Team earns fanclub members when this player plays a competitive match. The first popular player in a match gives 20 fanclub members, the second 12, then 8, 5, 3 and finally just 1 per player. Each popular player that doesn't play costs your team 5 fanclub members. Has no effect in U21 matches and friendlies.

Player is twice as likely to conquer the ball when defending in a corner situation. Keeper can use blocking instead of dueling to conquer the ball.

Player commits fewer fouls and gets fewer yellow or red cards

Is more likely to intercept a cross or a shot at goal when he is in the same square as the shooter, but outside the penalty area, or in corner situations anywhere.