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Gaël Lafont Career Mode Potential

Genoa BadgeGenoa
Italy Serie A (1) LogoItaly Serie A (1)
France FlagFrance
62
OVR
76
POT

Player Info

NameGaël Lafont
PositionCM
Alt. PositionsCDM
Age20
Preferred FootLeft
Date of Birth8 Jun 2006
Height175cm (5' 9")
Weight59kg (130 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID74484

Gaël Lafont Career Mode rating and potential

Gaël Lafont is a development CM for Genoa in Italy Serie A (1). At 62 overall with 76 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a wonderkid in Career Mode. His strongest area is physicality, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • High growth potential
Weaknesses
  • Passing may limit midfield control
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€950k
Wage€4k
Kit Number75
Joined13th August 2025
Contract Expiry2028

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is ahead of their expected development curve, so growth may slow down.

Reduced
Curve Status
Far Ahead Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
56.2
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+5.8
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
82%
+14 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 Gaël Lafont in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
62
Shooting
59
Passing
62
Dribbling
59
Defending
54
Physical
66

All Attributes

Pace
66
Acceleration
59
Sprint Speed
Shooting
52
Finishing
56
Positioning
71
Shot Power
66
Long Shots
65
Penalties
51
Volleys
Passing
61
Vision
56
Crossing
68
FK Accuracy
62
Long Passing
65
Short Passing
66
Curve
Dribbling
61
Agility
71
Balance
65
Reactions
58
Composure
61
Ball Control
56
Dribbling
Defending
51
Interceptions
48
Heading Acc..
56
Def Aware..
59
Stand Tackle
53
Sliding Tackle
Physical
60
Jumping
68
Stamina
67
Strength
62
Aggression
Goalkeeping
9
Diving
13
Handling
10
Kicking
12
Positioning
5
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Roles

CM
Box-to-Box+

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 Gaël Lafont's Career Mode potential?+

Gaël Lafont has 76 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 62.

How much can Gaël Lafont grow?+

Gaël Lafont can grow by +14 overall, from 62 to 76 potential.

What is Gaël Lafont's best position?+

Gaël Lafont's main position is CM. He can also play CDM.

Is Gaël Lafont good in Career Mode?+

Gaël Lafont is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CM. At 62 overall with 76 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Gaël Lafont's strongest attributes?+

Gaël Lafont's strongest areas are Physical (66) and Pace (62), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Gaël Lafont Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth