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St Patrick's Athletic BadgeSt Patrick's Athletic
Rep. Ireland Premier Division (1) LogoRep. Ireland Premier Division (1)
Republic of Ireland FlagRepublic of Ireland
54
OVR
72
POT

Player Info

NameSam Rooney
PositionST
Alt. PositionsCAM
Age17
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth25 Nov 2008
Height175cm (5' 9")
Weight70kg (154 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID83810

Sam Rooney Career Mode rating and potential

Sam Rooney is a development ST for St Patrick's Athletic in Rep. Ireland Premier Division (1). At 54 overall with 72 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€250k
Wage€500
Kit Number35
Joined11th October 2025
Contract Expiry2026

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is ahead of their expected development curve, so growth may slow down.

Heavily Reduced
Curve Status
Far Ahead Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
44.6
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+9.4
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
75%
+18 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 Sam Rooney in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
64
Shooting
53
Passing
51
Dribbling
56
Defending
41
Physical
54

All Attributes

Pace
63
Acceleration
64
Sprint Speed
Shooting
53
Finishing
57
Positioning
54
Shot Power
51
Long Shots
52
Penalties
45
Volleys
Passing
51
Vision
47
Crossing
47
FK Accuracy
48
Long Passing
54
Short Passing
54
Curve
Dribbling
68
Agility
63
Balance
52
Reactions
54
Composure
53
Ball Control
55
Dribbling
Defending
42
Interceptions
51
Heading Acc..
42
Def Aware..
39
Stand Tackle
32
Sliding Tackle
Physical
49
Jumping
68
Stamina
48
Strength
55
Aggression
Goalkeeping
15
Diving
12
Handling
7
Kicking
12
Positioning
11
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 Sam Rooney's Career Mode potential?+

Sam Rooney has 72 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 54.

How much can Sam Rooney grow?+

Sam Rooney can grow by +18 overall, from 54 to 72 potential.

What is Sam Rooney's best position?+

Sam Rooney's main position is ST. He can also play CAM.

Is Sam Rooney good in Career Mode?+

Sam Rooney is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a ST. At 54 overall with 72 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Sam Rooney's strongest attributes?+

Sam Rooney's strongest areas are Pace (64) and Dribbling (56), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Sam Rooney Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth