What is the age limit for youth football players?
As with the monthly scouting reports, youth players can be anywhere between 15 and 18 years old. While you can sign any player to your youth academy, you can only promote (giving them a professional contract) players that are at least 16 years old.
Can I sign any player to my youth academy?
While you can sign any player to your youth academy, you can only promote (giving them a professional contract) players that are at least 16 years old. Unfortunately there is no way to view a youth players date of birth, so you can’t even plan for when that player will be eligible for promotion to the senior squad.
How do I select youth players for my team?
While you’re in the training menu you just have to scroll down through your first team players and if you have youth players in that position, they’ll be available for selection.
Is there a youth academy guide for FIFA 19?
UPDATE: My Youth Academy Guide for FIFA 19 is now available. Congratulations, as soon as you’ve signed your first youth player you have a Youth Academy. Here’s my rundown of your options during this phase and a few things to keep an eye on – TL;DR down below.