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Pijus Otegbayo Career Mode Potential

Stoke City BadgeStoke City
England Championship (2) LogoEngland Championship (2)
Republic of Ireland FlagRepublic of Ireland
55
OVR
74
POT

Player Info

NamePijus Otegbayo
PositionCB
Alt. Positions
Age18
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth23 Aug 2007
Height187cm (6' 2")
Weight75kg (165 lbs)
Body TypeTall & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID83928

Pijus Otegbayo Career Mode rating and potential

Pijus Otegbayo is a development CB for Stoke City in England Championship (2). At 55 overall with 74 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a wonderkid in Career Mode. His strongest area is physicality, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • High growth potential
Weaknesses
  • May struggle physically
Best For
  • Long-term Career Mode projects
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Value€300k
Wage€3k
Kit Number54
Joined2nd July 2025
Contract Expiry2029

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly ahead of their expected development curve.

Reduced
Curve Status
Ahead Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
50.3
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+4.7
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
74%
+19 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 Pijus Otegbayo in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
56
Shooting
27
Passing
40
Dribbling
45
Defending
55
Physical
62

All Attributes

Pace
54
Acceleration
58
Sprint Speed
Shooting
24
Finishing
24
Positioning
35
Shot Power
22
Long Shots
36
Penalties
26
Volleys
Passing
39
Vision
35
Crossing
26
FK Accuracy
45
Long Passing
44
Short Passing
30
Curve
Dribbling
48
Agility
50
Balance
52
Reactions
47
Composure
46
Ball Control
42
Dribbling
Defending
55
Interceptions
54
Heading Acc..
54
Def Aware..
55
Stand Tackle
53
Sliding Tackle
Physical
60
Jumping
53
Stamina
69
Strength
54
Aggression
Goalkeeping
14
Diving
6
Handling
9
Kicking
12
Positioning
9
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Roles

CB
Defender+

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 Pijus Otegbayo's Career Mode potential?+

Pijus Otegbayo has 74 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 55.

How much can Pijus Otegbayo grow?+

Pijus Otegbayo can grow by +19 overall, from 55 to 74 potential.

What is Pijus Otegbayo's best position?+

Pijus Otegbayo's main position is CB. He can also play .

Is Pijus Otegbayo good in Career Mode?+

Pijus Otegbayo is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CB. At 55 overall with 74 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Pijus Otegbayo's strongest attributes?+

Pijus Otegbayo's strongest areas are Physical (62) and Pace (56), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Pijus Otegbayo Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth