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Gerardo Padrón Career Mode Potential

Academia Puerto Cabello BadgeAcademia Puerto Cabello
CONMEBOL Sudamericana LogoCONMEBOL Sudamericana
Venezuela FlagVenezuela
66
OVR
75
POT

Player Info

NameGerardo Padrón
PositionLM
Alt. PositionsCMCAMLW
Age23
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth1 Nov 2002
Height169cm (5' 7")
Weight55kg (121 lbs)
Body TypeShort & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID274896

Gerardo Padrón Career Mode rating and potential

Gerardo Padrón is a development LM for Academia Puerto Cabello in CONMEBOL Sudamericana. At 66 overall with 75 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a high-upside young player 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
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€1.9m
Wage€6k
Kit Number21
Joined7th January 2025
Contract Expiry2030

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly behind their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
68.3
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
-2.3
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
88%
+9 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 Gerardo Padrón in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
72
Shooting
57
Passing
61
Dribbling
69
Defending
49
Physical
45

All Attributes

Pace
71
Acceleration
72
Sprint Speed
Shooting
58
Finishing
68
Positioning
52
Shot Power
57
Long Shots
53
Penalties
55
Volleys
Passing
65
Vision
61
Crossing
44
FK Accuracy
58
Long Passing
64
Short Passing
55
Curve
Dribbling
70
Agility
86
Balance
57
Reactions
64
Composure
69
Ball Control
69
Dribbling
Defending
41
Interceptions
48
Heading Acc..
46
Def Aware..
59
Stand Tackle
51
Sliding Tackle
Physical
47
Jumping
62
Stamina
35
Strength
47
Aggression
Goalkeeping
13
Diving
10
Handling
13
Kicking
7
Positioning
7
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Technical PlayStyleTechnical

Roles

LM
Winger+
LM
Wide Playmaker+
CM
Holding+
CAM
Half-Winger+

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 Gerardo Padrón's Career Mode potential?+

Gerardo Padrón has 75 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 66.

How much can Gerardo Padrón grow?+

Gerardo Padrón can grow by +9 overall, from 66 to 75 potential.

What is Gerardo Padrón's best position?+

Gerardo Padrón's main position is LM. He can also play CM, CAM, LW.

Is Gerardo Padrón good in Career Mode?+

Gerardo Padrón is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a LM. At 66 overall with 75 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Gerardo Padrón's strongest attributes?+

Gerardo Padrón's strongest areas are Pace (72) and Dribbling (69), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Gerardo Padrón Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth