W. Hughes
2027 · clause 20,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of W. Hughes in Career Mode
W. Hughes is a defensive midfielder at Crystal Palace (77 overall, CDM) — competent at that. At 30 they're a present-day asset: proven level and leadership for the dressing room. Their big weapon: aggression (84).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play W. Hughes?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Their job is the dirty work: win the ball back, cover the full-backs when they push on and hold their position. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Playmaker, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their weapons: aggression (84), short passing (79) and reading of the game (78). Their aggression is very good and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their weak points: strength (60). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 10,6 M€, with 84 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 W. Hughes's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can W. Hughes'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 10,6 M€, with 84 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 78 — reliable 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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