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Nicholas Oyekunle Career Mode Potential

Southampton BadgeSouthampton
England Championship (2) LogoEngland Championship (2)
England FlagEngland
59
OVR
79
POT

Player Info

NameNicholas Oyekunle
PositionST
Alt. Positions
Age19
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth10 Jan 2007
Height175cm (5' 9")
Weight67kg (148 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID81987

Nicholas Oyekunle Career Mode rating and potential

Nicholas Oyekunle is a development ST for Southampton in England Championship (2). At 59 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
  • Limited defensive contribution
  • May struggle physically
  • Finishing may need development
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€650k
Wage€6k
Kit Number49
Joined2nd July 2025
Contract Expiry2027

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is close to their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
58.5
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+0.5
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
75%
+20 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 Nicholas Oyekunle in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
79
Shooting
58
Passing
44
Dribbling
60
Defending
20
Physical
48

All Attributes

Pace
78
Acceleration
80
Sprint Speed
Shooting
59
Finishing
58
Positioning
58
Shot Power
55
Long Shots
55
Penalties
54
Volleys
Passing
45
Vision
37
Crossing
43
FK Accuracy
33
Long Passing
53
Short Passing
42
Curve
Dribbling
70
Agility
72
Balance
58
Reactions
50
Composure
57
Ball Control
59
Dribbling
Defending
18
Interceptions
52
Heading Acc..
19
Def Aware..
15
Stand Tackle
15
Sliding Tackle
Physical
61
Jumping
52
Stamina
50
Strength
36
Aggression
Goalkeeping
5
Diving
8
Handling
13
Kicking
14
Positioning
12
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Roles

ST
Advanced Forward+

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 Nicholas Oyekunle's Career Mode potential?+

Nicholas Oyekunle has 79 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 59.

How much can Nicholas Oyekunle grow?+

Nicholas Oyekunle can grow by +20 overall, from 59 to 79 potential.

What is Nicholas Oyekunle's best position?+

Nicholas Oyekunle's main position is ST. He can also play .

Is Nicholas Oyekunle good in Career Mode?+

Nicholas Oyekunle is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a ST. At 59 overall with 79 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Nicholas Oyekunle's strongest attributes?+

Nicholas Oyekunle's strongest areas are Pace (79) and Dribbling (60), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Nicholas Oyekunle Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth