9. Aaron Anselmino
Signed as a promising talent from Boca Juniors, a poor loan spell into injury tok away some of the hype from the modern ideal CB. Another physical player who can play out from the back, Anselmino is projected to be a top-level defender on the level of Vitor Reis. He is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund to earn himself a spot in the first team.
8. Josh Acheampong
As he’s shown in the first team, Josh Acheampong is a defender of the future. He is capable of playing as a right-back and centre-back, he is comfortable on the ball and carrying out from defense, and he has the physical stature to be a handful for anyone. He is projected to be one of the best right-backs in the game and a top-tier central defender.
7. Mike Penders
According to FM26, Mike Penders will be one of the best goalkeepers in world football. Only a dice roll will seperate him from other highly touted prospects like Dennis Seimen, Guillaume Restes, Tommaso Martinelli, and Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro.
6. Jorrel Hato
Unsurprisingly, Jorrel Hato arrives after being a regular starter for Ajax as one of the Blues’ best prospects in the game. Hato has some strong competition as this year’s game has Leny Yoro, Pau Cubarsi, and Dean Huijsen on course to being all-time greats with their potential, he comes in just below them but will still be one of the elite centre-backs in the game if he hits his full potential.
