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FC St. Pauli BadgeFC St. Pauli
Germany 1. Bundesliga (1) LogoGermany 1. Bundesliga (1)
Japan FlagJapan
58
OVR
75
POT

Player Info

NameNick Schmidt
PositionCM
Alt. PositionsCDM
Age18
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth13 Sept 2007
Height180cm (5' 11")
Weight72kg (159 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID80734

Nick Schmidt Career Mode rating and potential

Nick Schmidt is a development CM for FC St. Pauli in Germany 1. Bundesliga (1). At 58 overall with 75 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
  • May struggle physically
  • Passing may limit midfield control
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€500k
Wage€2k
Kit Number44
Joined24th 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
51
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+7
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
77%
+17 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 Nick Schmidt in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
66
Shooting
39
Passing
57
Dribbling
63
Defending
56
Physical
49

All Attributes

Pace
68
Acceleration
64
Sprint Speed
Shooting
35
Finishing
39
Positioning
49
Shot Power
40
Long Shots
30
Penalties
32
Volleys
Passing
61
Vision
42
Crossing
39
FK Accuracy
60
Long Passing
66
Short Passing
45
Curve
Dribbling
69
Agility
68
Balance
46
Reactions
49
Composure
63
Ball Control
65
Dribbling
Defending
56
Interceptions
49
Heading Acc..
57
Def Aware..
58
Stand Tackle
51
Sliding Tackle
Physical
49
Jumping
52
Stamina
48
Strength
49
Aggression
Goalkeeping
13
Diving
12
Handling
8
Kicking
9
Positioning
6
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Roles

CM
Box-to-Box+
CDM
Holding+

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 Nick Schmidt's Career Mode potential?+

Nick Schmidt has 75 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 58.

How much can Nick Schmidt grow?+

Nick Schmidt can grow by +17 overall, from 58 to 75 potential.

What is Nick Schmidt's best position?+

Nick Schmidt's main position is CM. He can also play CDM.

Is Nick Schmidt good in Career Mode?+

Nick Schmidt is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CM. At 58 overall with 75 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Nick Schmidt's strongest attributes?+

Nick Schmidt's strongest areas are Pace (66) and Dribbling (63), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Nick Schmidt Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth