Comparing CA/PA numbers to real life.

[Spart]

I searched but couldn't find anything so hence the new thread.

I'm currently editing the standard database in readiment for a new summer career and was wondering how people viewed CA/PA values in relation to the real world of football?

I see it as 180-190 as "world class" - e.g. the top few players in their position during that generation/five year peak.

190+, would be players who could be considered legends of the game in any era.

165-180... these would be top players in their domestic leagues, with 140+ being good, solid top division players or leading stars in second division leagues.

Is it accurate to view CA/PA like this, as analogous to real world football?

What are your thoughts on the numbers and what they represent in terms of performance levels?

[Ackter]

160+ is top Premiership quality.
180+ is ridiculously talented
190+ is best ever territory

But it mostly depends on the attribute spread.

[Spart]

But it mostly depends on the attribute spread.

Of course. I'm just trying to keep any changes I make to the database fairly objective (I want to adjust levels based on the season just gone).

160+ is top Premiership quality.
180+ is ridiculously talented
190+ is best ever territory

It'd be interesting to hear what sort of ranges are relevant to lower divisions and less reputable leagues?

[Bobble2002]

Where abouts do you see the PA / CA points . i have tried searching through the stats ingame and cannot see them anywhere

Thanks

[Spart]

They're hidden since it would kind of ruin things to have they them visible at all times - who would need to scout when you could just search for the highest PA kids from the off?

You can see them all in the editor though.

[Bobble2002]

so you cannot even see them on players in your squad ?

[tom_numbers]

so you cannot even see them on players in your squad ?

Not even then, just like in real life. 3 managers have now called Herold Goulon the next Patrick Vieria, and he's yet to look the part.

[Spart]

so you cannot even see them on players in your squad ?

No, but your coach reports can give you an idea using the star ratings.

It really would ruin the game if you could see the CA/PA and hidden stats of your players.

[Bobble2002]

Ok thanks for the replies i have always gone by the star ratings . I went by the stars and currently i have 6 wonderkids in my Leeds team

I just saw people posting the CA and PA numbers and wondered if i was missing them somewhere