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Mateus Fernandes Career Mode Potential

West Ham United BadgeWest Ham United
England Premier League (1) LogoEngland Premier League (1)
Portugal FlagPortugal
79
OVR
85
POT

Player Info

NameMateus Fernandes
PositionCM
Alt. PositionsCAMCDM
Age21
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth11 Jul 2004
Height178cm (5' 10")
Weight72kg (159 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID270857

Mateus Fernandes Career Mode rating and potential

Mateus Fernandes is a strong CM for West Ham United in England Premier League (1). At 79 overall with 85 potential, he has excellent potential and profiles as a high-upside young player in Career Mode. His strongest area is dribbling, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • Excellent long-term ceiling
Weaknesses
    Best For
    • Long-term Career Mode projects
    • Clubs building around young talent

    Current Club

    Value€28m
    Wage€52k
    Kit Number18
    Joined30th August 2025
    Contract Expiry2030

    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
    71.4
    Estimated rating for age
    Curve Gap
    +7.6
    Current OVR vs expected
    Peak Window
    28–32
    Typical peak age range
    Potential Progress
    93%
    +6 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

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    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 Mateus Fernandes in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

    Key Attributes

    Pace
    70
    Shooting
    73
    Passing
    79
    Dribbling
    80
    Defending
    72
    Physical
    67

    All Attributes

    Pace
    73
    Acceleration
    67
    Sprint Speed
    Shooting
    69
    Finishing
    75
    Positioning
    79
    Shot Power
    78
    Long Shots
    64
    Penalties
    75
    Volleys
    Passing
    80
    Vision
    77
    Crossing
    70
    FK Accuracy
    79
    Long Passing
    80
    Short Passing
    79
    Curve
    Dribbling
    84
    Agility
    81
    Balance
    79
    Reactions
    78
    Composure
    79
    Ball Control
    80
    Dribbling
    Defending
    69
    Interceptions
    56
    Heading Acc..
    75
    Def Aware..
    77
    Stand Tackle
    74
    Sliding Tackle
    Physical
    69
    Jumping
    83
    Stamina
    62
    Strength
    60
    Aggression
    Goalkeeping
    6
    Diving
    5
    Handling
    12
    Kicking
    5
    Positioning
    8
    Reflexes

    PlayStyles

    Long Ball Pass PlayStyleLong Ball Pass
    Inventive PlayStyleInventive
    First Touch PlayStyleFirst Touch

    Roles

    CM
    Deep-Lying Playmaker+
    CM
    Box-to-Box+
    CAM
    Playmaker+

    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 Mateus Fernandes's Career Mode potential?+

    Mateus Fernandes has 85 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 79.

    How much can Mateus Fernandes grow?+

    Mateus Fernandes can grow by +6 overall, from 79 to 85 potential.

    What is Mateus Fernandes's best position?+

    Mateus Fernandes's main position is CM. He can also play CAM, CDM.

    Is Mateus Fernandes good in Career Mode?+

    Mateus Fernandes is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CM. At 79 overall with 85 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

    What are Mateus Fernandes's strongest attributes?+

    Mateus Fernandes's strongest areas are Dribbling (80) and Passing (79), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

    Mateus Fernandes Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth