In FM, signing prospects is a very efficient way of strengthening the team for the coming seasons. After all, it’s possible to nurture talents and prepare them to take over in positions that are most lacking.
We’ve put together the best young left-backs on Football Manager 2024 in the list below. There are 30 players who have everything it takes to develop and do well.
To help you select the right player, we’ve provided important information such as current club, age, nationality and market value.
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Best young left-backs in Football Manager 2024
- Amar Dedic
- Valentín Barco
- Milos Kerkez
- Piero Hincapié
- Nuno Mendes
- Alejandro Balde
- Destiny Udogie
- Patrick Dorgu
- Josko Gvardiol
- Patryck Lanza
10) Amar Dedic
- Club | RB Salzburg
- Age | 20 years
- Nation | Bosnia
- Value | €55m
We start FM 24’s list of the best young left-backs with Amar Dedic. At 20 years old and with interesting attributes, the Bosnian is an excellent option to develop in the long term. His most notable characteristics are determination (17) and pace (16).
9) Valentín Barco
- Club | Boca Juniors
- Age | 18 years
- Nation | Argentina
- Value | €33m
Valentín Barco, who is already making a name for himself in South American football, is also on our list of the best young left-backs on FM 24. Although he’s only 18, the Argentinian is already used to big games. Impressiveness (16) and vision (16) are his best attributes.
8) Milos Kerkez
- Club | Bournemouth
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Hungary
- Value | €64m
Are you looking for a fierce and extremely fast left-back? Then Milos Kerkez will fit your team like a glove. The Hungarian defender specialises in speedy runs and also gives his all for the team. Among his good attributes, his work rate (17) is the most striking.
7) Piero Hincapié
- Club | Bayer Leverkusen
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Ecuador
- Value | €74m
Piero Hincapié deserves a special place in this ranking of FM 24’s best young left-backs. It’s true that the Ecuadorian is a defender by origin, but he can also play on the wing. His aggression (17), bravery (16) and determination (16) make him a tough nut to crack.
6) Nuno Mendes
- Club | Paris Saint-Germain
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Portugal
- Value | €132m
Nuno Mendes is that fast, skilful player who is always ready to perform a disconcerting dribble. With him on the pitch, you can be sure that your team will break down defensive lines with ease. Definitely one of the best young left-backs on FM 24.
5) Alejandro Balde
- Club | Barcelona
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Spain
- Value | €63m
It’s going to be hard to prise Alejandro Balde away from Barcelona. After all, we’re talking about one of the best young left-backs on FM 24. To make matters worse, the defender has become a regular in the Catalan side. However, if you can afford to sign him, your hard-earned cash will have been well worth it.
4) Destiny Udogie
- Club | Tottenham
- Age | 20 years
- Nation | Italy
- Value | €73m
Destiny Udogie stands out for his excellent physical condition. Good news for managers looking for a solid defensive left-back. The Italian will chase down opposition attackers, make good defensive tackles and won’t miss tackles with his body.
3) Patrick Dorgu
- Club | Lecce
- Age | 18 years
- Nation | Denmark
- Value | €50m
Patrick Dorgu is arguably one of the best young left-backs on FM 24. And he’s only 18, eh? Plenty of time to develop him into a first-choice centre-back. The Dane’s strengths are his agility (15) and his movement without the ball (15).
2) Josko Gvardiol
- Club | Manchester City
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Croatia
- Value | €98m
Josko Gvardiol is another case of a defender who can also do well at left-back. The player is simply complete: he has a good pass, the timing to make tackles and an enviable physique. On FM 24, he stands out above all for his bravery (17) and determination (17).
1) Patryck Lanza
- Club | São Paulo
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Brazil
- Value | €13m
We finalise FM 24’s list of the best young left-backs with Patryck Lanza. The Brazilian jewel is the cheapest name in this ranking and, what’s more, he doesn’t excel in any particular attribute. That’s good news, because we can mould him the way we want in training.
More – Best young left-backs in FM 24
- 11) Lucas Jetten (Ajax) – 16 years
- 12) Vanderlan (Palmeiras) – 20 years
- 13) Kristoffer Lund (Palermo) – 21 years
- 14) Victor Kristiansen (Bologna) – 20 years
- 15) Dennis Cirkin (København) – 20 years
- 17) Archie Brown (AA Gent) – 21 years
- 18) Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord) – 21 years
- 19) Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna) – 21 years
- 20) Matteo Ruggeri (Atalanta) – 20 years
- 21) Quentin Merlin (Nantes) – 21 years
- 22) Adrien Truffert (Rennes) – 21 years
- 23) Bradley Locko (Brest) – 21 years
- 24) Josh Doig (H. Verona) – 21 years
- 25) Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona) – 21 years
- 26) Javi López (Alavés) – 21 years
- 27) John Tolkin (N.Y Red Bulls) – 20 years
- 28) Marco John (Hoffenheim) – 21 years
- 29) Carlos Romero (Villarreal) – 21 years
- 30) Omar Campos (S. Laguna) – 20 years
Now you know the best young left-backs on FM 24 to sign and develop! Choose your favourite and good luck 👊
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