Player attributes

Attributes are what a player can do. Each is rated from 1 to 21, and each matters in its own moments of the game.

The nine attributes

The bars are coloured on a level scale: the brighter the colour, the stronger the attribute. It is information about quality, not a warning — a weak attribute is not an error.

Skill

Skill is the sum of an outfield player's eight attributes (all of them except agility). It is a handy number for comparing two players quickly, but not a verdict: on the pitch what matters is whether the attributes suit the position. A centre-back needs tackling and marking, a midfielder passing and first touch, a striker finishing, shot power and dribbling. A player with less skill but the "right" attributes can play better.

What else is on the card

• Weaker foot and skills — 1 to 5 stars on the "Info" tab. Weaker foot is how confidently the player shoots and passes with his other foot; skills is how good he is at tricks and feints.
• Player profile — the radar next to the attributes and the "Strongest side" line.
• Hidden characteristics. Besides the visible attributes, a player has characteristics the game does not show. They also affect the match, so two players with the same attributes can play differently.

Other clubs' players

Without a scout, the exact attributes of other clubs' players are hidden: the card shows a "from–to" range and explains why. Hire a scout or build a scouting office: the higher the level, the narrower the range, all the way to the real values.

How to raise attributes

• Experience. Players who take the pitch earn experience (xp). You spend it on attributes in "Training → Skills". The price of each step is shown in advance.
• Team training improves the attributes of your starting eleven. The first session of each day is free.
• Talent ceiling. An attribute cannot grow above the ceiling set by talent — in training such an attribute is marked "max". The ceiling goes down with age: see "Age and potential".