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Sikou Niakaté Career Mode Potential

Sporting de Braga BadgeSporting de Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga (1) LogoPortugal Primeira Liga (1)
Mali FlagMali
74
OVR
77
POT

Player Info

NameSikou Niakaté
PositionCB
Alt. Positions
Age26
Preferred FootLeft
Date of Birth11 Jul 1999
Height186cm (6' 1")
Weight83kg (183 lbs)
Body TypeTall & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID240453

Sikou Niakaté Career Mode rating and potential

Sikou Niakaté is a useful CB for Sporting de Braga in Portugal Primeira Liga (1). At 74 overall with 77 potential, he has solid potential and profiles as a squad option in Career Mode. His strongest area is physicality, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
    Weaknesses
      Best For

        Current Club

        Value€4.9m
        Wage€13k
        Kit Number4
        Joined4th July 2023
        Contract Expiry2028

        Career Mode Growth Curve

        This player is close to their expected development curve.

        Normal
        Curve Status
        On Curve
        Forward / Striker
        Expected OVR
        75.5
        Estimated rating for age
        Curve Gap
        -1.5
        Current OVR vs expected
        Peak Window
        28–32
        Typical peak age range
        Potential Progress
        96%
        +3 OVR remaining

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        Expected OVR

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        Curve Gap

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        Growth Outlook

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        Peak Window

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        Similar Players

        Players similar to Sikou Niakaté in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

        Key Attributes

        Pace
        72
        Shooting
        39
        Passing
        52
        Dribbling
        64
        Defending
        74
        Physical
        79

        All Attributes

        Pace
        70
        Acceleration
        74
        Sprint Speed
        Shooting
        30
        Finishing
        51
        Positioning
        63
        Shot Power
        34
        Long Shots
        43
        Penalties
        30
        Volleys
        Passing
        41
        Vision
        43
        Crossing
        32
        FK Accuracy
        56
        Long Passing
        68
        Short Passing
        36
        Curve
        Dribbling
        62
        Agility
        71
        Balance
        71
        Reactions
        65
        Composure
        66
        Ball Control
        61
        Dribbling
        Defending
        74
        Interceptions
        75
        Heading Acc..
        75
        Def Aware..
        74
        Stand Tackle
        73
        Sliding Tackle
        Physical
        83
        Jumping
        78
        Stamina
        79
        Strength
        77
        Aggression
        Goalkeeping
        8
        Diving
        10
        Handling
        8
        Kicking
        10
        Positioning
        13
        Reflexes

        PlayStyles

        Block PlayStyleBlock
        Aerial Fortress PlayStyleAerial Fortress

        Roles

        CB
        Ball-Playing Defender+
        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 Sikou Niakaté's Career Mode potential?+

        Sikou Niakaté has 77 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 74.

        How much can Sikou Niakaté grow?+

        Sikou Niakaté can grow by +3 overall, from 74 to 77 potential.

        What is Sikou Niakaté's best position?+

        Sikou Niakaté's main position is CB. He can also play .

        Is Sikou Niakaté good in Career Mode?+

        Sikou Niakaté is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CB. At 74 overall with 77 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

        What are Sikou Niakaté's strongest attributes?+

        Sikou Niakaté's strongest areas are Physical (79) and Defending (74), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

        Sikou Niakaté Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth