R. Barkley
2027 · clause 19,1 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of R. Barkley in Career Mode
R. Barkley is an all-rounder at Aston Villa (77 overall, CM) — good at that. At 31 they're a present-day asset: proven level and leadership for the dressing room.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should R. Barkley have?
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 CAM. The game also rewards them with roles like Box-to-Box and Playmaker, which reinforce that profile. Technically, their 4★ skill moves give them options in one-on-ones and both feet are equally good (5★ weak foot).
What are you buying?
Their weapons: short passing (80), ball control (80) and long passing (79). Their short passing is very good and it's the trait to build their game around.
Where do they struggle?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 10 M€, with 106 K€ in wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is R. Barkley's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CAM.
How high can R. Barkley's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (77): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 10 M€, with 106 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 80 — more than solid for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
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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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