FM22 Brazilian Wonderkids: Top young Samba PROSPECTS to dance past defenders


Football Manager 2022 is here, which means it's time to start signing some wonderkids to develop into world-beaters for your side.

Brazil has always produced young talent that could become the best in the world, so what better place to focus on than there.

Read on to discover the best Brazilian wonderkids in FM22.

Defining Brazilian Wonderkids

As many of you will know, a wonderkid is a player under the age of 19 with a high potential ability.

From Ronaldinho to Neymar, bringing South American flair to your team has always been one of the most exciting elements of any Football Manager game.

In FM22, there's a ton of Brazilian talent that you should look to sign - we promise you won't regret it!

Joao Pedro (CA 126 - PA Range 150-180)

FM22 Joao Pedro
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POACHER - Joao Pedro will surely snatch you some goals given a chance

Age: 19

Position(s): ST, AM (LR)

Club: Watford

Value: £29-£46 million

Wage: £30,000 a week

Joao Pedro is a striker that oozes class. Whilst his time in England may not have been perfect, there's still clear potential showcased by this Brazilian poacher.

Whether you're looking to take a gamble on his potential or you're ready to hand him a starting place, we believe Joao Pedro could be a major player in FM22.

Reinier (CA 125 - PA Range 150-180)

FM22 Reinier
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TALENT MAKER - At BVB Reinier is nearly guaranteed to become one to watch

Age: 19

Position(s): AM (C)

Club: Borussia Dortmund (on loan from Real Madrid)

Value: £42-£68 million

Wage: £6,000 a week

Currently in the middle of a two-year loan at Europe's new hotbed for young talent, Borussia Dortmund, Reinier is a skilful attacking midfielder with bags of potential.

His parent club Real Madrid will be hesitant to see him depart on a permanent basis, but it's worth keeping a close eye to see if you can swoop in for this wonderkid.

Angelo (CA 115 - PA Range 150-180)

FM22 Angelo
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PROMISING START - Angelo could be a top winger with the right training

Age: 16

Position(s): AM (R), ST

Club: Santos

Value: £9.2-£15 million

Wage: £2,800 a week

Angelo is an attacking midfielder who is great with the ball at his feet but will need to develop his final product.

Can you be the manager to bring him to Europe and take his game to the next level?

Kayky (CA 112 - PA Range 150-180)

FM22 Kayky
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NEW BOY - Kayky has recently moved to Man City where Pep will take over his development

Age: 18

Position(s): AM (R)

Club: Manchester City

Value: £39-£51 million

Wage: £25,000 a week

Certain to be one of the players to watch in FM22, Manchester City's brand new Brazilian hotshot could go right to the very top.

An attacking midfielder with phenomenal technical ability, working under Pep Guardiola is only going to assist this young man as he looks to take over Europe.

Renan (CA 125 - PA Range 140-170)

FM22 Renan
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A WHAT?! - Yes, Brazil can produce top defenders as well as attackers

Age: 19

Position(s): D (LC)

Club: Palmeiras

Value: £6.2-£10.5 million

Wage: £7,000 a week

You associate attacking flair players with Brazil, but they also have a knack for producing solid defenders, and Renan could become just that.

Able to play centrally or on the left, and already with great tackling ability, Renan could be a composed man to sure up your defence for years.

Kaio Jorge (CA 124 - PA Range 140-170)

FM22 Kaio Jorge
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BIG MOVE - Kaio Jorge has already made it to one of the world elites

Age: 19

Position(s): ST

Club: Zebre (Juventus)

Value: £3.7-£6 million

Wage: £30,000 a week

Pele, Neymar, Rodrygo - Santos has some production line - could Kaio Jorge be next?

He has already got a move to European heavyweights Zebre (Juventus), but before his price skyrockets, you could swoop in and get him for just a few million.

Talles Magno (CA 123 - PA Range 140-170)

FM22 Talles Magno
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SUPERSIZE ME - You will need to take him from America to become massive

Age: 19

Position(s): AM (LCR), ST

Club: New York City FC

Value: £10-£16.5 million

Wage: £16,500 a week

Comfortable in any of the front positions, Talles Magno could shoot to the very top with the right development program.

Available for a decent price and already at a good current ability, throwing some money at new York City FC could see you capture one of Brazil's hottest superstars.

Sandry (CA 120 - PA Range 140-170)

FM22 Sandry
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HARD WORKER - Sandry doesn't just rely on his skill with the ball

Age: 18

Position(s): M (C)

Club: Santos

Value: £9.2-£11.5 million

Wage: £4,400 a week

Another, and not the last, Santos player, Sandry is a technical centre midfielder.

He has a great work rate to match his technique, so bring him in if you want a player to put the effort in.

Kaiky (CA 119 - PA Range 140-170)

FM22 Kaiky
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SAFE AT THE BACK - Kaiky brings together top defending and ability on the ball

Age: 17

Position(s): D (C)

Club: Santos

Value: £7.6-£12.5 million

Wage: £325 a week

The third and final Santos player, and another rare appearance for a defender, in the form of Kaiky.

Although not the tallest he will be solid at the back, very determined, and good enough to play the ball out of defence.

Savio (CA 103 - PA 140-170)

FM22 Savio
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A CONTENDER? - Savio could win the big one

Age: 17

Position(s): AM (LR), ST

Club: Atletico Mineiro

Value: £6.2-£10.5 million

Wage: £850 a week

A breakout star in FM21, Savio is once again a superstar wonderkid in this year's game.

His pace and agility on the wings is everything you could want from a Brazilian wonderkid. With the potential to reach Neymar's level, could you develop Savio into a Ballon d'Or nominee?

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