Football Manager 2018: 25 Wonderkids You Need To Sign

By Mark Langshaw / December 5, 2017

18. Matthijs De Ligt

Age: 18

Team: Ajax

Matthijs De Ligt is already one of the best defenders in the Dutch Eredivisie, and he has all of the necessary credentials to make it in Europe's top leagues within a season or two, with careful nurturing, of course.

In fact, the Ajax youngster has the potential to become one of the best centre-backs in the world, but his club will expect at least £17 million for him, which is a bargain if you have that kind of money lying around.