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Malick Yalcouyé Career Mode Potential

Swansea City BadgeSwansea City
England Championship (2) LogoEngland Championship (2)
Ivory Coast FlagIvory Coast
70
OVR
79
POT

Player Info

NameMalick Yalcouyé
PositionCM
Alt. PositionsRMCAM
Age20
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth19 Nov 2005
Height169cm (5' 7")
Weight69kg (152 lbs)
Body TypeShort & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID70841

Malick Yalcouyé Career Mode rating and potential

Malick Yalcouyé is a useful CM for Swansea City in England Championship (2). At 70 overall with 79 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
  • Passing may limit midfield control
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Loaned FromBrighton & Hove Albion
Loan Ends1st July 2026
Value€3.5m
Wage€13k
Kit Number8
Joined13th July 2024
Contract Expiry2029

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
62.4
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+7.6
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
89%
+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 Malick Yalcouyé in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
81
Shooting
61
Passing
67
Dribbling
72
Defending
65
Physical
67

All Attributes

Pace
82
Acceleration
81
Sprint Speed
Shooting
63
Finishing
66
Positioning
58
Shot Power
62
Long Shots
48
Penalties
52
Volleys
Passing
70
Vision
63
Crossing
52
FK Accuracy
68
Long Passing
72
Short Passing
55
Curve
Dribbling
79
Agility
87
Balance
70
Reactions
68
Composure
71
Ball Control
70
Dribbling
Defending
67
Interceptions
58
Heading Acc..
68
Def Aware..
65
Stand Tackle
59
Sliding Tackle
Physical
71
Jumping
87
Stamina
57
Strength
68
Aggression
Goalkeeping
12
Diving
14
Handling
8
Kicking
9
Positioning
9
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Relentless PlayStyleRelentless

Roles

CM
Half-Winger+
RM
Wide Playmaker+
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 Malick Yalcouyé's Career Mode potential?+

Malick Yalcouyé has 79 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 70.

How much can Malick Yalcouyé grow?+

Malick Yalcouyé can grow by +9 overall, from 70 to 79 potential.

What is Malick Yalcouyé's best position?+

Malick Yalcouyé's main position is CM. He can also play RM, CAM.

Is Malick Yalcouyé good in Career Mode?+

Malick Yalcouyé is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CM. At 70 overall with 79 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Malick Yalcouyé's strongest attributes?+

Malick Yalcouyé's strongest areas are Pace (81) and Dribbling (72), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Malick Yalcouyé Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth