J. Stones
2026 · clause 45,8 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of J. Stones in Career Mode
J. Stones is a central defender at Manchester City (82 overall, CB) — very good at that. At 31 they won't grow anymore, but they're still a reliable performer and the price eases. Their big weapon: tackling (85).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should J. Stones have?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. They can also play RB. The game also rewards them with roles like Ball-playing defender and Defender, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are their strengths?
What makes them reliable: tackling (85), jumping (85) and composure (85). Their tackling is top-tier and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 24,8 M€ with 159 K€ wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is J. Stones's best position?
Their best position is CB, though they can also play RB.
How high can J. Stones's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (82): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 24,8 M€, with 159 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 84 — very good for their position.
Career Mode performance
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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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