R. Sykes
2027 · clause 5,4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of R. Sykes in Career Mode
R. Sykes is a central defender at Union Saint-Gilloise (72 overall, CB) — decent at that. In full maturity (26); sign them to win now, not for the future. What sets them apart is their strength of 87.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of R. Sykes?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. The game also rewards them with roles like Wide back and Stopper, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: strength (87) and marking (73). Their strength is elite and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their soft spots: composure (61) and top speed (40). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they a good buy?
Worth around 3,4 M€ with 19 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.
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 R. Sykes's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can R. Sykes'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 3,4 M€, with 19 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 73 — run-of-the-mill for their position.
Career Mode performance
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
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