Football Manager 2018 wonderkids are essential if you want to succeed with a long-term career – and we've rounded up 150 of the very best for you to sign in every position.

The full game has been officially launched, but fans have already had the chance to scout for the finest talents through the beta version of FM18.

Pacey strikers, lock-picking midfielders, and powerhouse defenders have all been unearthed and could inspire your team for a decade and beyond.

Under-21 wonderkids often come with low transfer fees and minimal wage costs, but can be the finest stars in your team.

There are enough young stars available for low costs to be able to exclusively sign next-gen players if your have the patience to manage the team long enough.

Scroll down to reveal 150 of the best wonderkids in Football Manager 2018.

Goalkeepers

First up, you need a goalkeeper. Signing a teenage stopper who is already worthy of a starting spot is always a great idea.

Keepers develop longer and peak later than outfield stars, meaning you could get an entire decade of action from some of the hottest young talents.

Forget the rest of your team for now, make sure you're guarded between the sticks immediately...

Centre-backs

Once your keeper is in place, a rock-solid central defensive partnership is key to ensuring your No 1 isn't swamped with shots.

For those occasions when your strikers simply can't find the net, it's always a fantastic feeling when you can rely on an airtight defence to firm up a clean sheet.

Attackers win games, defences win titles...

Full-backs

When you're satisfied with your central partnership, full-backs are available to revolutionise your defence and attack.

There's a whole variety of styles when it comes to right-backs and left-backs, from 'defence-first' stars to rapid wing-backs who can patrol the entire length of the pitch.

If your system suits full-backs, there are plenty available for cheaper than most other positions...

Central Midfielders

The most personalised positions on the pitch are the central midfield roles, with a whole variety of players and styles to choose from.

Will you go defensive, attacking, or box-to-box with your middle men? Centre midfielders come in all shapes and sizes but passing and strong mental stats should be the common denominators.

Central midfielders will dictate your team, tactics, style and success. Choose wisely...

Wingers

Once you have the base of your defence and midfield locked in, snapping up exciting attacking talents will add the quality required to triumph at any level.

Wingers utilised in almost every formation with varying degrees of width – whether they be traditional ball crossers or scything inside forwards.

Some tactics can see your wingers become more of a threat than your strikers – make some big investments...

Strikers

At the end of the day, the entire game revolves around hitting the back of the net, and prolific strikers aren't tough to find when they're developing.

Always keep your style of play in mind when signing wonderkid hot-shots, with nimble poachers and towering targetmen equally devastating when used correctly.

There's a huge stack of young strikers itching for their chance at the top level – you're spoiled for choice – but choose carefully and you could sign your club's all-time legend for minimal costs...

Of course, not every wonderkid will lead your team to glory on the domestic and international stages, but the 150 stars detailed above all have potential to do so.

Wonderkids need plenty of time and patience to develop properly, with first team experience – including loan spells – key to unlocking their talents.

If you prepare a strong crop of under 21 stars at the beginning of the game, and nurture them correctly, prepare to take over the world in just a few years.

HAPPY SCOUTING...