updates | April 20, 2026

Where can I scout in FIFA?

Straight away you can see that the best places to send your scouts are Central Europe, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Spain and Portugal. After that, the chances drop off quite significantly. It’s not impossible to find the best players in say North America or Australia, but it is much less likely.

How do you develop youth players in FIFA?

Go to the Office tab, hover over Youth Staff, then move the right stick left or right to show Youth Academy. Click this to see your youth players and adjust their Development Plan, promote them to the senior squad, or release them from the team. To get more youth players, go to Youth Staff and hire a scout.

When should I promote youth players FIFA 21?

You can promote a youth player just before you advance to the next season and their potential will be downgraded as you enter it.

Why is youth academy locked?

Your youth academy is greyed out because the scouts you know are not for your youth squad rather for your first team. The hired scouts need a place to scout. After you select the country and set up a scouting network, they will send you monthly report every month.

What does technically gifted mean?

If a player is technically gifted it means that he demonstrates good control over the ball in all aspects of the game.

Has potential to be special players FIFA 21?

EA Sports have confirmed the three players with the best potential in FIFA 21 Career Mode:

  • Kylian Mbappé: 90>95.
  • Jadon Sancho: 87-93.
  • Joao Felix: 81>93.
  • Kai Havertz: 85>93.
  • Vinicius Jr.: 80>93.
  • T. Alexander-Arnold: 87>92.
  • Erling Haaland: 84>92.
  • Matthijs de Ligt: 85>92.

    Can you train youth players FIFA 21?

    No longer are you restricted to training five youth players at a time and crossing your fingers that they don’t fail drills when you simulate through them. In FIFA 21, youth development is dependent upon player form and the growth plan you choose.