Patrick de Paula
2029 · clause 9,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Patrick de Paula in Career Mode
Patrick de Paula is a holding midfielder at GD Estoril Praia (71 overall, CDM) — decent at that. At 25 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should Patrick de Paula have?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Anchor them in front of the centre-backs to screen space, break up play and make the first pass. They're the team's balance. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Deep-Lying playmaker, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Where they really hurt you is stamina (79) and short passing (76). That competent stamina is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
It's not all good: reading of the game (61) and strength (62). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they a good buy?
Worth around 4 M€ with 9 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one.
How far can they go?
They start from 71 with a ceiling of 78 — that's +7 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 Patrick de Paula's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can Patrick de Paula's rating go?
Their potential is 78. They start from 71, so they can rise +7 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 4 M€, with 9 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 61 — a bit short for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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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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