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Juan Manuel Zapata FC 26 Career Mode player

Juan Manuel ZapataFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

Atlético Nacional BadgeAtlético Nacional
Rest of World LogoRest of World
Colombia FlagColombia
70
OVR
73
POT

Player Info

NameJuan Manuel Zapata
PositionCAM
Alt. PositionsCMCDM
Age26
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth20 May 2000
Height179cm (5' 10")
Weight70kg (154 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID251841

Juan Manuel Zapata FC 26 rating and potential

Juan Manuel Zapata is a useful CAM for Atlético Nacional in Rest of World. At 70 overall with 73 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a squad option in Career Mode. His strongest area is pace, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
    Weaknesses
    • Finishing may need development
    • Passing may limit midfield control
    Best For

      Current Club

      Value€2.1m
      Wage€16k
      Kit Number80
      Joined8th July 2025
      Contract Expiry2028

      Career Mode Growth Curve

      This player is close to their expected development curve.

      Normal
      Curve Status
      On Curve
      Forward / Striker
      Expected OVR
      71.5
      Estimated rating for age
      Curve Gap
      -1.5
      Current OVR vs expected
      Peak Window
      28–32
      Typical peak age range
      Potential Progress
      96%
      +3 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

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      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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      Juan Manuel Zapata key attributes

      Pace
      78
      Shooting
      67
      Passing
      67
      Dribbling
      68
      Defending
      65
      Physical
      66

      Juan Manuel Zapata FC 26 attributes

      Pace
      77
      Acceleration
      78
      Sprint Speed
      Shooting
      70
      Finishing
      67
      Positioning
      65
      Shot Power
      69
      Long Shots
      55
      Penalties
      55
      Volleys
      Passing
      73
      Vision
      66
      Crossing
      52
      FK Accuracy
      64
      Long Passing
      69
      Short Passing
      58
      Curve
      Dribbling
      73
      Agility
      73
      Balance
      72
      Reactions
      62
      Composure
      73
      Ball Control
      64
      Dribbling
      Defending
      67
      Interceptions
      50
      Heading Acc..
      66
      Def Aware..
      68
      Stand Tackle
      63
      Sliding Tackle
      Physical
      68
      Jumping
      74
      Stamina
      64
      Strength
      61
      Aggression
      Goalkeeping
      10
      Diving
      6
      Handling
      11
      Kicking
      9
      Positioning
      13
      Reflexes

      Juan Manuel Zapata PlayStyles

      Juan Manuel Zapata roles

      CAM
      Playmaker+
      CM
      Playmaker+
      CDM
      Deep-Lying Playmaker+

      Juan Manuel Zapata positional ratings

      ST
      68
      LW
      70
      RW
      70
      CAM
      70
      CM
      70
      LM
      70
      RM
      70
      CDM
      69
      CB
      66
      LB
      69
      RB
      69

      Juan Manuel Zapata FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

      What is Juan Manuel Zapata's Career Mode potential?+

      Juan Manuel Zapata has 73 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 70.

      How much can Juan Manuel Zapata grow?+

      Juan Manuel Zapata can grow by +3 overall, from 70 to 73 potential.

      What is Juan Manuel Zapata's best position?+

      Juan Manuel Zapata's main position is CAM. He can also play CM, CDM.

      Is Juan Manuel Zapata good in Career Mode?+

      Juan Manuel Zapata is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CAM. At 70 overall with 73 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

      What are Juan Manuel Zapata's strongest attributes?+

      Juan Manuel Zapata's strongest areas are Pace (78) and Dribbling (68), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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