James McAtee
Attributes
34 statsPace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Physical
Attacking
Skill
Movement
Power
Mentality
Defending
Rating by position
Best position RW 73 · +n = growth to potential 81The six face stats at a glance.
Edition by edition
Launch rating, age and potential in every EA FC / FIFA since FC 25
FC 25
How to get the best out of James McAtee in Career Mode
James McAtee is a wide player at Nottingham Forest, rated 73 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 81, RW. By the standards of the role, that's decent. At 22 they already deliver and still rise (ceiling 81): the sweet spot between output and projection.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should James McAtee have?
Their place is out wide as RW. Give them the ball out wide and space to attack: they beat their marker one-on-one and look for the byline or the shot from their side. They can also play CM and RM. The game also rewards them with roles like Winger and Half-winger, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: agility (77) and ball control (77). That competent agility is their signature.
Where do they struggle?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 8,3 M€ with 63 K€ wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side.
How far can they go?
They start from 73 with a ceiling of 81 — that's +8 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is James McAtee's best position?
Their best position is RW, though they can also play CM and RM.
How high can James McAtee's rating go?
Their potential is 81. They start from 73, so they can rise +8 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 8,3 M€, with 63 K€ wages.
Are they good at dribbling?
Their dribbling is 75 — competent for their position.
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