Junior Messias
2026 · clause 2,3 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Junior Messias in Career Mode
Junior Messias is an all-rounder at Genoa (72 overall, CM) — unremarkable at that. At 34 they've seen it all: an emergency or leadership signing, not a project.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Junior Messias?
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 RM and CAM. The game also rewards them with roles like Half-winger and Inside forward, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their best assets are ball control (78) and short passing (74). That reliable ball control is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
Where they struggle: stamina (61) and reading of the game (61). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 1,3 M€, with 21 K€ in wages. At their age their value only drops: negotiate and don't tie a long contract. 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.
What is Junior Messias's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play RM and CAM.
How high can Junior Messias's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (72): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,3 M€, with 21 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 74 — unremarkable for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Physical
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Skill
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Mentality
Defending
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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