At the beginning of 2019, the well-known video game FIFA selected 21 young people to be their “Future Stars.” However, where are these young people now?
Every year, football fans eagerly anticipate the release of the latest version of the popular video game FIFA, which is now known as EAFC and is developed by EA Sports. In the Ultimate Team game mode, they attempt to construct their ideal teams while playing the game.
In the past, when FIFA 19 was released, a total of 21 ‘Future Stars’ were selected, and among them were some extremely well-known names.
The 21 players who were predicted to make it to the highest level of competition included the likes of Vinicius Jr., a star player for Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold, a talisman for Liverpool, and Phil Foden, a player for Manchester City.
Vinicius, a Brazilian player, is currently considered to be among the best players in the world. He finished in second place in the standings for the Ballon d’Or in 2024, surpassing Rodri. During this time, Alexander-Arnold has emerged as one of the most talented right backs in Liverpool’s history. He is currently being discussed in connection with a possible summer transfer to Madrid.
On the other hand, not every player who was chosen went on to live up to the expectations that were set for them.
In recent years, Arthur, a Brazilian midfielder, Patrick Cutrone, an Italian forward, and Luka Jovic, a Serbian player, have all struggled to find success in their respective positions.
The 21 players who have been selected as ‘Future Stars’ by FIFA 19 are as follows:
The Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr.
Ajax striker Matthijs de Ligt, who is now playing for Manchester United
Lyon’s Houssem Aouar played for Al Ittihad at the time.
Fiorentina’s Alban Lafont, who is currently playing for Nantes
Currently on loan from Manchester United to Chelsea, Jadon Sancho is currently playing for Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona’s Arthur, who is currently playing for Girona on loan from Juventus
At Bayer Leverkusen, Kai Havertz is currently playing for Arsenal.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold made the cut.
(Now at Como) Patrick Cutrone, who played for AC Milan
(Now playing for Tottenham Hotspur) Rodrigo Bentancur, formerly of Juventus FC
A member of Manchester City, Phil Foden
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Luka Jovic, who is now playing for AC Milan)
RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano, who is now playing for Bayern Munich today
Before joining Bayer Leverkusen, Alejandro Grimaldo played for Benfica.
AC Milan’s Davide Calabria: a player (Loan to Bologna at the moment )
Before joining Real Madrid, Eder Militao played for FC Porto.
Lyon’s Benjamin Mendy, who is now playing for FC Zurich
As Roma’s Justin Kluivert, who is now playing for Bournemouth
Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi, who is currently joining Lazio
A member of Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Now playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Achraf Hakimi was formerly with Borussia Dortmund.
