D. Bates
2027 · clause 2,1 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of D. Bates in Career Mode
D. Bates is a defender at Standard de Liège (69 overall, CB) — unremarkable at that. At 28 it's immediate output: what you see is what you get, no waiting. What sets them apart is their strength of 83.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play D. Bates?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. A pure centre-back: pair them with a quick one if they lack top speed, and use their aerial dominance at set pieces. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender and Stopper, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: strength (83) and tackling (72). Their strength is more than solid and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their soft spots: composure (59) and top speed (51). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 1,4 M€ with 11 K€ wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is D. Bates's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can D. Bates's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (69): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,4 M€, with 11 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 70 — decent for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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