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James Scanlon FC 26 Career Mode player

James ScanlonFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

Swindon Town BadgeSwindon Town
England League Two (4) LogoEngland League Two (4)
Gibraltar FlagGibraltar
61
OVR
78
POT

Player Info

NameJames Scanlon
PositionCAM
Alt. PositionsLMCM
Age19
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth29 Sept 2006
Height180cm (5' 11")
Weight75kg (165 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID83631

James Scanlon FC 26 rating and potential

James Scanlon is a development CAM for Swindon Town in England League Two (4). At 61 overall with 78 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a wonderkid in Career Mode. His strongest area is pace, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • High growth potential
Weaknesses
  • Limited defensive contribution
  • May struggle physically
  • Finishing may need development
  • Passing may limit midfield control
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Loaned FromManchester United
Loan Ends1st July 2026
Value€850k
Wage€500
Kit Number21
Joined2nd July 2025
Contract Expiry2028

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly ahead of their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
Ahead Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
57.7
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+3.3
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
78%
+17 OVR remaining

Understanding the Career Mode growth curve

CareerScout compares a player's current rating against where they would normally be expected to be based on their age, position and potential. This helps show whether a player is developing ahead of schedule, roughly as expected, or still has room to catch up.

Expected OVR

Expected OVR is the rating CareerScout estimates the player would usually have at their current age, based on their position and potential. If their current rating is higher than this, they are ahead of their curve. If it is lower, they may still have more room to grow.

Curve Gap

Curve Gap is the difference between the player's current OVR and their expected OVR. A negative number means they are below the expected curve. A positive number means they are ahead of it.

Growth Outlook

Growth Outlook estimates whether a player's development may be boosted, normal or reduced compared to their expected curve. Players below their expected curve may grow faster, while players far ahead of it may slow down.

Peak Window

Peak Window shows the age range where players in that position usually reach their highest development level. For example, wingers tend to peak earlier than goalkeepers.

These values are estimates based on Career Mode development patterns. They are designed to help compare players and identify good long-term signings, but actual growth can still be affected by playtime, training, form and injuries.

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James Scanlon key attributes

Pace
81
Shooting
58
Passing
60
Dribbling
64
Defending
34
Physical
54

James Scanlon FC 26 attributes

Pace
82
Acceleration
80
Sprint Speed
Shooting
56
Finishing
57
Positioning
64
Shot Power
60
Long Shots
54
Penalties
52
Volleys
Passing
61
Vision
62
Crossing
51
FK Accuracy
56
Long Passing
60
Short Passing
62
Curve
Dribbling
79
Agility
78
Balance
56
Reactions
61
Composure
60
Ball Control
62
Dribbling
Defending
33
Interceptions
46
Heading Acc..
30
Def Aware..
36
Stand Tackle
27
Sliding Tackle
Physical
61
Jumping
59
Stamina
53
Strength
48
Aggression
Goalkeeping
9
Diving
13
Handling
11
Kicking
12
Positioning
10
Reflexes

James Scanlon PlayStyles

James Scanlon roles

CAM
Half-Winger+
LM
Wide Playmaker+

James Scanlon positional ratings

ST
60
LW
61
RW
61
CAM
61
CM
58
LM
61
RM
61
CDM
48
CB
43
LB
50
RB
50

James Scanlon FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

What is James Scanlon's Career Mode potential?+

James Scanlon has 78 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 61.

How much can James Scanlon grow?+

James Scanlon can grow by +17 overall, from 61 to 78 potential.

What is James Scanlon's best position?+

James Scanlon's main position is CAM. He can also play LM, CM.

Is James Scanlon good in Career Mode?+

James Scanlon is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CAM. At 61 overall with 78 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are James Scanlon's strongest attributes?+

James Scanlon's strongest areas are Pace (81) and Dribbling (64), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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