Right and wrong way to develop youngsters?

[lo1313]

I'm wondering about your experiences in youth development in FM22, I googled if there is any change but I could not see any changes for this year.

I'm managing Dinamo Zagreb. Facilities fully upgraded, best coaches and a lot of them for all categories in all teams. None of my youth players have progressed really that well, very slow compared to previous years in FM.

Of course, I watch that training is not always the same, and look for the best in terms of Determination, Ambition and Professionalism in my players. I also use mentors and play them in as many matches as possible in my first team.

Players I loan fare okish but still they don't develop a lot.

So I want to know what are your experiences. Do your youngsters develop or get worse? What do you do with them?
Is it possible I play my players too much and they don't develop because of that (note, I never play a player in a game if he is tired, but theoretically they cant train too much if they play a lot of games)

 

[fc.cadoni]

Development rate progress is slower from previous versions. Now, a player will reach his PA at the age of 24 and this need to play and train well across all the years.

 

[Mafxfia]

Yeah the development rate is slower for sure, so 17/18 year olds are less likely to be 1st team players, at least in my experience, also, regular playing time on their "level" seems more important.

Example, had a striker, 2 stars at 22, played in first team for almost a full season, long injury don't ask.

And while playing was always top rating training and improved to 3 stars in that year.
Also seen that with others where on loan around 18-22 if playing consistently seem to improve more than in my youth or 2nd team.

Obviously not officially confirmed this as I'm top League Norway 2nd year after 2 direct promotions, so my youth facilities aren't good, and coaches are mediocre