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Young FM26 Defenders

Centre-backs and full-backs aged 21 or younger at launch, selected for different defensive structures and build-up responsibilities.

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Pau Cubarsí
CBFM26 age 18

Pau Cubarsí

Spain flag FC Barcelona · Spain

ProgressorHigh-level starting defender already suited to demanding possession football, with an elite long-term ceiling.
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Jorrel Hato
FBFM26 age 19

Jorrel Hato

Netherlands flag Chelsea · Netherlands

ProgressorHigh-value multi-role defender for managers who vary their build-up shape.
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Dean Huijsen
CBFM26 age 20

Dean Huijsen

Spain flag Real Madrid · Spain

ProgressorHigh-level build-up defender with the profile to become an elite-system centre-back.
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Rico Lewis
FBFM26 age 20

Rico Lewis

England flag Manchester City · England

ProgressorHigh-level tactical specialist with elite value in a structured positional-possession system.
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Ousmane Diomande
CBFM26 age 21

Ousmane Diomande

Ivory Coast flag Sporting CP · Ivory Coast

DefenderHigh-upside starting defender for an aggressive system, with the physical range to succeed at elite level.
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Luka Vušković
CBFM26 age 18

Luka Vušković

Croatia flag Hamburger SV · Croatia

ProgressorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Kosta Nedeljković
FBFM26 age 19

Kosta Nedeljković

Serbia flag RB Leipzig · Serbia

ProgressorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Leny Yoro
CBFM26 age 19

Leny Yoro

France flag Manchester United · France

ProgressorFirst-team defender with elite upside who benefits from a stable partner and patient accumulation of major minutes.
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Christian Mawissa
CBFM26 age 20

Christian Mawissa

France flag AS Monaco · France

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Jair Cunha
CBFM26 age 20

Jair Cunha

Brazil flag Nottingham Forest · Brazil

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Jérémy Jacquet
CBFM26 age 20

Jérémy Jacquet

France flag Rennes · France

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Mamadou Sarr
CBFM26 age 20

Mamadou Sarr

France flag RC Strasbourg · France

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Nico O’Reilly
FBFM26 age 20

Nico O’Reilly

England flag Manchester City · England

ProgressorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Pietro Comuzzo
CBFM26 age 20

Pietro Comuzzo

Italy flag Fiorentina · Italy

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Abdukodir Khusanov
CBFM26 age 21

Abdukodir Khusanov

Uzbekistan flag Manchester City · Uzbekistan

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Matte Smets
CBFM26 age 21

Matte Smets

Belgium flag KRC Genk · Belgium

ProgressorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Valentín Barco
FBFM26 age 21

Valentín Barco

Argentina flag RC Strasbourg · Argentina

ProgressorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Wouter Goes
CBFM26 age 21

Wouter Goes

Netherlands flag AZ · Netherlands

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Development risk is different for defenders

Young defenders often need stable minutes, clear spacing and experienced support. Consider whether a prospect is ready for open-field defending, aerial responsibility or build-up pressure before making him central to the system.

Scout by defensive idea

Possession teams can continue with our progressive defenders, while the broader FM26 defender guide includes established alternatives.

FM26 SHORTLIST FAQ

Questions about Young FM26 Defenders

What is the Young FM26 Defenders shortlist?

Centre-backs and full-backs aged 21 or younger at launch, selected for different defensive structures and build-up responsibilities.

Does this page publish exact FM26 attributes?

No. SquadCompass uses original qualitative bands, role profiles and editorial assessments rather than reproducing exact in-game database attributes.