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4-2-3-1 Direct • Counter-AttackFM27 Tactical HubPosition: DR

Best FM27 Counter-Attack DR Wonderkids

We tracked 27 FM27 DR wonderkids suited for Counter-Attack, with an average age of 19.4 and a median asking price of €81M. Top-rated standouts include Warren Zaïre-Emery, Xavi Espart, Matteo Palma.

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27
Avg Age
19.4
Median Price
€81M
Top Fit
Warren Zaïre-Emery

Tactical DNA & Key Roles Blueprint

Formation: 4-2-3-1 Direct

Absorb pressure in a disciplined shape before springing forward through direct wingers and a clinical spearhead.

Goalkeeper (Defend)GK
Key FM Attributes
ReflexesHandlingAerial Reach
Full-Back (Defend)DL
Key FM Attributes
TacklingMarkingPositioning
Central Defender (Defend)DC (L)
Key FM Attributes
MarkingTacklingHeading
Defensive Midfielder (Defend)DM / MC
Key FM Attributes
TacklingPositioningAnticipation
Central Midfielder (Support)MC
Key FM Attributes
PassingDecisionsTeamwork
Attacking Midfielder (Attack)AMC
Key FM Attributes
Off The BallPassingDribbling
Winger (Attack)AML
Key FM Attributes
AccelerationPaceDribbling
Advanced Forward (Attack)ST
Key FM Attributes
FinishingOff The BallAcceleration

Curated Scouting Shortlists for Counter-Attack

Direct recommendations tailored for different transfer budgets and squad objectives

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Top 3 Elite Targets
Pure Ceiling

Highest potential ceilings for future world-class squad dominance

#1Warren Zaïre-Emery
Warren Zaïre-Emery
PSGPSG•PA World-Class Ceiling
€133M
90% Fit
#2Archie Gray
Archie Gray
TottenhamTottenham•PA Elite Wonderkid
€202M
84% Fit
#3Jack Hinshelwood
Jack Hinshelwood
BrightonBrighton•PA Elite Wonderkid
€108M
86% Fit
Top 3 Bargain Gems
≤ €10M Budget

Outstanding tactical fit with accessible transfer fees for any squad

#1Javier Boñar
Javier Boñar
GironaGirona•Age 21
€4.7M
75% Fit
#2Filippo Mané
Filippo Mané
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund•Age 21
€4.7M
72% Fit
#3Nacho Pérez
Nacho Pérez
Levante•Age 17
€2.3M
70% Fit
Top 3 Ready Starters
Instant CA

Highest current ability to make an immediate impact from Matchday 1

#1Warren Zaïre-Emery
Warren Zaïre-Emery
PSGPSG•CA 154
€133M
90% Fit
#2Jack Hinshelwood
Jack Hinshelwood
BrightonBrighton•CA 144
€108M
86% Fit
#3Pau Navarro
Pau Navarro
VillarrealVillarreal•CA 143
€143M
89% Fit
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Warren Zaïre-Emery

Warren Zaïre-Emery

PSG•Age 20•France

World-Class CeilingDRWBRDM
Tackling 20Marking 20
Fit
90%
Est. Price
€133M
Expires
2029
Fit
89%
DR
Villarreal
Spain
Pau Navarro

Pau Navarro

Villarreal•Age 21•Spain

Elite WonderkidDRDC
Tackling 20Marking 20
Fit
89%
Est. Price
€143M
Expires
2030
Fit
88%
DR
Villarreal
United States
Alex Freeman

Alex Freeman

Villarreal•Age 21•United States

Top-Flight ProspectDRWBR
Tackling 20Marking 20
Fit
88%
Est. Price
€108M
Expires
2032
Fit
86%
DR
Brighton
England
Jack Hinshelwood

Jack Hinshelwood

Brighton•Age 21•England

Elite WonderkidDRWBRDM
Tackling 20Positioning 20
Fit
86%
Est. Price
€108M
Expires
2029
Fit
85%
DR
Man Utd
France
Leny Yoro

Leny Yoro

Man Utd•Age 20•France

Elite WonderkidDRDC
Tackling 20Marking 20
Fit
85%
Est. Price
€70M
Expires
2029
Fit
84%
DR
Tottenham
England
Archie Gray

Archie Gray

Tottenham•Age 20•England

Elite WonderkidDRDMMC
Tackling 20Positioning 19
Fit
84%
Est. Price
€202M
Expires
2030
Fit
83%
DR
Sporting CP
Spain
Iván Fresneda

Iván Fresneda

Sporting CP•Age 21•Spain

Top-Flight ProspectDRWBR
Tackling 20Positioning 20
Fit
83%
Est. Price
€81M
Expires
2028
Fit
82%
DR
Chelsea
Italy
Marco Palestra

Marco Palestra

Chelsea•Age 21•Italy

Elite WonderkidDRWBRMR
Acceleration 20Pace 20
Fit
82%
Est. Price
€180M
Expires
2033
Fit
81%
DR
Newcastle
England
Lewis Miley

Lewis Miley

Newcastle•Age 20•England

Elite WonderkidDRDMMC
Pace 20Marking 16
Fit
81%
Est. Price
€101M
Expires
2032
Fit
81%
DR
Crystal Palace
Israel
Anan Khalaili

Anan Khalaili

Crystal Palace•Age 21•Israel

Top-Flight ProspectDRWBRMR
Tackling 20Marking 19
Fit
81%
Est. Price
€98M
Expires
2031
Fit
79%
DR
Udinese
Germany
Matteo Palma

Matteo Palma

Udinese•Age 18•Germany

Elite WonderkidDRDC
Tackling 20Marking 19
Fit
79%
Est. Price
€70M
Expires
2031
Fit
79%
DR
Stuttgart
Germany
Finn Jeltsch

Finn Jeltsch

Stuttgart•Age 19•Germany

Elite WonderkidDRDCDM
Pace 20Concentration 17
Fit
79%
Est. Price
€183M
Expires
2030
Fit
78%
DR
Barcelona
Spain
Xavi Espart

Xavi Espart

Barcelona•Age 19•Spain

Elite WonderkidDRDLWBR
Tackling 20Pace 19
Fit
78%
Est. Price
€101M
Expires
2030
Fit
78%
DR
Blackburn
Northern Ireland
Tom Atcheson

Tom Atcheson

Blackburn•Age 19•Northern Ireland

Elite WonderkidDRDC
Pace 19Tackling 18
Fit
78%
Est. Price
€261M
Expires
2030
Fit
78%
DR
AR
Thiago Silvero

Thiago Silvero

Vélez•Age 20•Argentina

Top-Flight ProspectDRDC
Tackling 20Pace 19
Fit
78%
Est. Price
€11M
Expires
2028
Fit
77%
DR
Real Sociedad
Spain
Héctor Fort

Héctor Fort

Real Sociedad•Age 19•Spain

Elite WonderkidDRDLDC
Pace 20Tackling 16
Fit
77%
Est. Price
€97M
Expires
2031
Fit
76%
DR
Lens
France
Kyllian Antonio

Kyllian Antonio

Lens•Age 18•France

Top-Flight ProspectDRDC
Tackling 18Marking 18
Fit
76%
Est. Price
€11M
Expires
2028
Fit
75%
DR
Girona
Spain
Javier Boñar

Javier Boñar

Girona•Age 21•Spain

Developing ProspectDRDCWBR
Tackling 18Pace 18
Fit
75%
Est. Price
€4.7M
Expires
2030
Fit
74%
DR
SL Benfica
Portugal
Daniel Banjaqui

Daniel Banjaqui

SL Benfica•Age 18•Portugal

Elite WonderkidDRWBR
Pace 20Tackling 16
Fit
74%
Est. Price
€81M
Expires
2031
Fit
74%
DR
IT
Emanuele Lulli

Emanuele Lulli

Roma•Age 18•Italy

Top-Flight ProspectDRWBRMR
Tackling 20Marking 18
Fit
74%
Est. Price
€11M
Expires
2029
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