FM24 Best GK to sign – Our top young goalkeepers in Football Manager 2024

FM24 Best GK to sign – Our top young goalkeepers in Football Manager 2024
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Searching for the FM24 best GK to sign? Then you’re in the right place! Your next venture into the world of management is here with Football Manager 2024.

We’ve already got stuck into the latest game, and you can find out our thoughts in our FM24 review. There are some decent innovations, although certain things are almost guaranteed to stay the same.

The importance of FM24 wonderkids is one such feature. If you want to build a dynasty at a club, then you need to invest in youth in FM24. 

With that in mind, here are the best wonderkid goalkeepers that you should be looking to sign in Football Manager 2024. 

FM24 best GK to sign: Bart Verbruggen's page on FM24
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FM24 Best GK to sign

Scoring goals is the most important thing to do in football – you can’t win without hitting the back of the net. This means finding a player who can keep the ball out is also of vital importance!

When looking at the best wonderkid goalkeepers to sign in FM24, the usual attributes are key. Reflexes, Agility, Handling, Kicking, etc will all play their part. Ability on the ball is a common trend these days, so a sweeper keeper who can play into midfield is also desirable!

PlayerAgeClubNationPotential Ability
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro19AZ AlkmaarNetherlands85
Bart Verbruggen20BrightonNetherlands84
Guillaume Restes18ToulouseFrance84
Dennis Seimen17StuttgartGermany83
Diego Callai18Sporting CP BBrazil82
Bartosz Zelazowski18NicePoland82
Faaris Yusufu18SchalkeGermany82
Spike Brits16Man CityEngland82
Tobiasz Kacper20Legia WarsawPoland81
Jonas Urbig19Greuther FurthGermany80
Luca Podlech18SchalkeGermany80
Mathieu Patouillet19SochauxFrance79
Chris Brady19Chicago FireUSA79
Charlie Setford19AjaxEngland79
Tommy Setford17AjaxEngland79
Alejandro Iturbe19Atletico Madrid BSpain79
Justin Bengui Joao17LyonFrance79
Tommaso Martinelli17FiorentinaItaly79
Mycael19ATPBrazil78
Gabriel Slonina19KAS Eupen (on loan)USA78

Don’t just take our word for it, check out what is being said on the @fmblog YouTube channel regarding wonderkid goalkeepers:

FM 24 Top Young Goalkeepers

It’s not all about the stars that shine brightest. Some of the talents listed below are certain to make an impact in your save, without forcing you to break the bank. 

We’ve included a wide-ranging list of names among the best GK to sign in FM24. Varying from well-known talents to players that you may never have heard of before. 

Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)

More often than not, Verbruggen would sit at the top of our list. It’s his current status as Brighton’s number 1 that pushes him a little further down this list. 

Why? Well, it’s due to the fact that he is unlikely to be available for anything resembling a sensible price tag. This means you will have to pay above the odds to secure the Dutchman’s services, after the first season of course. 

The fact he’s been recruited by the Sussex side showcases just how highly he is rated and that is certainly reflected in FM24. 

Certain to sit atop the potential rating charts when it comes to Goalkeepers, Verbruggen is undoubtedly the one to watch between the sticks.

Gabriel Slonina (KAS Eupen, on loan from Chelsea)

American-born Slonina is just one of the seemingly thousands of players who have moved to Chelsea over the past 18 months, which says a lot about how he’s rated amongst Europe’s elite. 

In fact, Slonina was one of the finest young ‘keepers available to buy in FM23. That trend remains the same this year. 

Slonina was voted amongst some of the finest wonderkids in the world in the NXTGN awards. That made him likely to boast a high potential rating in this year’s game. 

He is on loan during the first season, which is a point of frustration. With Chelsea’s reluctance to give young stars a chance, you may have the opportunity to snag a bargain in the future. 

James Trafford (Burnley)

Young, English, and currently the number one for a newly promoted Premier League side. Trafford ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to recruiting top wonderkids. 

Climbing through the City academy before making the move to Burnley in the summer, Trafford has been tasked with dominating the sticks for Vincent Kompany’s side.

One for the future who could be available for a cut-price, should the Clarets fail to avoid relegation in the first season. We’d recommend keeping a close eye on a man who has already proved himself to be an exciting FM prospect. 

Gavin Bazunu (Southampton)

Selecting wonderkid goalkeepers is always more of a challenge compared to any other position. We all know that shot-stoppers are later developers than most other players.

However, you can give yourself a good start by gunning for a ‘keeper who has plenty of experience in the tank already.

✓ Top Tip

Don’t take the risk

Gavin Bazunu is already a proven talent between the sticks, which is why we think he could be the best goalkeeper to sign in FM24. It’s less of a risk than going for other players on the list. This is especially relevant in a position where mistakes can be costly.

Currently looking to lift Southampton back into the top flight, Bazunu has experience in both League One and the Premier League. 

With an impressive CV to his name, and with his own personal stock only set to increase, we think Bazunu should be your number-one pick in Football Manager 2024.

Looking for more players to sign in FM24? Then take a look at our top picks for all the positions on the pitch:

FM24 best GK to sign FAQs

What GK has the best PA in FM24?

Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro has the best Potential Ability in Football Manager 2024, with 85.

Who is the best GK to sign in FM24?

We think that Gavin Bazunu is the best goalkeeper to sign in Football Manager 2024. He doesn’t have the highest PA, but is already a proven talent, so is a less risky signing.