J. Cotterill
2026 · clause 1,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of J. Cotterill in Career Mode
J. Cotterill is an all-rounder at Swansea City (59 overall, CM) — weak at that. They're 20 with a ceiling of 69: with minutes, in two or three seasons they're a different player.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should J. Cotterill have?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. Put them in charge of the tempo; they shine passing and organising more than arriving in the box. They can also play RM and RW. The game also rewards them with roles like Box-to-Box and Winger, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Where they really hurt you is stamina (72) and long passing (64). That decent stamina is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
It's not all good: reading of the game (47) and vision (53). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 590 K€ with 4 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 (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 59 with a ceiling of 69 — that's +10 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is J. Cotterill's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play RM and RW.
How high can J. Cotterill's rating go?
Their potential is 69. They start from 59, so they can rise +10 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 590 K€, with 4 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 62 — a bit short 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.
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