Football Manager 27 is officially out and available to buy, with the world’s most popular football simulator franchise already racking up hours of game time across the globe.
More widely known as ‘FM27’, the video game has long been known as one of the most loved football management games since it started in 1992. Originally known as Championship Manager and created by the Collier brothers and Sports Interactive, it rebranded in 2004 and has evolved from simple text-and-circle 2D spreadsheets into a full 3D match engine.
With tactics, team shape, formation, transfers and contracts all available to be controlled, this year’s edition of FM is already hailed as a "triumphant return to form" after FM26's widely criticised ‘clunky’ gameplay.
In Football Manager, players are judged by their Potential Ability (PA) and Current Ability (CA), and rated on a 0 to 200 scale, with gamers across the globe scouring the database to find their stars of the future.
But who are the top Scottish youngsters to sign on this year’s edition of the game? Using FM27’s PA rating, we look at 10 of the top young Scottish talents that can develop for your side on this latest edition of the popular football simulator:
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1. Fletcher Boyd - Aston Villa
Made his mark with Aberdeen, scoring as a 16-year-old after being handed his debut in May 2024, before moving to Aston Villa two years later. On FM27, Boyd can play as a second Striker, a channel forward, or in an attacking midfield role. One of the top rated Scottish talents on the game, he has a PA that peaks at around 150. | SNS Group / SFA Photo: SNS Group / SFA
2. Daniel Kelly - Millwall
The former Celtic youth star is seen as a player that can develop into a highly rated, solid prospect on FM27, with a PA of 140. Has a starting valued of £5million on the game, with his best attributes viewed as natural fitness, pace, and acceleration. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Evan Mooney - Arsenal
The 18-year-old former St Mirren forward is one of the highest rated Scottish players on FM27. While he will need developing, his PA can go as high as 150, meaning he is a notable Scottish talent on this year's edition of the game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Cameron Bragg - Southampton
The 21-year-old has emerged as a key player for Southampton over the last year, and his FM27 ratings reflect his growth in real life. Valued anywhere between £5million and £20million on the game, his PA can reach as high as 140 according to Football Manager experts. Capped at Scotland Under-21 level, his is also eligible for England.