Better Youth Personality System

In Football Manager, young players have personalities that influence how they develop: some are ambitious, others lazy or FC 26 Coins temperamental. FC 26 could take inspiration here and introduce a personality profile for each youth prospect.

Examples include:

Driven: Develops faster, but may clash with teammates or demand early promotions

Team-Oriented: Works well in training and boosts squad chemistry

Inconsistent: May have talent but struggles with pressure or confidence

Managing personalities would add more strategy to team-building, as you balance squad morale, chemistry, and leadership structure. This would also make mentorship systems more meaningful.

Real Contract Negotiations for Youth Prospects

Currently, signing a youth player is a one-click process once they hit a certain overall. There's no sense of negotiation, no risk, no stakes. In FC 26, EA should implement:

Initial scholarship contracts with performance goals

Negotiation for professional terms at age 17 or 18

Rival clubs attempting to poach your most promising prospects

Agents entering the picture during contract talks

This would create more realistic academy dilemmas—such as whether to offer a long-term contract to a risky prospect or let him go. These decisions should also impact your club’s reputation for youth development.

Reserve Team Integration

One of the biggest missed opportunities in FC 25 is the lack of a true reserve or B team system. Players go from youth squads directly into the first team or out on loan, with little middle ground. FC 26 should:

Allow users to set up a reserve team in lower leagues

Let you assign players from the senior or youth squads

Track results and player development

Use reserve team success to influence future first-team opportunities

This way, players aged 18–22 can realistically develop through actual game time, rather than sitting on the bench or going on disjointed loans.

Smarter Loan System for Youth Development

When youth players are loaned out in FC 25, development often stalls or becomes erratic. FC 26 needs to implement:

A loan tracker system with real-time updates on appearances, injuries, and ratings

Feedback from loan clubs on attitude and development

Ability to recall loans or extend them based on performance

Influence of parent club reputation and playing style on loan effectiveness

This would allow players to cheap EAFC 26 Coins manage their talent pipeline much more effectively and ensure loanees progress with purpose.