FC 2720 Aug 2026▾
Alfie Bates
3 May 2001 · Shirt 15 · Drogheda United since FC 27
Attributes
34 statsPace
66Shooting
53Passing
60Dribbling
61Defending
53Physical
57Rating by position
Best position LW 59 · EA’s official formula from the attributes · +n = growth to potential
Official EA formula from the attributes. Cyan border: natural positions.
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20 Aug 2026Debut · FC 27
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How to get the best out of Alfie Bates in Career Mode
Alfie Bates is a holding midfielder at Drogheda United, rated 58 overall in FC 27 with a potential of 62, CDM. That's poor for their position. At 25 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one.
By FAFIFA Team · updated August 2026
How do you get the best out of Alfie Bates?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Their job is the dirty work: win the ball back, cover the full-backs when they push on and hold their position. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: aggression (65) and short passing (60). That a bit short aggression is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their soft spots: reading of the game (53) and slide tackling (53). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 285 K€ with 1 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one. They're also out of contract soon (2026), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
How far can they go?
They start from 58 with a ceiling of 62 — that's +4 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Alfie Bates's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can Alfie Bates's rating go?
Their potential is 62. They start from 58, so they can rise +4 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 285 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 53 — very poor for their position.
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