EA Sports FC 24: How to Develop Youth Players in Career Mode

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 01 May 2023

Yo, what’s good, EA FC squad? If you’re lookin’ to be the next big-shot manager in FC 24 Career Mode, you’ve gotta focus on developing that young talent. I’m talking ’bout turning those little greenhorns into full-fledged superstars. Trust me, it’s lit when you build your dream team from the ground up.

Scouting – Finding Those Hidden Gems

First off, you gotta get yourself some top-notch scouts, aight? Remember, their stats matter. Experience tells you how many players they’ll find, and Judgment tells you how dope those players will be. Ideally, you want scouts that are off the charts in both.

Budget’s tight? Go for scouts with high Judgment but lower Experience. Better to have a few solid prospects than a ton of scrubs.

Types of Youth Players in EA FC 24

Technically Gifted: These dudes got mad dribbling skills and can score some absolute bangers.

Winger: These speedsters can blaze down the wing and are great for whipping in those deadly crosses.

Physically Strong: The tanks. Tall, muscular, and aggressive — perfect for bullying the other team.

Playmaker: These are your maestros, the guys who can pick a pass that unlocks defenses.

Attacker: These players often need substantial development but have high potential.

Defensive Minded: Built for defensive roles.

Goalkeeper: Self-explanatory; your last line of defense…

Depending on your team strategy, a balanced mix or a specialized group can be chosen.

Choosing Players – Show Me the Money!

You get the scouting report. Before you get all giddy, check their market price. High price = high potential. Don’t bother with those under $250,000 unless you really see something special.

Player Development – The Meat and Potatoes

Once you’ve cherry-picked your future stars, it’s time for the fun part: development.

Positioning:

Use tools like Sofifa’s Player Calculator to get the best spot for your lad. Don’t underestimate the power of positioning; a CM might just turn out to be a killer CDM with the right tweaks.

Development Plans:

Here you gotta focus on four key stats: Skill Moves, Weak Foot, Attacking Work Rate, and Defensive Work Rate; choose according to what you wanna see on the field. Want a more versatile player? Work on that Weak Foot. Need a tireless mid? Boost that Work Rate.

Game Time:

Look, if you’re not letting these youngsters see some action, you’re doing it all wrong. Sub them in the last 10-15 mins or even start ’em against weaker teams to boost their confidence and development.

Training:

Scheduled Training: Regular training sessions are crucial. Assign drills that focus on the player’s weak areas or further enhance their strengths.

Group Training: Train players in groups based on their needs. For instance, defenders can be trained together on positioning and tackling.

Keeping Tabs

Make sure to check your Youth Academy’s progress through monthly emails. If you’ve got players complaining about game time, get them in there, or you risk losing ’em for good.

A green tick on the squad hub means the player is responding well to training. It’s like getting a thumbs-up from the player himself!

Promotions & Loans

You’ve got a hot prospect burning a hole in your Youth Academy? Promote him. If he’s promising but not quite ready for the big time, consider loaning him out for a season.

Building a young squad is where the real grind and the real fun are at. It takes patience, strategy, and a keen eye for talent. But when you finally see your homegrown talent lifting that trophy, you’ll know it was all worth it…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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