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Niko Tsakiris FC 26 Career Mode player

Niko TsakirisFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

San Jose Earthquakes BadgeSan Jose Earthquakes
USA Major League Soccer (1) LogoUSA Major League Soccer (1)
United States FlagUnited States
65
OVR
81
POT

Player Info

NameNiko Tsakiris
PositionCAM
Alt. PositionsCMCDM
Age21
Preferred FootLeft
Date of Birth20 Jun 2005
Height178cm (5' 10")
Weight70kg (154 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID266518

Niko Tsakiris FC 26 rating and potential

Niko Tsakiris is a development CAM for San Jose Earthquakes in USA Major League Soccer (1). At 65 overall with 81 potential, he has strong potential and profiles as a wonderkid in Career Mode. His strongest area is dribbling, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • High growth potential
Weaknesses
  • 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

Value€1.9m
Wage€2k
Kit Number30
Joined15th January 2022
Contract Expiry2026

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is close to their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
64
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+1
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
80%
+16 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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Niko Tsakiris key attributes

Pace
68
Shooting
46
Passing
62
Dribbling
70
Defending
61
Physical
57

Niko Tsakiris FC 26 attributes

Pace
69
Acceleration
67
Sprint Speed
Shooting
49
Finishing
64
Positioning
41
Shot Power
46
Long Shots
38
Penalties
30
Volleys
Passing
66
Vision
41
Crossing
56
FK Accuracy
68
Long Passing
70
Short Passing
54
Curve
Dribbling
71
Agility
73
Balance
58
Reactions
50
Composure
70
Ball Control
72
Dribbling
Defending
60
Interceptions
51
Heading Acc..
64
Def Aware..
62
Stand Tackle
60
Sliding Tackle
Physical
63
Jumping
48
Stamina
62
Strength
55
Aggression
Goalkeeping
7
Diving
12
Handling
6
Kicking
11
Positioning
6
Reflexes

Niko Tsakiris PlayStyles

Technical PlayStyleTechnical

Niko Tsakiris roles

CAM
Playmaker+
CM
Box-to-Box+

Niko Tsakiris positional ratings

ST
59
LW
64
RW
64
CAM
65
CM
65
LM
64
RM
64
CDM
64
CB
62
LB
61
RB
61

Niko Tsakiris FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

What is Niko Tsakiris's Career Mode potential?+

Niko Tsakiris has 81 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 65.

How much can Niko Tsakiris grow?+

Niko Tsakiris can grow by +16 overall, from 65 to 81 potential.

What is Niko Tsakiris's best position?+

Niko Tsakiris's main position is CAM. He can also play CM, CDM.

Is Niko Tsakiris good in Career Mode?+

Niko Tsakiris is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CAM. At 65 overall with 81 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Niko Tsakiris's strongest attributes?+

Niko Tsakiris's strongest areas are Dribbling (70) and Pace (68), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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