Best CM to sign in FM24 – Top young centre midfielders in Football Manager 2024

Do you need to find out the best CM to sign in FM24? It may be hard to believe, but Football Manager 2024 is here and we cannot wait to get stuck into another season of managerial ups and downs. 

FM24 promises to be a historic send-off for the series, with a new era dawning once the release of Football Manager 2025 rolls around.

FM24 wonderkids scouting and recruiting has changed slightly this season. With that in mind, we want to help you uncover the very best wonderkid central midfielders that you can uncover in this year’s game.

Best CM to sign in FM24

We are spoiled for choice in central midfield this season. When players like Jude Bellingham, Pedri, and Gavi are all in the game, it is almost impossible to look past them.

However, we have done that (with the exception of Bellingham) to help you find a more affordable option. Take a look at the best CM to sign in FM24 below.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Is there anything we can say in this article that hasn’t already been said about Jude Bellingham?

The Brummie-born midfielder recently moved to Real Madrid and is staking his claim to be considered amongst the world’s best, all while still being the tender age of 19. 

Bellingham was a monster in FM23 and he’s set to get even better in this year’s game, with his form for Real Madrid certain to see his stats sky-rocket. 

The complete midfielder who can dominate both offensively and defensively, Bellingham is a man that will take your team right to the very top. 

Charlie Patino (Swansea, on loan from Arsenal)

We’ve got some of the other major leagues in world football so why not head to England and take a look at a rising star from the Gunners, Charlie Patino.

Patino is far more attainable target, but that does come with the caveat that he is some way off reaching the heights of the three mentioned above

On loan at Swansea in the first season, Patino will take some time to develop into the star he promises to be.

That being said, his lack of development may open up a window for the youngster to be snapped up for a cut-price, with Arsenal now more willing to sell due to their high standing and relative strength in depth. 

It’s all about patience with this man, but you could reap major rewards if you play your cards right. 

Desire Doue (Rennes)

A slightly more affordable option now, with Desire Doue being the dark horse that may just eclipse some of the more established names on this list. 

French, agile and full of class, Doue is the ideal player to sit in midfield or slightly further forward. His range of stats and high potential rating making him a truly sought-after commodity. 

Currently playing for Stade Rennais, Doue is a more affordable option that pretty much all of the other main names on this list, and we think you should definitely be making the move.

A player who could rise to the top of the game, this 18-year-old wonderkid is one you cannot afford to overlook.

Fabio Miretti (Juventus)

Our next inclusion hails from italy, with Fabio Miretti arguably being the most exciting prospect to emerge from Juventus for some time. 

Similar to Zaire-Emery in many ways, Miretti is a classy passer of the ball who can most easily be likened to Andrea Pirlo. 

With a potential rating around the 170 mark, Miretti is without a doubt one of the most exciting midfield options you can bag in Football Manager 2024. 

His stock his high and his price will be even higher, with this man proving that you’ll have to spend big in order to secure big talent. 

FM24 Top Young Centre Midfielders

Sometimes you need to look beyond the obvious superstars. Bellingham, Gavi, and Pedri are all established first team ballers, but there are some hidden gems in the list.

As you will likely know, you don’t need to have heard of them for them to be great. Signing an unknown is often even more rewarding than signing a superstar in Football Manager, so good luck!

Player	Age	Team	Nation
Jude Bellingham	20	Real Madrid	England
Pedri	20	Barcelona	Spain
Gavi	18	Barcelona	Spain
Harvey Elliott	20	Liverpool	England
Alex Scott	19	Bournemouth	England
Archie Gray	17	Leeds	England
Assan Ouedraogo	17	Schalke	Germany
Pape Matar Sarr	20	Tottenham	Senegal
Joao Neves	18	Benfica	Portugal
Joao Veloso	18	Benfica	Portugal
Sverre Halseth Nypan	16	Rosenborg	Norway
Andrey Santos	19	Nottingham Forest	Brazil
Cesare Casadei	20	Leicester	Italy
Givanni Fabbian	20	Bologna	Italy
Charlie Patino	19	Swansea	England
Desire Doue	18	Rennes	France
Martin Baturina	20	Dinamo Zagreb	Croatia
Mateus Fernandes	18	Estoril Praia	Portugal
Yasin Ayari	19	Coventry	Sweden
Fabio Miretti	19	Juventus	Italy