There was a fresh influx of young talent to Germany in the recent winter transfer window. bundesliga.com takes a closer look at six of them, and how they can help your team in FM22.

Kevin Paredes - Wolfsburg

Kevin Parades also scores well for natural fitness and crossing - useful skills for a left wing-back! - Sports Interactive

The Wolves secured one of the USA's top talents when announcing Kevin Parades' arrival from DC United. Only 18, Parades already notched up 41 MLS appearances before his departure for a club-record fee. Mostly deployed as a left wing-back last season, his dribbling (13) and acceleration (13) attributes could make him a useful addition in FM22 as you aim to unlock his undoubted potential in Germany.

Ricardo Pepi - Augsburg

With 13s for off the ball and anticipation, Ricardo Pepi has the tools to blossom into a formidable striker. - Sports Interactive

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Another exciting US talent coming to the Bundesliga, Ricardo Pepi joins Augsburg hoping to build on his ever-growing reputation. The international striker is known for his versatility as well as his goalscoring ability and had been rumoured to be on the radar of numerous top clubs before his January move. His finishing (14) should prove a crucial weapon if he’s added to your FM22 team, whilst his pace (14) and heading (13) statistics display the all-round game possessed by the 19-year-old.

Watch: Pepi, battling relegation with Augsburg

Hugo Siquet - Freiburg

Hugu Siquet also takes a fine corner (13) and is blessed with plenty of flair (also 13) - Sports Interactive

The addition of 19-year-old Belgium youth international Hugo Siquet secures Freiburg with an exciting option at right-back. Recognised as a promising talent in his homeland, the young full-back's crossing (14) could become an important provider of assists in your FM22 team. His physicality is also impressive and should mean he is ready to compete from day one, with his pace, stamina and speed attributes all already at 15.

George Bello - Arminia Bielefeld

Alongside his mental attributes, George Bello is also a physical specimen with a 14s for pace, stamina and acceleration. - Sports Interactive

Have we mentioned a talented US addition to the Bundesliga yet? Another to arrive is 20-year-old George Bello, who finally secured his move to Bielefeld on the final day of the January window. The left-back matured into a full US international in Atlanta and is now ready to prove himself in the Bundesliga. His determination (16) and work rate (15) alongside his certain potential could see him prove to be a key addition.

Watch: The next generation of US players in the Bundesliga

Bright Arrey-Mbi - Cologne

After several departures in defence, Cologne secured talented central defender Bright Arrey-Mbi on deadline day. Initially on loan from Bayern Munich for 18 months, the youngster now has the opportunity to test himself against the best in the Bundesliga. In FM22, the 18-year-old already boasts impressive ratings in strength (16), bravery (15) and pace (15).

András Schäfer - Union Berlin

Andras Schäfer could prove to be the perfect box-to-box midfielder for Union Berlin. - Sports Interactive

In January, Die Eisernen secured talented Hungarian midfielder András Schäfer, who previously played in Slovakia's top-flight. The 22-year-old may already be well known to German fans after scoring against Die Mannschaft in the UEFA European Championship last summer, briefly giving Hungary a brief 2-1 lead in the tie. He possesses a strong skillset in FM22, with his anticipation (16) one of a number of standout mental attributes.

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