Nurturing high-potential players
and taking your time to develop them into world-beating superstars is one of the most
rewarding things you can do in Career Mode on FIFA 20.
Who you'll be able to recruit will depend entirely on the funds you have available.
Whether you've got cash to splash
or you're on a tight budget, our guide will show you some of the best options
in the transfer market in terms of high potential and longevity.
Attackers.
Expensive option: Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona. Overall: 83. Potential: 90. Approximate price: £40 million.
Dembele’s potential has been stunted a little due to injury
and middling performances, but he's still a talented player with good base stats to work from.
He's especially good on FIFA,
where his pace combined with five-star weak foot and skills make him a standout.
He should be sought after on any save in which you have the relevant funds.
With him being injury-prone,
it's important to keep Dembele fit to justify the price tag.
Mid-range option: Jonathan David, KRC Genk. Overall: 77. Potential: 88. Approximate price: £13 million.
Jonathan David has established himself
as the key part of the Genk attack this season
and is currently being linked with moves to clubs such
as Manchester United and Arsenal.
If you don't have a great deal to spend but need to add some firepower up front,
the Canadian forward is a strong option, due to his potential of 88
and decent stats in key areas.
His finishing starts at 81 and can easily be improved, plus his 87-rated sprint speed means
he'll be quick enough to escape most defenders.
He also has a magic five-star weak foot that makes him deadly anywhere near goal.
Budget option: Karamoko Dembele, Celtic. Overall: 64. Potential: 85. Approximate price: £1 million.
Karamoko Dembele has seemingly had to deal with high expectations for years, but it's hard to believe that he's still only 17 years old.
With a potential of 85, the Celtic forward is perfect
for Road to Glory saves that work through the divisions.
The small spend of £1 million could turn into a huge bargain if he's given plenty of playing time to develop.
With 84 sprint speed, 90 agility and 85 balance,
you already have a strong platform to work from.
He's ideal for those who want to take a prospect and turn them into a star.
Midfielders. Expensive option: Federico Valverde, Real Madrid. Overall: 82. Potential: 90. Approximate price: £30 million.
The Real Madrid midfielder has grown into an important part of Los Blancos' spine this season.
He has a really solid starting rating on FIFA
and the potential to make him one of the best in the game.
While most teams may struggle to afford Valverde, his well-rounded stats
mean he's more than worth the investment.
He has some pace in midfield with 85-rated sprint speed,
and his 86-rated stamina means he will work hard into the final minutes,
which links well with his high attacking
and defensive work rates.
Valverde can fill a number of roles in midfield and is a brilliant
player to build around.
Mid-range option: Romario Baro, Porto. Overall: 73. Potential: 87. Approximate price: £8 million.
The Porto midfielder has room to grow, which is vital because he initially may not look the most appealing option for £8 million.
However, he is perfect to shape as you see fit in your save.
With useful stats such as 77 sprint speed, 75 ball control and short passing, the tools are there to work with.
Although he can also play from the right, Baro’s lack of explosive pace makes him a solid pick
in the centre, a position from which he can develop quickly.
He's still a good wide option
for players who are happy to work with slower, technical stars on the wing, however.
Budget option: Billy Gilmore, Chelsea.
Overall: 66. Potential: 86. Approximate price: £1 million.
Gilmore's career is just beginning to gain momentum after
some excellent performances for Chelsea.
He's got huge potential and is a shrewd purchase for any club in FIFA,
but even more so for those working with a modest budget.
His attributes are very evenly distributed for his rating,
so he's well-suited to performing a variety of roles in the centre of the park.
He is agile, composed and has good passing stats
even from the start of your save.
Defenders. Expensive option: Dayot Upamecano, RB Leipzig.
Overall: 80. Potential: 89. Approximate price: £20 million.
If you are planning for the future
but also looking for a marquee defender, Upamecano ticks all of the boxes.
The RB Leipzig centre-back not only boasts good defensive attributes for his overall rating,
he also has huge potential to grow
and improve in some key areas that he already excels in, including his 83-rated sprint speed
and 88-rated strength.
If you're looking to build from the back with a defender
who can carry the ball in the midfield,
Upamecano is among the top candidates available.
Medium option: Marash Kumbulla, Hellas Verona.
Overall: 74. Potential: 86. Approximate price: £8 million.
Hellas Verona's Marash Kumbulla is turning into an exciting prospect after an impressive season in Serie A.
Hellas Verona's Marash Kumbulla is turning into an exciting prospect after an impressive season in Serie A.
Vitally, he has high potential and would cost a relatively small amount at the start of your FIFA 20 save.
Vitally, he has high potential and would cost a relatively small amount at the start of your FIFA 20 save.
He's aggressive, has good tackling stats
and is dominant in the air despite being slightly shorter for a centre-back.
With his stats having ample room to grow,
you can also shape Kumbulla to how you see fit.
From an accomplished passer out of the back
to a pacey defender who will be hard to get away from.
Budget option: Ryan Porteous, Hibernian. Overall: 68. Potential: 82. Approximate price: £1.5 million.
A defender with decent potential for Road to Glory saves is Ryan Porteous of Hibernian.
The young Scottish centre-back has some standout
stats despite a low overall rating. His jumping and strength are 83
and 81, respectively, and he has an aggression stat of 87.
He has tons of room to grow
and is worth the risk for most clubs, whether he's a starter at a smaller team
or a squad option somewhere bigger.
Goalkeepers. Expensive option: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Milan. Overall: 85. Potential: 92. Approximate price: £40 million.
If you're looking for someone who can slot into a side right away
but has room for growth, Donnarumma remains an absolutely excellent pick.
His diving and reflexes are already 89-rated, and his "comes for crosses" trait combines
well with his height for complete dominance in the box.
Donnarumma has been an excellent transfer for years in the game, and he remains so here.
Medium option: Alexander Nubel, Schalke. Overall: 75. Potential: 85. Approximate price: £8 million.
Nubel has been signed as the potential heir to Neuer at Bayern Munich, and with a potential of 85, it's easy to see why.
He has excellent reflexes already but needs game time to realize his true potential.
For £8 million, you can do a lot worse than a 23-year-old prospect who could put 10 years at your club.
Budget option: Lucas Chevalier, Lille. Overall: 61. Potential: 84. Approximate price: £500,000.
If you're after a young, cheap goalkeeper with great potential, then Lille’s Lucas Chevalier should come into your consideration.
He is perfect for saves where you need a long-term stopper to build on.
His age and potential means you could get 15 years out of him.
He also won't necessarily dent your budget too much
but has the potential to command a big fee if you ever want to sell.
So there you have our tips for players who can develop into
potential stars across many years on FIFA 20 whatever your budget.
Let us know your favorite signings and bargains in the comments section below.
