In FC Wonderkid Episode 19, we dive deep into the next generation of elite talent, major market value explosions, and big decisions shaping modern football.

We discuss whether Liam Rosenior is truly ready for one of football’s biggest jobs at Chelsea, identify wonderkids who could quadruple their value, and debate whether Kees Smit could command a €50M+ transfer fee.

You’ll also hear about:

• Two centre-backs with world-class potential from Ecuador and Austria

• A bold striker solution for West Ham

• Eintracht Frankfurt’s continued trust in youth

• The growing influence of young managers in the modern game

EPISODE 19 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:55 – Is Liam Rosenior ready for the Chelsea job?

18:30 – Wonderkids set to quadruple their market value (Jacobo Ramón & João Simões)

44:50 – €50M+ transfer incoming? Kees Smit & top Eredivisie talents

52:04 – Two centre-backs with world-class potential (Ecuador & Austria)

55:20 – Bold West Ham striker move + Eintracht Frankfurt trusting youth

1:00:01 – Talking about the young managers in modern football

1:07:50 – Outro

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From Rúben Amorim’s philosophy to the truth about Florian Wirtz, from elite academies to historic moments, this episode is about context, patience, and perspective — the things modern football debates often ignore and most importantly Wonderkids.

Episode 18 Timestamps:

00:00:00 — Intro

00:00:57 — Time Will Prove Us Right About Rúben Amorim

Why trusting the process isn’t naive — it’s necessary.

00:17:18 — Florian Wirtz Was Never a Flop

Reality finally catching up with the obvious. Why Wirtz’s level was never in doubt — plus thoughts on his elite partnership with Hugo Ekitiké at Liverpool.

00:23:20 — Manchester City’s Youth Blueprint

Why City remains one of the safest environments for young players in world football — elite structure and guarantees.

00:27:55 — Aston Villa: Living History in Real Time

111 years later, Villa are writing a new chapter.

00:29:26 — AFCON’s Young Takeover

Spotlight on Yan Diomandé, Ibrahim Mbaye, and the youth movement redefining AFCON.

00:36:37 — Youngsters Breaking Out This Season

00:47:20 — Our Top 5 U23 Players of 2025

00:53:40 — FC Wonderkid Best XI U23 (2025)

00:56:40 — Outro

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EPISODE 17 – FC WONDERKID PODCAST

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:45 – Real Madrid vs Barcelona: title race updates & opinions. Could Mbappé really finish his career without a Ballon d’Or?

00:13:22 – What should happen next with Franco Mastantuono?

00:15:50 – Why we keep defending Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.

00:31:10 – Will Guardiola leave Manchester City at the end of the season?

00:40:30 – How should Garnacho be starting games?

00:43:12 – Is Wirtz finally ready to perform consistently?

00:47:35 – Wonderkids Games

00:50:00 – Youngsters who’ve developed massively in Europe’s top 5 leagues

00:53:50 – Wonderkid Start / Bench / Sell game

01:00:30 – Outro

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