Maarten Paes
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FC 25
How to get the best out of Maarten Paes in Career Mode
Maarten Paes is a keeper at FC Dallas, rated 72 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 76, GK. By the standards of the role, that's unremarkable. At 27 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Maarten Paes?
Between the sticks as GK. A first-choice keeper without question for their level: safe between the sticks and one-on-one. The game also rewards them with roles like Goalkeeper, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Where they really hurt you is reflexes (74) and diving (72). Their reflexes is run-of-the-mill 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 3 M€ with 5 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one. And with a contract until 2025, you have leverage to bring the price down.
How far can they go?
They start from 72 with a ceiling of 76 — that's +4 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Maarten Paes's best position?
Their best position is GK.
How high can Maarten Paes's rating go?
Their potential is 76. They start from 72, so they can rise +4 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3 M€, with 5 K€ wages.
Do they make good saves?
Their reflexes is 74 — unremarkable for their position.
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