Lucas Paquetá
2027 · clause 50,4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Lucas Paquetá in Career Mode
Lucas Paquetá is a central midfielder at West Ham United (80 overall, CM) — very good at that. At 27 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one. What sets them apart is their composure of 86.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of Lucas Paquetá?
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 LM and CAM. The game also rewards them with roles like Half-winger and Wide playmaker, which reinforce that profile. Technically, with 5★ skill moves, they have the tools to dribble in tight spaces and they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What do they do well?
Where they really hurt you is composure (86), ball control (85) and short passing (80). Their composure is top-tier and it's the trait to build their game around.
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 26,6 M€ with 89 K€ wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is Lucas Paquetá's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play LM and CAM.
How high can Lucas Paquetá's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (80): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 26,6 M€, with 89 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 80 — more than solid for their position.
Career Mode performance
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