In Career Mode, a right winger who can grow with your save is worth more than a short‑term upgrade. Overall (OVR) matters today, but potential (POT) is what turns a promising wide player into a long‑term match winner. It’s also why the best targets aren’t always the same as the top right wingers by launch OVR on EA’s ratings pages.

How we’re scoping “highest potential”

  • Ceiling first: we prioritize players with standout POT, then weigh starting OVR and versatility (RW/RM eligibility).
  • Career Mode reality: some elite talents are expensive or recently transferred; others are accessible as loans or reasonable buys.
  • Ages you can build around: most picks are U21–U20, with a couple of U23 exceptions when the ceiling justifies it.

Quick peek

Player Club Positions OVR POT
Tier 1 – Elite Ceilings
Lamine Yamal Barcelona RM/RW 89 95
Désiré Doué Paris SG RW/LW/CM/RM 85 91
Tier 2 – High-Ceiling, Accessible
Geovany Quenda Sporting CP RM/LM/LW/RW 76 88
Antonio Nusa RB Leipzig LW/RM 76 88
Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal RW/CM/RM 76 87
Julien Duranville Borussia Dortmund RM/LM/ST/RW 72 87
Pablo García Real Betis RM/ST/LM/RW 68 87
Maher Carrizo Vélez Sarsfield RM/CAM/ST/RW 72 86
Chemsdine Talbi Sunderland RM/LM/RW 73 86
Honorable Mentions
Savinho Manchester City RW/LW/RM 82 87
Yankuba Minteh Brighton RW — ~85

Tier 1: Elite ceilings (sign if you can)

  • Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, RM/RW) — 95 POT, 89 OVR
    The highest ceiling of any right‑sided wonderkid this cycle. He walks into a top‑flight XI from day one and still has room to grow. Expect a huge fee and strong competition for his signature.
  • Désiré Doué (Paris SG, RW/LW/CM/RM) — 91 POT, 85 OVR
    A rare creator who can start wide right or drift inside as a hybrid playmaker. Big‑club status and versatility keep the price high, but the long‑term payoff is equally high.

Note: Both players are premium targets. If your save starts outside the top tier, plan for a future move (sell‑to‑buy strategy, release clauses, or a loan‑to‑buy if it appears in later windows).

Tier 2: High‑ceiling RWs you can actually get

  • Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP, RM/LM/LW/RW) — 88 POT, 76 OVR
    The complete winger profile for Career Mode: right or left, midfield line or forward line. Good starting OVR and a true top‑end ceiling without the superclub tax.
  • Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig, LW/RM) — 88 POT, 76 OVR
    Naturally left‑sided but comfortable on the right. Explosive pace and one‑v‑one threat make him a plug‑and‑play wide option with top‑end growth.
  • Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal, RW/CM/RM) — 87 POT, 76 OVR
    A right‑sided creator with central midfield minutes in his locker. Develop him on the flank early to sharpen crossing and chance creation, then decide later if he graduates inside.
  • Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund, RM/LM/ST/RW) — 87 POT, 72 OVR
    Lower starting OVR than peers, higher ROI with minutes. If you can give him 25–35 appearances in year one, his acceleration and dribbling turn into end product by season two.
  • Pablo García (Real Betis, RM/ST/LM/RW) — 87 POT, 68 OVR
    A classic Road‑to‑Glory pickup. The OVR is humble; the trajectory isn’t. Target a team where he’ll start often and set a development plan that prioritizes ball control and crossing.
  • Maher Carrizo (Vélez Sarsfield, RM/CAM/ST/RW) — 86 POT, 72 OVR
    Another versatile right‑sider who benefits massively from regular games. Great for leagues where wide forwards must carry transition attacks.
  • Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland, RM/LM/RW) — 86 POT, 73 OVR
    Ready for immediate second‑tier minutes and poised to scale with promotion. If you need early output plus upside, he’s a strong value play.

Honorable mentions (RW‑capable, strong growth)

  • Savinho (Manchester City, RW/LW/RM) — 87 POT, 82 OVR
    The most “day‑one impact” among the accessible names. If the deal structure works (loan or a future window purchase), he’s a safe bet to hit high‑80s.
  • Yankuba Minteh (Brighton, RW)
    An immediate pace‑and‑dribble injection who feels overpowered off the bench. While the exact POT sits below the very top tier, his on‑pitch impact arrives early.

Quick shortlist by need

  • Highest ceiling, immediate XI: Lamine Yamal (95 POT), Désiré Doué (91 POT)
  • Best balance of ceiling and price: Geovany Quenda (88 POT), Antonio Nusa (88 POT)
  • Best sub‑80 OVR projects at RW: Ethan Nwaneri (87 POT), Julien Duranville (87 POT), Pablo García (87 POT), Chemsdine Talbi (86 POT), Maher Carrizo (86 POT)
  • “Win now” profile if available on loan: Savinho (87 POT)

Pricing and availability realities

Two factors shape most RW negotiations in year one. First, superclubs know what they have—elite teenagers are rarely cheap and often uninterested in lateral moves. Second, some of the best value is sitting just below the top clubs, where a loan‑to‑buy can bypass bidding wars and let you turn minutes into OVR jumps before a permanent outlay.

  • Premium bracket: Yamal, Doué. Budget accordingly and time your move around contract windows or release clauses.
  • Upper‑mid bracket: Quenda, Nusa, Savinho. Fees rise quickly after a good first half‑season; move early.
  • Value bracket: Nwaneri, Duranville, García, Talbi, Carrizo. Ideal for Road‑to‑Glory saves or as succession plans behind an aging starter.

How to actually unlock their potential

  • Minutes over prestige: 20–30 meaningful appearances in year one typically outperforms a bench role at a bigger club.
  • Use a targeted development plan: For wide players, emphasize ball control, composure, crossing, and weak‑foot where it fits your build‑up.
  • Match their role to your system:
    • Touchline winger: prioritize crossing and stamina; overlap chemistry with your RB matters.
    • Inverted forward: sharpen finishing and shot power; encourage inside runs with tactics and instructions.
    • Wide playmaker: boost vision and short passing to feed underlapping runners.
  • Loan with a plan: Choose destinations where the player is the natural RW starter. Use recall clauses if minutes dry up.
  • Contract timing: Extend before a big OVR jump to avoid wage shocks and transfer drama.

Position and pathway tips

  • Versatility is an asset: Many of these players cover RM/LM or even CAM and ST. Early flexibility helps you promise minutes across competitions.
  • Cross‑training is viable: If a high‑ceiling winger sits on the left by default (e.g., Nusa), the switch to RW is straightforward with time and in‑match usage.
  • Stat focus that correlates with growth: In addition to goals/assists, progressive carries and key passes help momentum; tailor your tactics so the RW sees the ball in advantageous zones.

Why OVR leaders aren’t the whole story

At launch, the highest‑rated right wingers by OVR are a different list than the best long‑term projects. If you simply need a short‑term elite starter, the OVR tables on EA’s ratings pages are useful. If you’re building a club identity over multiple seasons, the names above are the ones that grow into your Champions League knockout core.

If you can only sign one

  • Top‑tier club, title challenge now: Lamine Yamal. He’s already world‑class and still climbs.
  • European hopeful, sustainable budget: Geovany Quenda. Ceiling, versatility, and price are in rare balance.
  • Road‑to‑Glory or succession plan: Julien Duranville or Pablo García. The initial OVR is modest; the acceleration in year two is not.

The right pick depends on your window, wage structure, and how quickly you can guarantee minutes. Choose a profile that fits your tactics today, then use development plans to sculpt the end‑state attacker you want by season three. Do that, and your right wing spot is solved for the next decade.