Francisco Valdés
How to get the best out of Francisco Valdés in Career Mode
Francisco Valdés is a goalkeeper at Universidad Católica, rated 56 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 70, GK. By the standards of the role, that's poor. At 19 they're aiming at 70. A project, not an instant fix, but the kind worth the wait.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of Francisco Valdés?
Between the sticks as GK. Sign them to lock down the goal for a long season; they give the consistency you ask of a starting keeper. The game also rewards them with roles like Goalkeeper, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
What makes them reliable: reflexes (63) and diving (58). That poor reflexes is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their soft spots: positioning (50) and kicking (52). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth the price?
Worth around 354 K€ with 1 K€ wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side. They're also out of contract soon (2025), 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 56 with a ceiling of 70 — that's +14 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Francisco Valdés's best position?
Their best position is GK.
How high can Francisco Valdés's rating go?
Their potential is 70. They start from 56, so they can rise +14 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 354 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Do they make good saves?
Their reflexes is 63 — a bit short for their position.
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