Which players should you invest in to boost your career mode team?

Prospects. The hidden gems of any career mode.

Having potential world class players on your career mode team can make the difference when aiming for not only domestic fame, but also continental glory. I mean…who doesn’t like to win?

A career mode can last as long as you want it to ask, so it’s not like you having top players like Leo Messi, CR7 and co isn’t a bad idea, but what next when they get old and their abilities start reducing and they eventually retire? Safe to say, your best bet would be to groom other players to fill in those big shoes?  Let’s have a look at the top 15 picks to strengthen your team(s).

15. GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA (GK)

A very young talent wanted by many big clubs.

Gianluigi Donnarumma, not to be confused with his brother Antonio, is an Italian footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for AC Milan in the Serie A and also the Italian national team. Being one of the youngest pro goalkeepers aged 19 years; the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid have shown interest in seeking for his talents. It’s not a surprise that he should be one of the key players you would need to strengthen your career mode team.

WHY USE DONNARUMMA FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Only aged 19, with an overall rating of 82 and a potential of around 93 he’d be a steal.
• At 6’5”, he’s one of the tallest Goalkeepers on FIFA 19, making him a good match against opponent players who serve as an aerial threat.

Player Rating: 85/100

14. Alban Lafont (GK)

The youngest GK to debut in the French Ligue 1.

Alban Lafont, yet another top youth pro, currently plays in the Serie A for Fiorentina. While signed to Toulouse in 2014, he became the youngest GK to play in the Ligue 1 on his debut the following year.

WHY USE LAFONT FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Just about a month older than Donnarumma, Lafont has a height of 6’4” making him less intimidated by aerial based players.
• He’s not a bad find for a current rating of 77 and potential of 89.

PLAYER RATING: 70/100

13. MATTHIJS de LIGT

The young Dutch has already been established as a starter for both club and country.

Matthijs de Ligt is a Dutch player who plays as a Center Back for Ajax and the Dutch national team. Though he’s only 19, he has cemented a starting position for both Ajax and the Netherlands. Some of the top teams, the likes of FC Barcelona and Manchester City have been on the hunt for the youngster to join their roster, with Ajax trying to hold on as long as they can. To be so young, yet sought after only shows the great potential possessed by de Ligt.

WHY USE de LIGT FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• De Ligt is a well deserved 6’2” and gifted both physically and technically, making him not just a threat against your opposing attack, but also against your opposing defense when playing a corner kick.
• His initial rating is 80, with potential of 91! Now that’s a good investment if I do say so myself.

PLAYER RATING: 85/100

12. Diogo Dalot (RB, LB)

The United man is an adaptable fullcack.

Dalot is a Portugese player and currently plays for Manchester United.Being only 19 years old and not much of a senior career with only 6 apps for the Porto senior team and 6 apps for Manchester United, you’d wonder why bother. So…

WHY USE DALOT FOR YOURCAREER MODE?

• He’s one of those fullbacks that can comfortably play as a Left Back or a Right Back. Being able to play more than one role on the pitch can turn out being important in your career mode.
• With a rating of 72 and potential of 84, he may not be the strongest player on the pitch, but he’s not just pacey, but good on crossing the ball. He’d be categorized as a pin-point crosser by your scouts.

PLAYER RATING: 70/100

11. Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB)

The young English lad is Liverpool's designated Right Back.

Already a huge name in the Barclay’s Premier League, young Trent plays for English giants Liverpool and the English national team as a Right Back. Trent graduated from Liverpool's academy set up, making his senior debut in 2016 and going on to win Liverpool’s Young Player of The Year in 2017 and 2018, also representing his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup held at Russia.

WHY USE TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• At 5’11”, Trent is a pacey Right Back with good crossing tendencies.
• He has an initial rating of 78 with potential up to 88 which brings him up to World Class standards.

PLAYER RATING: 80/100

10. Ethan Ampadu (CB, CDM)

There are high expectations from Chelsea fans for the young Welsh international.

Ampadu made his professional debut as a 15 year old for lower English division team Exeter. He currently plays for Premier League side Chelsea, though mainly for the under-23's and for the Welsh national team. Though not much of a senior team player, Ampadu is one player Chelsea faithfuls don’t want to see being let go by the club.

WHY USE AMPADU FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Ethan is primarily a Center Back, but can easily slot into the Central Defensive Midfield role.
• He’s rated at a low 68, but don’t let that deter you. With a loan spell or the right training regime you can raise Amapadu's rating up to a potential 86.

PLAYER RATING: 65/100

9. Riqui Puig (CM)

Already a big name going around the Camp Nou, Riqui has a lot to prove.

Ricard “Riqui” Puig is one name that has been on the lips of many Culés. He plays for the Barcelona B team as a Central Midfielder with a lot of potential which the Barcelona big guns hope to exploit in the near future and have made it known by sticking a €100 million release clause on the 19-year olds profile.

WHY USE RIQUI PUIG FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• He has a potential increase of up to 20, meaning his initial rating of 68 can rise to a world class standard of 88.
• At an increased rating, you start to notice Riqui's creativity, accurate through balls, and an easy maneuverability.

PLAYER RATING:  68/100

8. Christian Pulisic (RM, LM, RW, LW)

One of the most multi-purpose players you can find.

Pulisic is an American footballer recently signed by Chelsea, but sent back on Loan to Borussia Dortmund. He also plays for the US National team. The 20 year old has 10 goals to his name after 81 apps for Dortmund, but has a huge goal tally as a youth player for the US under-15 and u-17, and now senior team.

WHY USE CHRISTIAN PULISIC FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Pulisic in-game is quite pacey, and has huge bursts of acceleration.
• With a 79 rating and potential of 88, he’s a good investment seeing how adaptable he is on both the left and right wings/flanks.

PLAYER RATING: 70/100

7. Kai Havertz (CAM, CM)

While in-game, Kai is one of the most sought after players by big clubs.

Kai Havertz is a pro German footballer that plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team as a midfielder.In 2016 he became the clubs youngest debutant in the league, the following year he became their youngest ever goal scorer in the league, so safe to say he’s a huge midfield prospect.

WHY USE HAVERTZ FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Kai essentially plays as an attacking midfielder, but can adapt to several unlikely positions like as a Support Striker, a false Center Forward, and also as a flanked midfielder.
• With a rating of 79 and potential of 88, Kai is already first team ready at a reasonable price.

PLAYER RATING: 68/100

6. Takefusa Kubo (CAM, RM, LM)

Kubo can also be played as a Second Striker if need be.

The Japanese Messi. Though just 17 years old, to have such a moniker only proves your level of talent, although his time playing for the junior Barcelona teams might have helped too. Kubo plays for FC Tokyo in the Japanese J-League, though currently on loan at Yokohama F. Marinos.

WHY USE KUBO FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Kubo easily plays across the midfield roles, but can easily adapt to any attacking role.
• Getting such a dexterous player at a cheap price has to be the best deal out there. He’ll be on loan though so you won’t be able to get him on the first season.

PLAYER RATING: 65/100

5. TIMOTHY WEAH (ST, LW)

Tim Weah, the son of a legend.

Timothy Weah, the son of former Ballon D'or winner and current president of Liberia, is an American football player that’s currently on loan at Celtic in the Scottish League from French giants PSG. Call it his father's genes or not, but Timothy has the speed and control of a world class player. As much as his father's exploits keep getting thrown into his face, the 18 year old doesn’t seem to ne daunted enough by it to be pressured into trying harder.

WHY USE TIMOTHY WEAH FOR YOUR CAREER MODE

• Asides being pacey, the 18 year old standing at 6’0” is good with his head.
• Timothy is rated at 69, but has a potential of 86 easily becomes one of the best Strikers later on.

PLAYER RATING: 70/100

4. Jadon Sancho (LW, LM)

Already leading in assists so far this season in the Bundesliga, Sancho shows great promise.

For an amazing 18 year old, Jadon Sancho has a lot to be thankful for. He currently plays as a Winger for Borussia Dortmund, but went through both Watford's and Manchester City’s youth teams. Already a regular for Favre’s team, he won 2018’s Bundesliga Player of The Year and won the 2017 u-17 FIFA World Cup with England’s u-17's.

WHY USE JADON FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Jadon Sancho isn’t just fast and good at accelerating; he’s also a good dribbler.
• Jadon's initial rating is 72, with potential of 86

PLAYER RATING: 70/100

3. Marcus Rashford (LW, RW, ST)

Rashford is one of the most promising players in the PL.

One of the more well known names amongst youth players around the world, Marcus Rashford plays for Manchester United and the English National team. Having played for Man United since the age of 7, he scored on on his UEFA Europa League, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Manchester Derby, and National team debuts! Not a small feat for a 21 year old now, is it?

WHY USE RASHFORD FOR CAREER MODE?

• Rated at 81 with potential of 89, Marcus Rashford is one player you need to keep tabs on. You can easily play him in any role up front.
• Marcus is one of those “complete” attackers. He has blistering pace, high physicality, high shot power, and yet still good with his head, standing at 6’1”.

PLAYER RATING: 85/100

2. Vinicius Junior (LW, RW)

Junior, a talented Brazilian has already warmed up to the heart of Madristas.

Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian player currently playing for Spanish club Real Madrid. The 18 year old is known for his pace and “Brazilian” trickery. Already, Madristas have put their faith in him and we all have high hopes on the youngster’s future.

WHY USE VINICIUS FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Vinicius Jr is one of the fastest youngsters on FIFA 19.
• His initial rating is 77, with a potential of…92! Only the best of the best on FIFA 19 are of 90+ rating.

PLAYER RATING: 90/100

1. Kylian Mbappe (ST, RW)

Already a world reknowned name in the footballing world.

Nearly everyone knows Kylian Mbappe, the wonder kid that’s taken the footballing world by storm. Mbappe is a French footballer currently playing for PSG in the French Ligue 1. He came into the limelight while at Monaco, scoring and outshining against some of the biggest teams out there. Only 20 years of age, the youngster already has major laurets to his name including a World Cup Trophy scoring 2 goals in the Final match against Croatia! Not only that, but he is currently the 2ndMost Expensive Footballer in the World!

WHY USE MBAPPE FOR YOUR CAREER MODE?

• Not only is he one of the fastest players in the game, but he also has one of the highest shot power and shot accuracy.
• He has an initial rating of 87, already a World Class rating, but his potential rating is 95! That’s higher than Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo!

PLAYER RATING: 100/100

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