Barrenetxea | 140 | 154 | 19 | AM(RL) | Real San Sebastiรกn | ยฃ23,500 | ยฃ51.3 million |
Amine Gouiri | 133 | 154 | 21 | AM(L), ST | OGC Nice | ยฃ17,800 | ยฃ13 million |
Valentin Mihฤilฤ | 124 | 153 | 21 | AM(L) | Parma Calcio 1913 | ยฃ11,200 | ยฃ8.5 million |
Ivรกn Jaime | 125 | 150 | 20 | M(C), AM(CL) | Famalicรฃo | ยฃ2,400 | ยฃ23.4 million |
Jรฉrรฉmy Doku | 129 | 150-180 | 19 | AM(RL), ST(C) | Stade Rennais FC | ยฃ12,825 | ยฃ51 million – ยฃ64 million |
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 128 | 150-180 | 20 | AM(RL) | Rubin Kazan | ยฃ1,134 | ยฃ7 million – ยฃ10.5 million |
Rayan Cherki | 112 | 150-180 | 17 | AM (RLC), ST(C) | Olympique Lyonnais | ยฃ16,397 | ยฃ16 million – ยฃ19.5 million |
Nico Serrano | 108 | 150-180 | 18 | M(RL), AM(RCL), ST(C) | Athletic Bilbao | ยฃ3,500 | ยฃ8.4 million – ยฃ12.5 million |
Bryan Mbeumo | 133 | 149 | 21 | M(L), AM(RL), ST | Brentford | ยฃ30,000 | ยฃ23.6 million |
Ebrima Colley | 121 | 148 | 21 | AM(L) | Atalanta | ยฃ6,000 | ยฃ4.8 million |
Diego Laรญnez | 124 | 147 | 21 | AM(RL) | Real Hispalis | ยฃ7,800 | ยฃ8 million |
Ryan Sessegnon | 129 | 147 | 21 | D(L), AM(L) | Tottenham Hotspur | ยฃ55,000 | ยฃ33 million |
If you want a wonderkid to upgrade your ML or AML spot in FM22, look no further than the table above.