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Cathal McCarthy Career Mode Potential

Hull City BadgeHull City
England Championship (2) LogoEngland Championship (2)
Republic of Ireland FlagRepublic of Ireland
58
OVR
74
POT

Player Info

NameCathal McCarthy
PositionCB
Alt. PositionsCDM
Age19
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth1 Sept 2006
Height185cm (6' 1")
Weight74kg (163 lbs)
Body TypeTall & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID79579

Cathal McCarthy Career Mode rating and potential

Cathal McCarthy is a development CB for Hull City in England Championship (2). At 58 overall with 74 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
  • May struggle physically
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€500k
Wage€3k
Kit Number58
Joined1st February 2025
Contract Expiry2027

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly ahead of their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
Ahead Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
54.8
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+3.2
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
78%
+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.

Similar Players

Players similar to Cathal McCarthy in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
63
Shooting
31
Passing
51
Dribbling
56
Defending
58
Physical
62

All Attributes

Pace
64
Acceleration
62
Sprint Speed
Shooting
27
Finishing
33
Positioning
44
Shot Power
25
Long Shots
30
Penalties
28
Volleys
Passing
50
Vision
45
Crossing
28
FK Accuracy
55
Long Passing
57
Short Passing
44
Curve
Dribbling
58
Agility
60
Balance
53
Reactions
57
Composure
58
Ball Control
54
Dribbling
Defending
56
Interceptions
57
Heading Acc..
57
Def Aware..
60
Stand Tackle
57
Sliding Tackle
Physical
65
Jumping
63
Stamina
63
Strength
59
Aggression
Goalkeeping
13
Diving
11
Handling
5
Kicking
10
Positioning
13
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Roles

CB
Defender+

Positional Ratings

ST
84
LW
78
RW
78
CAM
78
CM
78
LM
78
RM
78
CDM
78
CB
78
LB
78
RB
78

FAQ

What is Cathal McCarthy's Career Mode potential?+

Cathal McCarthy has 74 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 58.

How much can Cathal McCarthy grow?+

Cathal McCarthy can grow by +16 overall, from 58 to 74 potential.

What is Cathal McCarthy's best position?+

Cathal McCarthy's main position is CB. He can also play CDM.

Is Cathal McCarthy good in Career Mode?+

Cathal McCarthy is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CB. At 58 overall with 74 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Cathal McCarthy's strongest attributes?+

Cathal McCarthy's strongest areas are Pace (63) and Physical (62), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Cathal McCarthy Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth