Germany has long been one of the most consistent producers of football talent — a nation where tactical intelligence meets technical excellence. From the fabled academies of Bayern and Dortmund to the sharp scouting networks of clubs like Freiburg and Stuttgart, the Bundesliga remains a goldmine for future stars.

In Football Manager, it’s a league that rewards smart scouting and long-term planning. Beneath the established internationals are a host of teenagers ready to make their mark — whether they’re homegrown prodigies or exciting imports from across Europe and beyond.

This post takes a look at one young player from each Bundesliga club who deserves a closer look in your next save. Some are already on the fringes of first-team action, others are hidden gems buried in the youth squads — but all have the potential to become special with the right development.

Quick disclaimer:
I don’t know their current or potential ability in Football Manager.
You’ll need to get your scouts to dig deeper and uncover who’s truly worth the investment.

Whether you’re starting a long-term save in Germany or just love unearthing future stars, this guide should give you a solid foundation of youth talent to keep an eye on across the Bundesliga.

Let’s dive in and see which wonderkids could define the next generation of German football

Goalkeeper

Diant Ramaj – Heidenheim

Defenders

Noahkai Banks – Ausburg

Leopold Querfeld – Union Berlin

Filippo Mané – Borussia Dortmund

Kasey Bos – Mainz

Lukas Ullrich – Borussia Mönchengladbach

Midfielders

Ebu Bekir Is – Eintracht Frankfurt

Johan Manzambi – Freiburg

Lennart Karl – Bayern Munich

Joel Chima Fujita – St Pauli

Noah Darvich – Stuttgart

Francis Onyeka – Bayer Leverkusen

Attackers

Samuel Mbangula – Werder Bremen

Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit – Hamburg

Max Moerstedt – Hoffenheim

Said El Mala – Köln

Yan Diomande – RB Leipzig

Send your scouts to get reports on these players, see what they think about their potential and their current abilities. If you do sign any, let us know!