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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In Episode 16 of FC Wonderkid, we break down the young talents, bold club decisions, and future superstars shaping elite football right now. From Manchester City trusting youth at the highest level, to Arsenal’s elite young defence, Aston Villa’s historic run, and the wonderkids you need to know before the next transfer window.

EPISODE 16 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:00 – Man City Go Bold: Trusting Youth at the Top Level | Cherki & Foden the New Elite Duo.

00:07:10 – Arsenal’s Young Defense Appreciation

00:10:04 – Aston Villa’s 9-Game Winning Run | Morgan Rogers’ Breakout into the best in the league talk

00:12:01 – Wonderkids You NEED to Know Before the Next Transfer Window | Rayan, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts & More

00:35:15 – Michael Olise: Still Underrated, Still Elite

00:37:42 – Strasbourg’s Historic Season? Why This Year Feels Different

00:41:50 – Lamine Yamal Will Win the Ballon d’Or | Why He Beats Haaland & Mbappé

00:44:50 – JJ Gabriel Spotlight: A Prospect Set to Make History

00:48:00 – Chelsea’s Centre-Back Dilemma | Youth Options, Big Decisions & Why Valentín Barco Deserves More Respect

00:53:50 – Bold Barcelona Prediction | Marc Bernal & the Difficult Choices Ahead

00:56:20 – Can Panichelli Reach the World Cup? The Case For & Against

00:58:40 – Outro

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Rúben Amorim has become one of the most judged managers in world football. Liverpool headaches, Man City youth revolution, early World Cup predictions, wonderkids you MUST know & more!

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Timestamps of Episode 15:

00:00:00 — Intro

00:01:05 — Trust Rúben Amorim.

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00:14:50 — What’s happening at Liverpool? Can Florian Wirtz + Mo Salah coexist?

00:22:03 — Man City Youth Revolution: Cherki Bargain Signing

00:27:00 — Arsenal Defense Options & Aston Villa Rebuild

00:29:50 — World Cup Early Thoughts: Vuskovic Will Go Bold

00:35:25 — Declan Rice for Ballon d’Or? Comparing World Class Midfielders.

00:37:43 — England Midfield Plan vs Croatia

00:39:04 — Haaland vs Mbappé: Battle of Titans.

00:42:25 — USMNT Should Go Through.

00:44:00 — Neymar MUST Be in the World Cup

00:47:20 — Don’t Sleep on Japan! Young Core Rising

00:49:30 — Wonderkids You Need to Know (Yan Diomande, Leipzig)

01:03:00 — Outro

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In this episode we GO BOLD and break down the biggest rising stars in world football — from the Champions League to the U17 World Cup. We analyse Estêvão’s incredible impact, highlight wonderkids Chelsea are scouting or have already secured, and talk about talents like Geovany Quenda, Lennart Karl, Rayan (Vasco), JJ Gabriel, Robinho Jr., and Kenan Yıldız.

FC Wonderkid Episode 14 Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:00 – Estêvão’s Bold Champions League Impact + Why Everyone Should Watch Vasco’s Rayan

00:03:35 – Chelsea’s Defensive Future: The Young Talents to Track

00:07:30 – Geovany Quenda: Remember the Name — Chelsea’s Elite Early Move (feat. Rodrigo Mora)

00:13:45 – Wonderkids Lighting It Up Who Look Destined for Chelsea

00:18:25 – Lennart Karl Has ARRIVED: The Best 2008-Born Player?

00:22:50 – PORTUGAL Win the U17 World Cup + Our Best XI of the Tournament

00:35:15 – COMO Are Going BOLD! Cesc Fàbregas Is Becoming an Elite Young Manager

00:40:30 – Wonderkids Who Could Be on the Move Soon

00:42:40 – Phil Foden’s Elite Legacy + Are Arsenal the Premier League Favourites?

00:50:00 – Juventus… Please Extend Kenan Yıldız Immediately

00:54:30 – JJ Gabriel & Robinho Jr.: Future Duo in Manchester United’s First Team?

00:56:30 – Outro

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We reveal the Best U23 Premier League XI, break down the full Manchester United rebuild under Rúben Amorim, and debate why Argentina and Portugal must be major World Cup 2026 contenders.

Plus: Ian Wright backing Bellingham, Ronaldo’s impact on Portugal, Brazil’s future with Estevão (and possible Neymar return), bold Premier League predictions, Man City’s next steps, Haaland’s generational rise, and the top wonderkids outside Europe’s top 5 leagues.

Shoutout to Irish hero Troy Parrott.

Timestamps – Episode 13

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:20 – Best U23 XI in the Premier League

00:26:30 – Manchester United rebuild under Rúben Amorim

00:38:39 – Argentina & Portugal are World Cup 2026 favourites

00:43:10 – Ian Wright defending Jude Bellingham

00:47:01 – Ronaldo, Carlos Queiroz & Mourinho shaping Portugal

00:53:00 – Estevão leading Brazil? Will Neymar return?

00:59:03 – Bold Premier League predictions & Man City rebuild

01:02:10 – Erling Haaland: generational striker

01:07:20 – Wonderkids you must know (outside top 5 leagues)

01:17:00 – Outro & Irish hero Troy Parrott

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FULL EPISODE 12 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:45 – Expectations for the Portuguese National Team after the big win!

00:06:37 – U17 World Cup Breakdown: Final predictions + all the standout names you MUST know from the tournament so far.

00:21:50 – Chelsea Recruitment Masterclass (Again): Deinner Ordóñez signed & Dastan Satpayev incoming. Chelsea’s scouting keeps winning.

00:28:10 – Estevão Willian: Can he one day compete with Lamine Yamal?

00:32:06 – Manchester United

Realistic signings the club should be targeting next.

00:36:50 – The World Has Discovered Kees Smit

A bold prediction for a record transfer in AZ Alkmaar history.

00:40:50 – Woltemade Appreciation + Liverpool’s Issues

Why Woltemade is rising fast — and what’s really going wrong at Anfield.

00:47:08 – Bayern Munich Are Trusting the Youth

00:49:24 – XI of Wonderkids Impressing This Season

Our full lineup of the biggest breakout stars.

01:01:49 – No Álvaro Carreras for Spain?

A shocker — and a terrible decision.

01:04:40 – Can England Win the World Cup?

And should Phil Foden start every game?

01:11:00 – Outro + Final Bold Suggestion on Rúben Amorim

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