Mikel Santos
How to get the best out of Mikel Santos in Career Mode
Mikel Santos is a shot-stopper at Athletic Club, rated 63 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 75, GK. That's poor for their position. They're 20 with a ceiling of 75: with minutes, in two or three seasons they're a different player.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should Mikel Santos have?
Between the sticks as GK. Sign them to lock down the goal for a long season; they give the consistency you ask of a starting keeper. The game also rewards them with roles like Goalkeeper, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: positioning (66) and diving (65). Their positioning is poor and it's the trait to build their game around.
What are they missing?
Their soft spots: kicking (60). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 1,2 M€ with 4 K€ wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
How far can they go?
They start from 63 with a ceiling of 75 — that's +12 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 Mikel Santos's best position?
Their best position is GK.
How high can Mikel Santos's rating go?
Their potential is 75. They start from 63, so they can rise +12 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,2 M€, with 4 K€ wages.
Do they make good saves?
Their reflexes is 63 — poor for their position.
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