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Samu Career Mode Potential

FC Porto BadgeFC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga (1) LogoPortugal Primeira Liga (1)
Spain FlagSpain
79
OVR
87
POT

Player Info

NameSamu
PositionST
Alt. Positions
Age22
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth6 May 2004
Height193cm (6' 4")
Weight90kg (198 lbs)
Body TypeTall & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID277581

Samu Career Mode rating and potential

Samu is a strong ST for FC Porto in Portugal Primeira Liga (1). At 79 overall with 87 potential, he has excellent potential and profiles as a high-upside young player in Career Mode. His strongest area is physicality, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • Strong physical presence
  • High growth potential
  • Excellent long-term ceiling
Weaknesses
  • Limited defensive contribution
Best For
  • Clubs building around young talent

Current Club

Value€40m
Wage€16k
Kit Number9
Joined28th August 2024
Contract Expiry2029

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly ahead of their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
76.6
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+2.4
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
91%
+8 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 Samu in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
79
Shooting
79
Passing
58
Dribbling
68
Defending
36
Physical
83

All Attributes

Pace
75
Acceleration
83
Sprint Speed
Shooting
83
Finishing
83
Positioning
81
Shot Power
72
Long Shots
75
Penalties
70
Volleys
Passing
54
Vision
48
Crossing
50
FK Accuracy
57
Long Passing
67
Short Passing
56
Curve
Dribbling
57
Agility
50
Balance
79
Reactions
73
Composure
69
Ball Control
71
Dribbling
Defending
30
Interceptions
82
Heading Acc..
33
Def Aware..
32
Stand Tackle
21
Sliding Tackle
Physical
94
Jumping
74
Stamina
90
Strength
74
Aggression
Goalkeeping
11
Diving
12
Handling
11
Kicking
8
Positioning
8
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Precision Header PlayStylePrecision Header
Enforcer PlayStyleEnforcer

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 Samu's Career Mode potential?+

Samu has 87 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 79.

How much can Samu grow?+

Samu can grow by +8 overall, from 79 to 87 potential.

What is Samu's best position?+

Samu's main position is ST. He can also play .

Is Samu good in Career Mode?+

Samu is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a ST. At 79 overall with 87 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Samu's strongest attributes?+

Samu's strongest areas are Physical (83) and Pace (79), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Samu Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth