FM 27 Wonderkid Strikers: Best Young Forwards by CA/PA

FM 27 wonderkid strikers are led by FC Sion's Winsley Boteli, who has the highest fixed potential at PA 170. Babis Kostoulas follows on PA 168. Among players with a potential range, Luca Williams-Barnett stands out at 160-190.

Launch Preview data, 30 October 2026. CA/PA values come from Regen Hunters and its FM 27 Launch Preview save (last updated 30 October 2026). These are database players, so they are the same starting players in every new save. Ratings come from FM Scout's list dated 29 October and wages from the FMInside FM 27 database. Numbers may change in the full release on 10 November.

Wonderkid strikers with fixed potential

These players have a single PA number, so their ceiling is the same in every save. The table includes players aged 20 or under listed at FC (striker) by Regen Hunters.

Player	Age	Club	CA	PA
Winsley Boteli	19	FC Sion	127	170
Babis Kostoulas	18	Brighton	131	168
Ryan Francisco	19	São Paulo	112	166
Bruno Cabral	15	River Plate	95	166
Mathys Tel	20	Tottenham	141	164
Carlos Espí	20	Real Madrid	143	163
Christian Kofane	19	Bayer Leverkusen	136	162
Jayden Danns	19	Liverpool	123	162
Jacob Ambæk	17	Brøndby	116	162
Vitor Roque	20	Palmeiras	139	161
Malik Jakupović	16	Philadelphia Union	94	160

Source: Regen Hunters FM 27 wonderkids list, Launch Preview save, 30 October 2026. Ages are as listed in that save.

Carlos Espí (CA 143), Mathys Tel (CA 141) and Vitor Roque (CA 139) are the most ready to play now. Boteli and Kostoulas have the highest long-term ceiling. Bruno Cabral, 15, and Malik Jakupović, 16, are long-term projects.

Strikers with a potential range

These players have a PA range. Each save gives them a different ceiling inside that range. In a lucky save they can even pass the players in the first table.

Player	Age	Club	Position	CA	PA range
Luca Williams-Barnett	17	Tottenham	AML, AMC, AMR, ST	105	160-190
Endrick	19	Real Madrid	AMR, ST	142	150-180
Eli Junior Kroupi	20	Bournemouth	AMC, ST	138	150-180
Dastan Satpayev	17	Chelsea	AML, AMR, ST	125	150-180
Harry Gray	17	Leeds United	AML, AMC, AMR, ST	115	150-180
Brian Madjo	17	Aston Villa	ST	113	150-180
Antonio Arena	17	Roma	ST	106	150-180
Laciné Megnan	16	Montpellier	ST	98	150-180

Source: Regen Hunters, Launch Preview save, 30 October 2026.

Endrick (CA 142) and Eli Junior Kroupi (CA 138) are the most ready today. Luca Williams-Barnett and Harry Gray can also play wide, so they suit different tactics.

FM Scout's highest-rated forwards

FM Scout counts players aged 20 or under with a potential of at least 150 as wonderkids. The author gives each player his own 1-100 rating (R) and says first-revision ratings are not final. The top 10 strikers:

Player	Age	Club	FM Scout rating (R)
Däulet Orynbasar	17	Qaırat-Jastar	91
Eli Junior Kroupi	20	Bournemouth	90
Endrick	19	Real Madrid	89
Jayden Danns	20	Liverpool	88
Jacob Ambæk	18	Brøndby	87
Carlos Espí	20	Real Madrid	87
Christian Kofane	19	Bayer Leverkusen	87
Harry Gray	17	Leeds United	87
Antonio Arena	17	Roma	87
Laciné Megnan	16	Montpellier	87

Source: FM Scout FM 2027 Wonderkids, Revision 1, 29 October 2026.

Däulet Orynbasar, at the top of the list, is not in the Regen Hunters table. FM Scout lists him as a 17-year-old at Qaırat-Jastar in Kazakhstan. FM Scout marks Kofane, Espí and Danns as fixed-potential, guaranteed wonderkids.

Low-wage options

FMInside does not show estimated FM 27 transfer values yet, so weekly wages are a useful guide instead. According to FMInside:

• Laciné Megnan (Montpellier): €3K
• Jayden Danns (Liverpool): €6K
• Brian Madjo (Aston Villa): €6K
• Harry Gray (Leeds): €6K
• Jacob Ambæk (Brøndby): €7K

For comparison, Carlos Espí earns €75K and Endrick €80K. A low wage does not mean the club will ask for a low fee. Check in the game before you bid.

Choosing a striker for your save

1. Check your budget. Espí, Endrick and Tel are at big clubs. With a small team, a loan may be more realistic.
2. Send a scout. The potential you see in the game depends on your scout's knowledge.
3. Mind the PA range. The same player can have a 150 ceiling in one save and 180 in another.
4. Wait for the full game. Numbers may change on 10 November. Check the list again before starting a long save.

Want to compare with an older game? See our FM 24 best wonderkid strikers list. Our FM 27 wonderkid predictions, written before the data came out, are here too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best wonderkid striker in FM 27?

In Regen Hunters' Launch Preview save, Winsley Boteli has the highest fixed PA among strikers at 170. With a PA range, Luca Williams-Barnett leads at 160-190.

Are there young strikers ready to play now?

Yes. Carlos Espí (CA 143), Endrick (CA 142) and Mathys Tel (CA 141) are the most ready.

What does a PA range mean?

The player's ceiling is not fixed. In each new save he gets a different PA inside that range.

Is this list final?

No. It uses Launch Preview data. The full game is out on 10 November 2026 and the numbers may change.