J. McCarthy
2025 · clause 441 K€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of J. McCarthy in Career Mode
J. McCarthy is a central midfielder at Celtic (62 overall, CM) — weak at that. At 33 they're in the final stretch; use them for what they still give, not for what they were.
By FAFIFA Team · updated August 2024
What role should J. McCarthy have?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. They're the engine of midfield: circulate the ball, start moves and connect defence to attack. Surround them with legs that run for them. They can also play CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Box-to-Box and Holding, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Where they really hurt you is composure (71) and ball control (70). Their composure is decent and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
It's not all good: stamina (30) and reading of the game (57). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they a good buy?
Worth around 259 K€ with 32 K€ wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2025, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is J. McCarthy's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CDM.
How high can J. McCarthy's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (62): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 259 K€, with 32 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 68 — unremarkable for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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By pitch position
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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