Players & Ratings

Tap any player to open their card. It’s the single best tool you have for judging talent — learn to read it well.

Overall rating (OVR)

Every player has one headline number: his overall rating, or OVR. It sums up how good he is, judged for the position he plays — a striker’s OVR leans on his threat in front of goal, a defender’s on how well he defends. Two players at the same OVR can still be different players, but as a quick read of quality, OVR is the number you’ll rely on most.

Compare OVR when you’re weighing one player against another: for the role you need filled, a higher OVR is a better player.

When you view a senior player at another active NSL club, his profile is a scouted read: an estimated rating range, scouted attributes, value and a comparison showing where he would slot among your same-position options. The read becomes clearer as appearances and production build up; there is no separate scouting assignment to manage. Star a player to keep him on your Shortlist while you compare targets.

A rating isn’t a promise

OVR tells you how good a player should be — not how he’ll play on the day. Players have good runs and bad ones, and now and then a player performs a notch above or below his number. Watch how your players actually perform, not just what their rating says.

Traits and playing style

Player profiles also show traits. Tap a trait for its plain-language description. Traits are tendencies, not a second rating: use them alongside position, attributes, form, and your team’s playing style. A quick, hard-working forward may suit a high press; a composed passer may be more valuable when you want to keep the ball. Build around what your regulars do well instead of forcing every player into the same job.

Positions

Players have specific positions within the broader lines:

• Goalkeeper: GK
• Defenders: CB, LB, RB
• Midfielders: CDM, CM, CAM
• Forwards: LW, RW, ST

Playing a player in his natural position gets the best out of him. You can field a player out of position in a pinch, but don’t expect his best.

Age, wages, and contract

The card also shows:

• Age — how much career (and development) a player has ahead of him. See how players grow and decline in Offseason Overview.
• Salary — his wage, which counts against your salary cap.
• Contract years remaining — when it drops to one, you’ll get the chance to re-sign him before he can walk. During the season, you can offer an eligible player in his final year an early extension; a player who refuses cannot be approached again before the offseason.
• International or domestic status — which counts toward your international limit.
• Estimated transfer value — a scouting-style guide to a player’s market value. An active listing shows its asking price instead.

Match and season stats

You’ll also find a player’s output: goals, assists, minutes, match ratings, plus his current injury or suspension status. Over a season these tell you who’s actually delivering — not just who looks good on paper. A player whose form is beating his OVR can be a real find; one falling short of his may be worth moving on.