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The six face stats at a glance.
Sam Bailey is a centre-back at Cork City, rated 51 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 61, CB. That's a liability for their position. They're 20 with a ceiling of 61: with minutes, in two or three seasons they're a different player.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. A pure centre-back: pair them with a quick one if they lack top speed, and use their aerial dominance at set pieces. They can also play LB. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender, which reinforce that profile.
Their best assets are strength (67) and jumping (65). That poor strength is their signature.
Where they struggle: composure (40), aerial ability (45) and top speed (54). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Their market price sits around 142 K€, with 1 K€ in wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side. They're also out of contract soon (2025), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
They start from 51 with a ceiling of 61 — that's +10 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.
Their best position is CB, though they can also play LB.
Their potential is 61. They start from 51, so they can rise +10 with minutes and development.
Their market value is around 142 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Their marking is 50 — almost non-existent for their position.
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