Why Lower CA Players Outperform Higher CA Players

by jajakillki, Feb 25, 2025

Hi everyone,
I've noticed something interesting in my save and would like to understand it better. Some players with lower current ability (CA) are outperforming players with higher CA. For example:

A 39-year-old player with 137 CA is performing much better than a 27-year-old player with 151 CA.

Despite having low pace (6) and acceleration (8), Edin Dzeko is consistently performing exceptionally well, even though pace and acceleration are considered 'meta' attributes in FM24.

What factors could be causing this? Is it related to:

Hidden attributes (e.g., consistency, important matches, professionalism)?

Tactical fit (e.g., player role, team style)?

Mental attributes (e.g., decisions, anticipation, leadership)?

Experience and age (e.g., older players performing better in certain roles)?

Something else I might be missing?

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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