FM22 Italian Wonderkids: Ten prospects that will propel your team to the top

Football Manager 2022 has finally arrived, which means it's time to start scouting the next generation of hotshot wonderkids.

We've got you covered with ten of the brightest Italian superstars that could light up your FM22 save for years to come.

Italian Wonderkids

Fresh from their victory at Euro 2020, the Italians will look to continue their progression by swallowing up more top trophies on the international stage.

In FM22, Mancini's men look set to continue their dominance, with these ten superstars certain to help cement Italy's place as one of the most fearsome national teams in the world.

Be sure to bring them to your club before the rest of Europe gets there first.

Sebastian Esposito (CA 122 - PA 152)

Age: 19

Club: Basel (On loan from Inter)

Value: £8.2 - 10 million

Wage: £9,750 a week

Everyone loves a wonderkid striker, and Sebastian Esposito is exactly that.

Able to operate centrally and out wide, the 19-year-old Inter Milan prospect has been a wonderkid for a number of years, but has yet to flourish in real life.

Spending the first season of FM22 out on loan at Basel, can you keep track of his progression and swoop in for a cut-price?

Samuele Ricci (CA 127 - PA 150 - 180)

Age: 20

Club: Empoli

Value: £12.5 - 22 million

Wage: £30,500 a week

A talented midfielder with all the traits to become a superstar, Samuele Ricci is a player that should be on your mind in FM22.

Able to operate centrally, or just in front of the defenders, Ricci deserves a step up the ladder, can you be the manager that guides him closer to the top?

Manuel Gasparini (CA 101 - PA 120 - 150)

Age: 19

Club: Udinese

Value: £90,000 - 900,000

Wage: £0 a week

Donnarumma may be the future of Italian goalkeeping, but Manuel Gasparini will certainly do his best to displace him from that position.

A talented goalkeeper with a ton of potential, Gasparini is currently looking to break into Udinese's first team.

Be sure to keep an eye on this youngster and don't be afraid to take a gamble on his potential.

Eddie Salcedo (CA 121 - PA 154)

Age: 20

Club: Spezia (on loan from Inter)

Value: £8.8 - 11 million

Wage: £4,800 a week

Another player that has risen through Inter's ranks, Eddie Salcedo has the potential to become one of the best wingers in the game.

With his phenomenal physical stats, Salcedo is crying out for a manager to take him to the next level.

Keep an eye on his development, because there's every chance this young star could look to force a move from the San Siro in Football Manager 2022.

Andrea Papetti (CA 118 - PA 130 - 160)

Age: 19

Club: Brescia

Value: £700,000 - 7 million

Wage: £7,500 a week

A physical centre-back created in the same mould as Bonucci, Andrea Papetti could be Italy's next big thing.

His tireless work ethic and excellent physical stats make him ready-made for a move to the next level.

Carefully plotting his development will serve you well, as you look to turn Papetti into one of Europe's best defenders in FM22.

Wilfried Gnonto (CA 105 - PA 130 - 160)

Age: 17

Club: FC Zurich

Value: £950,000 - 9.6 million

Wage: £1,600 a week

18-year-old Wilfried Gnonto is a dangerous attacking midfielder with an enormous amount of pace and flair.

Whilst he may not appear like anything special at the beginning of the game, there's no doubt that this young Italian wizard could become a Ferrari in Football Manager 2022.

Pietro Pellegri (CA 122 - PA 130 - 160)

Age: 20

Club: AC Milan (on loan from Monaco)

Value: £8.6 - 11 million

Wage: £19,750 a week

A throwback striker with a physical presence and a high potential ceiling, it's no wonder that AC Milan brought this man in to act as an understudy to Ibrahimovic.

Whilst he may not have the same natural flair, Pietro Pellegri is definitely a talented young striker that could grow into one of the very best.

If things don't work out in Milan, bring him to your club and raise him to glory in FM22.

Nicolo Rovella (CA 129 - PA 150 - 180)

Age: 20

Club: Genoa (on loan from Zebre)

Value: £9 - 15 million

Wage: £0 a week

With the gegenpressing system changing in Football Manager 2022, your players are going to need a lot of stamina, and Nicolo Rovella certainly fits that criteria.

Young, hungry, and with the ability to dominate your midfield for the next ten years, you'd be mad not to try and bring Rovella to your club.

Franco Tongya (CA 100 - PA 130 - 160)

Age: 19

Club: Marseille

Value: £400,000 - 3.9 million

Wage: £1,100 a week

An attack-minded midfielder with the ability to venture forward and create chances, Franco Tongya has all the capabilities to become the next Pirlo.

His natural fitness and determination are massive bonuses, making him one to watch in this year's game.

Don't wait too long though, as we can see Europe's elite quickly taking a liking to Tongya.

Riccardo Calafiori (CA 122 - PA 140 - 170)

Age: 19

Club: Roma

Value: £7.2 - 12.5 million

Wage: £21,500

Full-backs are the future, and Riccardo Calafiori could certainly be the ideal man to lead the offensive charge from your backline in Football Manager 2022.

With a high potential ceiling and a low valuation, what are you willing to gamble on this exciting young talent?

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