Football Manager 2019 was released on November 2nd this year, and here at Football FanCast we’ve delved into the depths of the most detailed version of the game ever to find some of the best wonderkids available on your Everton save.
FM19 comes with a raft of new features and updates. Set your tactical philosophy, rage at a VAR reviewed decision or, most importantly for our young stars, use the brand new training schedule to take a hands-on approach to developing individuals, or your team as a whole.
Whether the youngsters are already described by the media as wonderkids, or if they need a helping hand to reach their potential, bringing a player from the youth team and moulding him into a first-team star has to be one of the most satisfying achievements in FM.
So, who are the young players you should be carefully tracking in the Everton squad? Click through our gallery to find out.
An obvious one to start. Everton signed Lookman for an initial £7.5m from Charlton in January 2017 when he was still just 19-years-old.
A year later he was sent out on loan to RB Leipzig and shone in the Bundesliga, netting five goals in 11 games from the wing.
Age: 20
Value: £11.75m
Wage: £23k p/w until 30/06/2021
Nationality: English
Best position: Attacking Midfielder (Left)
Everton seem to have a knack of producing quality full-backs, and Robinson could be the next off the production line.
The youngster already has six caps for the United States national team and with 15 acceleration and 16 pace on FM19 his physical stats are already extremely impressive.
Age: 20
Value: £2.3m
Wage: £15k p/w until 30/06/2021
Nationality: American
Best position: Defender (Left)
With possibly one of the best names in football, Baningime could become a top defensive midfielder to replace the likes of Morgan Schneiderlin and Idrissa Gueye.
His 15 work rate and 14 tackling could be developed to make him one of the best in the Prem at breaking up opposition attacks.
Age: 19
Value: £950k
Wage: £8k p/w until 30/06/2022
Nationality: English
Best position: Defensive Midfielder
Hornby will be an 18-year-old striker at the start of your save and his stand-out stat has to be an incredible 20 determination.
You'll want to focus on training his finishing and passing if he's to make it as a top striker but the Scotsman is still considered a hot prospect.
Age: 18
Value: £300k
Wage: £8k p/w until 30/06/2021
Nationality: Scottish
Best position: Striker (Centre)
Another left-back, Gibson also has fantastic physical stats with 15 natural fitness the most impressive.
Signed from Newcastle's youth setup in the summer of 2017, the Englishman is an U18 international and can also play at centre-back if needed.
Age: 17
Value: £300k
Wage: £2.5k p/w until 30/06/2020
Nationality: English
Best position: Defender (Left)
Vlasic really is a versatile player, but considering his outstanding all round stats you'll want to play the Croatian in his favoured attacking midfield role when he is back from his season-long loan with CSKA Moscow.
Age: 20
Value: £8.5m
Wage: £27.5k p/w until 30/06/2022
Nationality: Croatian
Best position: Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
Despite his young years, Davies has already become somewhat of a regular starter for the Toffees.
With 15 work rate and 15 stamina the Englishman is a hard working midfielder and could become a star for both club and country on FM19.
Age: 19
Value: £14.75m
Wage: £25k p/w until 30/06/2022
Nationality: English
Best position: Midfielder (Centre)